Wednesday, March 07, 2007
France recall England's 'scourge'
France have recalled Dimitri Yachvili, 'the Scourge of England', and Sale Sharks number eight Sebastien Chabal for Sunday's Six Nations match against England at Twickenham. [MORE]
Former Ryder Cup player Fulke quits at 36
Former European Ryder Cup player and Volvo Masters champion Pierre Fulke has announced his retirement at the age of 36. [MORE]
No Warne, no problem says Ponting
Australia skipper Ricky Ponting believes that his unheralded collection of slow bowlers will seize their World Cup opportunity and make light of the absence of the retired Shane Warne. [MORE]
Bung investigation making progress says Premier League
An investigation by Lord Stevens into possible bungs in transfer dealings by English football clubs has made significant progress, the Premier League said today. [MORE]
Former E Timor minister jailed over 2006 unrest
The former interior minister of East Timor, Rogerio Lobato, has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years for his role in serious civil unrest last May. [MORE]
Indonesian quake toll down to 52, authority says
At least 52 people were killed by the strong earthquake that shook the Indonesian island of Sumatra, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's spokesman has said, revising down an earlier toll.[MORE]
United stutter in Asian Champions League opener
An own goal from Adelaide United central defender Michael Valkanis two minutes after half-time handed Chinese Super League champions Shandon Luneng a 1-0 advantage in the first leg of the Asian Champions League at Hindmarsh Stadium on Wednesday night.[MORE]
Bullets thrash Tigers to go 2-1 in finals series
The Brisbane Bullets have scored a resounding 113-93 victory over the Melbourne Tigers to take a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-five NBL grand final series at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Wednesday night.[MORE]
United stutter in Asian Champions League opener
An own goal from Adelaide United central defender Michael Valkanis two minutes after half-time handed Chinese Super League champions Shandong Luneng a 1-0 advantage in the first leg of the Asian Champions League at Hindmarsh Stadium on Wednesday night.[MORE]
Bullets thrash Tigers to go 2-1 in finals series
The Brisbane Bullets have scored a resounding 113-93 victory over the Melbourne Tigers to take a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-five NBL grand final series at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Wednesday night.[MORE]
States must contribute to major infrastructure projects: Vaile
State governments will be forced to contribute to major infrastructure projects in a bid by the Federal Government to prevent cost overruns. [MORE]
Royal Darwin on stand by for plane crash injured
The Royal Darwin Hospital says it has put extra staff on stand by to assist with treating the injured involved in a plane crash in Indonesia. [MORE]
Rann denies cabinet stint helped company plan power plant
South Australian Premier Mike Rann says there is no way businessman Robert de Crespigny obtained knowledge toward establishing a nuclear power plant in Australia while he was with the Executive Cabinet. [MORE]
United draw level with Shandong at half-time
Adelaide United have played out a scoreless first half against China's Shandong Luneng in the first leg of the Asian Champions League campaign at Hindmarsh Stadium this evening.[MORE]
Australians will accept nuclear power: Switkowski
The head of the Prime Minister's nuclear task force, Dr Ziggy Switkowski, has predicted that Australians will accept uranium enrichment and nuclear power generation as part of action to curb greenhouse emissions.[MORE]
Man jailed for robbery with fake gun
A 36-year-old man who pleaded guilty to robbing a Darwin pharmacy with a replica shotgun has been sentenced to more than three years in jail, suspended after 20 months.[MORE]
Govt pledges to help Futuris workers
The South Australian Government says it will give financial help to workers who lose their jobs at a car components maker in northern Adelaide.[MORE]
Ministers discuss Macquarie Island pest eradication funding
The Tasmanian and Federal Environment Ministers have met today to discuss funding arrangements for a plan to eradicate rabbits and rats on Macquarie Island. [MORE]
Perth's rental vacancy rate falls to 1pc
Rental vacancies in Perth have reached a historic low.[MORE]
Gambler jailed for stealing from employer
A 40-year-old Darwin woman will spend two years behind bars for stealing almost $200,000 from her employer.[MORE]
Patton murder trial jury to consider verdict
Norfolk Island's chief justice says he will send the jury out tomorrow to consider its verdict in the Janelle Patton murder trial. [MORE]
Bullets lead Tigers at half-time
The Brisbane Bullets have taken a comfortable 55-44 lead into the half-time break in the third match of the NBL finals series against the Melbourne Tigers at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre this evening.[MORE]
Laming not commenting on investigation
Embattled Queensland Liberal MP Andrew Laming says he is cooperating with an investigation into his electoral printing allowance.[MORE]
Fairfax launches Brisbane online paper
Fairfax Media has launched a new online newspaper to challenge the monopoly of News Limited's Courier-Mail in Brisbane.[MORE]
Air travellers face tighter security
International travellers leaving the country will need to carry toiletries in their hand luggage in a clear plastic bag from the end of this month.[MORE]
