Friday, February 02, 2007
Smorgon fails in Carlton re-election bid
Carlton President Graham Smorgon has failed to be re-elected to the club's board at tonight's election of directors.[MORE]
Slingers, Taipans score wins
NBLThe Singapore Slingers made it back-to-back wins in the National Basketball League with an edgy three-point NBL victory over the Hawks in Wollongong tonight.[MORE]
Auspine seeks legal advice over logs supply
Scottsdale sawmiller Auspine is considering its legal options after losing a crucial wood supply deal.[MORE]
Jets end Sydney's finals run
Defending champions Sydney FC will not have the opportunity to defend their A-League title after losing 2-0 to the Newcastle Jets in the return leg of the minor semi-final in Newcastle tonight.[MORE]
NT man pleads guilty to killing cousin
A 21-year-old man has told the Northern Territory Supreme Court he is sorry for killing his cousin near Jabiru last month.[MORE]
DR Congo clashes leave 90 dead
Clashes between troops, police and members of a militant Christian political group in the Democratic Republic of Congo have claimed at least 90 lives, medical and diplomatic sources said.[MORE]
Slingers, Taipans score wins
NBLThe Singapore Slingers made it back-to-back wins in the National Basketball League with an edgy three-point NBL victory over the Hawks in Wollongong tonight.[MORE]
Police find empty safe in Mokbel hunt
A Federal Police spokesman says a locked safe found in the former Melbourne workplace of the girlfriend of fugitive Tony Mokbel was empty.[MORE]
Thai airport chiefs resign over safety issues
A controversy over cracks in the runway at Bangkok's new airport has prompted three senior members of Thailand's airports corporation to leave the company. [MORE]
Jets end Sydney's finals run
Defending champions Sydney FC will not have the opportunity to defend their A-League title after losing 2-0 to the Newcastle Jets in the return leg of the minor semi-final in Newcastle tonight.[MORE]
Thirteen deaths shatter Palestinian truce
Thirteen Palestinians have died in 24 hours of fighting between warring factions in the Gaza Strip, with shootings, mortar attacks and the storming of a university ruining yet another truce. [MORE]
England taste glory at last
England finally broke though for their maiden win over Australia this summer, recording a 92-run victory in the one-day international at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday night.[MORE]
England taste glory at last
England finally broke though for their maiden win over Australia this summer, recording a 92-run victory in the one-day international at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday night.[MORE]
Blair won't resign 'until inquiry is over'
British Prime Minister Tony Blair says he will not leave office until a police investigation into political party funding is completed. [MORE]
Floods paralyse Jakarta
Thousands of people have abandoned their homes after torrential downpours virtually paralysed the Indonesian capital, Jakarta. [MORE]
Union hits back at Feltex job cuts
Union officals say they are shocked by the slashing of 110 jobs at Melbourne carpet company Feltex only two months after it was taken over.[MORE]
Global warming effects will last centuries, UN warns
The United Nations has just released its long-awaited report on climate change at an environmental conference in Paris, warning global warming is almost certainly caused by humans and will be unstoppable for centuries to come.[MORE]
Jets, Sydney level at the break
The Newcastle Jets have played out a scoreless first half with Sydney FC in the return leg of the A-League minor semi-final in Newcastle this evening.[MORE]
Iraq violence overtaking Al Qaeda threat: US report
The situation in Iraq is perilous, with Iraqi-on-Iraqi violence surpassing Al Qaeda as the most immediate threat to US goals, a long-awaited US intelligence report says.[MORE]
Global warming probably caused by humans: UN
The United Nations has just released its long-awaited report on climate change at an environmental conference in Paris. [MORE]
NT prepares for east coast cyclone
The Northern Territory Emergency Services says residents of communities under a cyclone warning need to have at least 72 hours' worth of food and water on hand.[MORE]
Rare snake spotted in central Vic
A rare bandy bandy snake has been discovered near Bendigo in central Victoria.[MORE]
Australian run chase falters
Liam Plunkett took two crucial wickets to reduce Australia to 3 for 57 after 15 overs of their one-day international against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground this evening.[MORE]
Australian run chase falters
Liam Plunkett took two crucial wickets to reduce Australia to 3 for 57 after 15 overs of their one-day international against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground this evening.[MORE]
Blues hold off Crusaders
The Auckland Blues have made a dream start to their 2007 Super 14 campaign, sealing a 34-25 victory over the Canterbury Crusaders in a pulsating opening match in Auckland tonight.[MORE]
