Provides the latest RSS feeds for Australia News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page The Sydney News.net http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/cat/88f7d0d02bea1b33/ en-us Sun, 19 May 2013 07:01:22 -0400 Sun, 19 May 2013 07:01:22 -0400 30 A Gold Coast Primary school has come in for a bit of criticism after it launched a model search for kids as young as two. The Ashmore State School Model Search, which features categories for kids from 2-13, will be held at a Family Fun Fair next month, and the prizes will include modeling courses valued up to 500 dollars for winners and categories like best catwalk model and most photogenic, ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612784/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 05:40:03 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612784/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Former Australian captain Ian Chappell has said that the Australian Twenty20 tournament, the Big Bash League (BBL) needs to carefully vet their overseas contracted players in order to avoid importing corruption. Chappell's comments came following the spot-fixing controversy enveloping the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), in which three Indian cricketers of the Rajasthan Royals franchise, ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610151/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:40:02 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610151/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Australian Test batsman David Warner may reportedly lose his place in the squad for the prestigious Ashes tour following his Twitter outburst. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Warner may now have to face a Cricket Australia code of behaviour hearing to explain why he should still be allowed on the upcoming Ashes series. Warner launched a blistering attack against two of the Australian ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610150/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:20:02 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610150/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Australian Test batsmen David Warner is likely to be charged with detrimental public comment for his Twitter outburst under Cricket Australia's (CA) code of conduct, delivering a setback to his leadership aspirations. Condemning Warner, CA's high-performance chief Pat Howard had confirmed that Warner will be disciplined after using the social networking site to launch a savage attack on cricket ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610149/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:20:01 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610149/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Cricket Australia (CA) is investigating a Twitter rant by cricketer David Warner, who launched a scathing attack on reputed Australian cricket writers Robert Craddock and Malcolm Conn. "CA is aware of comments made on David Warner's twitter account overnight. CA is attempting to contact Warner and will continue to investigate the matter. CA will make further comment once it has conducted a ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214600893/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 08:50:01 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214600893/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Brendan Jones, Paul Sheehan and Scott Strange have recorded top-15 finishes at the PGA Championship Nissin Cupnoodles Cup on Sunday.The trio finished tied for 15th at two over at the Sobu Country Club Sohbu Course near Tokyo, with Jones and Strange the best of the group on the final day with even-par 71s while Sheehan shot two over.South Korea's Kim Hyung-Sung claimed the Japan Golf Tour ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612879/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 05:49:59 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612879/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Adelaide squared their AFL season with a 40-point victory against St Kilda in Sunday's twilight match. The Crows floored the Saints with a third term burst which set up a 12.15 (87) to 6.11 (47) triumph at AAMI Stadium. Adelaide now have a four-four win-loss record and St Kilda's struggles continue with their sixth loss of the season. Crows forwards Josh Jenkins and Tom Lynch both ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612899/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 05:31:57 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612899/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Canterbury centre Krisnan Inu could be facing another stint on the sidelines after a sickening leg twist on Newcastle's James McManus in the Knights' 44-8 win over the Bulldogs on Sunday. Inu has only just returned from a five-game ban for a spear tackle on Inglis and although he was not placed on report, the incident is certain to come under scrutiny from the match review committee. ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612898/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 05:31:56 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612898/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Financially powerful Western Suburbs are demanding to be on equal terms with Balmain in the struggling Wests Tigers merger. However, the Magpies faction denied they would attempt to separate themselves from Balmain, saying it would be unrealistic for the foundation club to re-enter the NRL as a lone entity. Wests Tigers Chairman Mike Bailey - who is from the Magpies side - along with deputy ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612900/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 05:31:55 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612900/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 After premieres in New York and Cannes, Leonardo DiCaprio has dropped out of the Australian launch of The Great Gatsby. The Hollywood star, who plays Jay Gatsby in Baz Luhrmann's lavish adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's famous novel, has cited a schedule change for missing the Sydney premiere this week. ''My time shooting, living and working in Sydney, with the most ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612901/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 05:31:55 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612901/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Newcastle coach Wayne Bennett praised his team for the manner of their performance against Canterbury as the Knights ended a poor run of form with a 44-8 victory on Sunday. The Knights were a shadow of the side that capitulated in the second half against Canberra last week in an almost flawless display that also impressed Bulldogs coach Des Hasler. Two tries from young winger Kevin Naiqama and ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612902/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 05:31:54 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612902/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 THE cross-country battle over billions in transport funding for Western Australia continues, with federal infrastructure minister Anthony Albanese bluntly telling state Premier Colin Barnett it is time to act on his election ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612903/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 05:30:22 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612903/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 AUTHORITIES have helped another two rickety boats to shore with the latest boat bringing to 1846 the number of asylum seeker arrivals this ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612904/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 05:28:25 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612904/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 MORE boats have been brought to shore with the latest influx bringing to 1846 the number of asylum seeker arrivals this month - 8930 this ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612905/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 05:28:23 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612905/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Richmond held their spot in the AFL's top eight with a hard-fought 34-point win against the under-siege Melbourne at the MCG on Sunday. Second-year player Brandon Ellis had a career-best 39 possessions to spark the Tigers who improved their win-loss record to 5-3 with a 15.16 (106) to 11.6 (72) victory. Jack Riewoldt and Dustin Martin kicked three goals each for the Tigers who were only 22 ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612602/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 04:41:11 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612602/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Carlton coach Mick Malthouse admits the Blues remain very much a work in progress after they ground their way to an 18-point win over a disappointing Port Adelaide at Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Carlton won a scrappy game 16.13 (109) to 14.7 (91), with captain Marc Murphy kicking three goals playing mostly as a forward in his 150th match, Jeff Garlett snaring four and Heath Scotland slotting two ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612603/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 04:41:11 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612603/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 In the world of sport, winning fixes everything. And that is certainly proving true - at least for now - for a Cronulla outfit who looked set to crumble under the pressure of an ASADA investigation that was ripping them from every angle. The investigation has slowed in recent weeks following stand-in captain Wade Graham's aborted interview with ASADA officials. Since that day, the Sharks ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612601/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 04:41:10 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612601/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 NEW figures from the Real Estate Institute of WA show rental listings were up 41 per cent this week compared with the same time last ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612604/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 04:39:36 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612604/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 JULIA Gillard says Steve Bracks is the best person to serve Australia in New York and has warned the Coalition not to axe him based on a political party ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612605/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 04:37:41 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612605/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Carlton captain Marc Murphy has snared three goals in an 18-point AFL win over a disappointing Port Adelaide at Etihad Stadium.The Power won their first five games under Ken Hinkley, but showed little sign of that form against the Blues as they suffered their third straight defeat.Port's kicking was terrible, their turnovers frequently gifting Carlton easy goals to help the Blues win 16.13 ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612393/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 04:10:00 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612393/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Westpac has dropped its one year fixed home loan rate for new customers to 4.79 per cent.Customers applying for new loans at Westpac will be able to fix mortgages over $150,000 for one year through the Premier Advantage Package.A Westpac spokesman said customers on this offer would pay $1,573 a month on the average loan of $300,000 over 30 years."With the recent cuts in interest rates, ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612070/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 04:07:41 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612070/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Code-hopper Israel Folau was one of three uncapped players named in Australia's preliminary 25-man squad to face the British and Irish Lions, with in-form Reds playmaker Quade Cooper the most notable omission. Folau's selection caps a remarkable rise for the former rugby league international after just 12 Super 15 appearances for the Waratahs since switching from AFL at the start of ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612158/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 04:07:30 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612158/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Newcastle have put the brakes on their recent slump in form with a first NRL win in three games, scoring seven tries to see off Canterbury 44-8 at Hunter Stadium on Sunday. In an occasionally fiery encounter, the Knights banished the memory of last week's 44-14 capitulation at Canberra, with Willie Mason putting his hand up for a NSW recall as he rolled back the years with a powerful ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612159/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 03:51:12 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612159/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 IS androgyny the new black? In the "everything old is new again" world of high fashion and popular culture it just might well ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612160/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 03:49:35 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612160/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 It's been nearly eight years since the Xbox 360 was launched and while it's had its ups and downs, there can be no doubt it's one of the most successful game consoles of all time.Microsoft has remained tight lipped on the mere existence of a new console and, despite the fact Sony announced the PlayStation 4 almost three months ago, have appeared to be in no rush to fill the void. ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612161/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 03:49:32 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612161/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 THE coalition faces continued pressure over the GST as NSW Liberal premier Barry O'Farrell calls for an overhaul of the system while shadow treasurer Joe Hockey says he wants the Australian people to tell him how to make it ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612164/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 03:49:31 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612164/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 The heifers were left without water in a holding paddock at a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) run agri-science research station in Ayr, south of Townsville.They died earlier this month.Agriculture minister John McVeigh has launched an inquiry which he says will hold those responsible to account."The investigation will explain exactly what has happened, who is ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612162/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 03:49:31 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214612162/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 A motorcycle rider has been airlifted to Perth after crashing his bike on a private motorbike track in Gidgegannup on Sunday. Police said the incident was reported around 12.30pm after the rider was injured at the club, near the corner of Aspen and Toodyay roads. The extent of injuries are ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611701/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 03:20:31 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611701/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 SYDNEY (AFP) - Batsman David Warner was on Sunday reported for an alleged breach of Cricket Australia's code of conduct after a Twitter rant directed at two of the country's leading cricketing writers."Warner is alleged to have breached Rule 6: Unbecoming Behaviour, regarding comments posted on his Twitter account," Cricket Australia said in a statement.CA began investigating ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611592/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 03:19:48 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611592/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 alleged Twitter outburst on Saturday has resulted in the batsman being reported for 'unbecoming behaviour' by Cricket Australia. In a media release, Cricket Australia stated that Warner had breached the Code of Behaviour and he would be expected to attend a disciplinary hearing. Warner is alleged to have breached Rule 6, which states: "Players and officials must not at any time ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611702/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 03:08:59 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611702/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Warner"s twitter tirade occurred in the early hours of Sunday, and was apparently prompted by a Craddock article titled "Dangers of living it up in the Indian Premier League", in which he explored the IPL and its multiple problems in light of the recent spot-fixing ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611593/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:09 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611593/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Australian opening batsman David Warner will have to front a Cricket Australia disciplinary hearing after being reported for launching a Twitter tirade against two News Limited journalists. Warner was reported for breaching CA's code of behaviour, with a date for the hearing to be set on Monday. The left-hander is currently playing for the Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League, and ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611703/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:59:49 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611703/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Prime Minister Julia Gillard has warned the states they stand to lose out significantly if they listen to Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's orders not to sign up to her schools funding plan. The prime minister on Sunday released government analysis showing how much individual schools stand to lose if Labor's plan is dumped. Under the plan, based on the Gonski proposals, schools around ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611704/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:59:47 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611704/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 DETECTIVES are investigating whether an ATM robbery in Ocean Reef this morning and other recent attacks across the city are ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611706/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:58:18 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611706/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Guards take action after a fight on a Transperth train. The brawl was recorded and uploaded to Facebook but has since been deleted. Picture: ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611705/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:58:16 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611705/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 A FIVE-YEAR-OLD boy is in a critical condition after falling 10 metres from a ferris wheel at a school fete in southern ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611708/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:58:14 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611708/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 VICTORIA'S most senior Catholic clergy member will this week give evidence before a state parliamentary inquiry into child sexual ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611707/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:58:13 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611707/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Despite polling showing federal Labor has failed to stimulate voter support with its budget, Prime Minister Julia Gillard says she remains focused on "things that ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611239/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:27:33 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611239/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 (Reuters) - Australian Matthew Griffin won the SK Telecom Open at South Korea's Jeju Island by one shot after Sunday's final round was called off due to heavy fog. A 40-foot putt from the back of the green on the 18th guaranteed him the third-round lead on Saturday and it turned out to be the winning shot at the 1 billion Korean won ($895,700) OneAsia event at the Pinx Golf Club. ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611675/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:26:33 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611675/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Code-hopping Israel Folau is in but Quade Cooper is the most notable omission from Robbie Deans' initial 25-man squad to take on the touring British and Irish Lions in June and July. James O'Connor, Berrick Barnes and Christian Lealiifano are the preferred five-eighth options for the three-Test series, although Deans will add a further six players on June 11 to complete the squad and ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611242/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:10:14 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611242/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Cronulla surged back into the NRL top eight on Sunday with a tense 30-20 victory over a fast-finishing Canberra. NSW Origin hopeful Todd Carney was again the maestro for the home side, who provisionally moved into the eight for the first time since round five. The victory was not secure until a 70th minute try to barnstorming prop Andrew Fifita, as the Sharks weathered a dangerous Canberra ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611241/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:10:14 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611241/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Prime Minister Julia Gillard has defended the appointment of former Victorian Labor premier Steve Bracks as Australia's next consul-general in New York. Foreign Minister Bob Carr - himself a former Labor premier - announced Mr Bracks's appointment on Friday, sparking criticism the government is handing plum foreign postings to party affiliates. Ms Gillard said candidates are drawn ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611240/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:10:14 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611240/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 PRIME Minister Julia Gillard has defended the appointment of former Victorian Labor premier Steve Bracks as Australia's next consul-general in New ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611244/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:08:45 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611244/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 THE search continues for Canberra man Rob Shugg, four days after he disappeared and his wife died while snorkelling in Western ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611243/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:08:45 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611243/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 five coins were found in the Northern Territory in 1944 that have proven to be 1000 years old, opening up the possibility that seafarers from distant countries might have landed in Australia much earlier than what is currently ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611245/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:06:46 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214611245/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Dustin Martin sent the Tigers inside 50 and Nahas ended up with it in the pocket, looking to turn the Melbourne defence inside out. The Dees took the sving mark in the goal square only to turn it over with the very next kick. But though he intercepted the mark, Riewoldt couldn't convert. Just a behind for the ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610782/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 01:39:52 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610782/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 The Arizona Diamondbacks went clear atop West division in the MLB's National League (NL), after the San Francisco Giants lost on Saturday.The Diamondbacks edged the lowly Miami Marlins 1-0 for their 25th win of the season, on the back of a lead-off homer from Gerardo Parra off the game's first pitch.Arizona moved a game clear of the World Series champions San Francisco, who fell to the ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610783/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 01:37:27 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610783/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 The Detroit Red Wings squared their NHL Western Conference semi-final series with the Chicago Blackhawks at 1-1 on Saturday.The Red Wings earned a come-from-behind 4-1 triumph on away ice at the United Center, scoring twice in each of the second and third periods.Patrick Kane put Chicago ahead in the final six minutes of the opening stanza, but Damien Brunner had the quick reply in the second ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610784/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 01:37:26 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610784/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 View all 31 photos ';Mummy, look at the boob,'; shouts a small child gleefully.  The sun is rising on a bone-chilling Canberra morning and Patricia Piccinini’s mammalian artwork lies half-inflated, flopping on the frosty ground. There are 50 to 100 hardy souls who’ve gathered to watch the fantastical Skywhale come to life on the lawns in front of Old Parliament House. ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610785/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 01:28:17 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610785/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 A move to ban unvaccinated kids from NSW preschools and childcare centres isn’t about discriminating against the children of vaccine refusers, the state opposition says. Labor leader John Robertson will introduce amendments to the public health act which would give early childhood centres the right to refuse kids who haven’t had their shots. The move comes amid concern about high ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610786/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 01:19:52 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610786/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Police say the man, aged in his 20s, was airlifted from Wendouree, north of Ballarat, to Melbourne's Alfred Hospital with a gunshot wound just after 6.30am (AEST) on Sunday.They are investigating the incident but say it appears the gun went off ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610787/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 01:18:42 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610787/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Emergency services were called to the Yamba home around 11.30pm (AEDT) on Saturday night where they found the house well alight.A body found inside the building is yet to be formally identified.Police believe it is a 66-year-old woman who lived at the home.The cause of the fire is not yet known, police ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610788/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 01:18:41 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610788/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell says increasing the GST should be on the table as part of a tax review promised by federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott. Mr Abbott has ruled out hiking the GST rate if elected in September, but promised in his budget reply speech to deliver a tax "white paper" within two years of winning government. Any proposed changes would then be put to voters at ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610288/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:36:58 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610288/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Five copper coins and a nearly 70-year-old map with an ‘‘X’’ might lead to a discovery that could rewrite Australia’s history. Australian scientist Ian McIntosh, currently Professor of Anthropology at Indiana University in the US, plans an expedition in July that has stirred up the archaeological community. The scientist wants to revisit the location where five ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610290/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:28:30 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610290/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Israel Folau is in but Quade Cooper is the most notable omission from coach Robbie Deans' initial 25-man Wallabies squad to take on the touring British and Irish Lions in June and July. Berrick Barnes, James O'Connor and Christian Lealiifano are the preferred five-eighth options for the three-Test series, although Deans will add a further six players on June 11 to complete the squad. ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610291/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:28:29 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610291/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Melbourne are preparing for a Manly side still licking its wounds after its crushing exit from the NRL finals series last year at the hands of the Storm. Melbourne swept aside the Sea Eagles in their preliminary final last season with a 40-12 victory on their way to claim the NRL title. It was the latest meeting in a long history between the fierce rivals, which includes the infamous ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610289/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:28:28 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610289/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Australian scientist Ian McIntosh, currently Professor of Anthropology at Indiana University in the US, plans an expedition in July that has stirred up the archaeological community.The scientist wants to revisit the location where five coins were found in the Northern Territory in 1944 that have proven to be 1000 years old, opening up the possibility that seafarers from distant countries might ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610292/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:26:53 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610292/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 THE search continues for Canberra man Rob Shugg, four days after he disappeared and his wife died while snorkelling in Western ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610297/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:26:52 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610297/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 LABOR says there are bigger issues at stake than arguments over whether retiring MPs should be taking taxpayer-funded overseas ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610294/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:26:51 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610294/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 THE NSW government is prepared to consider increasing speed limits on freeways if it's deemed safe, Premier Barry O'Farrell ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610296/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:26:51 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610296/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 INDEPENDENT senator Nick Xenophon will support any moves to impose a temporary tariff on car imports triggered by the high Australian ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610295/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:26:51 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610295/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Big dogs, small dogs and every dog in between trotted down to the South Perth foreshore for the event to raise funds for the animal care organisation.Last year the event attracted 10,000 people from across the city, however, RSPCA spokesman Tim Maine said he thought they had cracked that this year."We’re extremely happy - the weather gods have shined on us and there’s just a ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610293/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:26:49 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610293/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 IF the Victorian government wants federal funding for the East West Link road, it needs to deliver its business case, the federal government says. Premier Denis Napthine says the Bolte Bridge crash, which halted Melbourne traffic on Friday and left a truck driver in hospital, highlighted the need for "more choices" for Victorian drivers. But Federal Infrastructure Minister Anthony ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610174/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:11:13 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214610174/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 The most powerful meteor strike on the moon ever observed has just been announced by NASA. A March 17 strike on the moon caused an explosion equal to five tons of TNT and could have seen with the naked eye, said Bill Cooke, head of NASA's Meteoroid Environment Office. "It exploded in a flash many times as bright as anything we've seen before," said Dr ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609769/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:46:17 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609769/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 A revised management structure is allowing Sharks players to focus on football even while the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority investigation hangs over their heads, says veteran hooker John Morris. In a rare interview with one of the players who was at the club in the period in 2011 that ASADA has highlighted, Morris said the players had learnt to live with the investigations as the club ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609770/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:46:12 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609770/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 The Australian market is expected to start strongly this week after Wall Street reached record highs. AMP Capital chief economist Shane Oliver says he expects the Australian market to bounce higher on Monday after it underperformed last week in comparison to the US. "I think we'll open fairly solidly," he said. "Given the positive lead from Wall Street and the fact that we ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609773/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:37:37 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609773/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 The controversy over whether the bump is being wiped out of the AFL will flare again on Monday as the match review panel assesses a clash involving Collingwood ruckman Darren Jolly. The Magpies big man dished out what was pretty much a textbook bump on Geelong's Mathew Stokes at the MCG on Saturday night. But the 25cm height difference between the pair meant he caught Stokes in the head, ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609771/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:37:37 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609771/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Geelong AFL coach Chris Scott knew his side were in for a tough match when Jimmy Bartel's wayward handball led to a Collingwood goal in the first minute of Saturday night's MCG clash. The Cats were beaten for the first time this season, 15.12 (102) to 14.12 (96), as Collingwood booted four goals to Geelong's one in the final term in front of more than 66,000 fans. Norm Smith ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609772/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:37:36 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609772/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Collingwood's best-afield defender Harry O'Brien has been forced to deny using a homophobic slur against Geelong's Tom Hawkins in the Magpies' upset AFL win on Saturday night. Geelong suffered their first loss of the season, 15.12 (102) to 14.12 (96), after Collingwood (5-3) surged home with four goals to the Cats' one in the final term in front of more than 66,000 fans ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609774/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:37:35 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609774/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Highway patrol officers stopped the 28-year-old in Moorong on Saturday night after he was allegedly caught speeding.The provisional driver had no P-plates displayed on his ute and had two passengers in the car, exceeding the one-passenger restriction, police say.Officers then found 9.25 grams of methylamphetamine or ice, a glass pipe, and a number of resealable plastic bags in the man's ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609775/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:35:53 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609775/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 A WOMAN is to be airlifted to Perth after suffering a heart attack while competing in the gruelling Gibb River Challenge cycling event in northern Western ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609776/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:35:44 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609776/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Eleven juveniles and one adult were arrested this evening after a large group converged near the Gold Coast and were blocking traffic, police said. The people were arrested and charges were pending, said Chicago Police News Affairs Sgt. Antoinette Ursitti. The youths were part of a group that had caused a "minor disturbance" in the area, Ursitti said. She said the group members were ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609664/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:32:56 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609664/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 ONCE a week, Jackie sees a violent outburst in her workplace. Like many Victorian nurses, she fears being assaulted, threatened or abused by patients and their relatives at her hospital workplace, and says it's time something was done. Jackie - who only wanted to be identified by her first name - says she has had death threats made against her and her family on two separate ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609689/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:14:12 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609689/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sydney midfielder Josh Kennedy believes a scalp like Collingwood is required to prove the reigning premiers belong in the AFL's top four.The Swans were clinging to fourth spot on Sunday morning after a draw with fifth-placed Fremantle at the SCG.After losses to pace-setters Geelong and Hawthorn this year, Kennedy said his team need to shine against the Magpies to show they're still a ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609568/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:05:09 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609568/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Keegan Bradley continues to lead the Byron Nelson Championship, one shot clear of Sang-Moon Bae with one round remaining in Texas.American Bradley has topped the leaderboard for all three days of the PGA Tour event, having opened with a course-record 10-under-par 60.Nathan Green (ninth) remains the best placed Australian after shooting a third-round 68.He posted a two-under 70 for his third round ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609331/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:03:19 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609331/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Preparing for his 19th visit to China as a government minister, Australia's energetic journeyman, Tony Burke, concurrently minister for the arts, and minister for sustainability, environment, water, population and communities, has lauded China's growing cultural international engagement while expressing satisfaction at the looming return of two of two iconic bronze heads looted from ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609282/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:55:17 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609282/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Getting hooked with half an hour to play in Saturday night's record thrashing at the hands of Penrith is the most embarrassing moment in Shaun Johnson's NRL career. The 22-year-old halfback made the frank admission after being pulled from the field by coach Matt Elliott in the 49th minute of the 62-6 belting - the biggest defeat in Warriors' history. It is the first time Johnson ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609332/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:45:41 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609332/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell remains committed to plans to allow hunting in national parks despite a ban on a similar program in South Australia. South Australia's pest eradication program was shut down earlier this month after a hunter was shot in the ankle by another shooter during a supervised cull of feral goats at Onkaparinga River National Park. Mr O'Farrell says the ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609334/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:45:40 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609334/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Australian Industry Group chief executive Innes Willox says the federal opposition's paid parental scheme does not make any sense. Opposition leader Tony Abbott has said if his party wins the September election it will introduce a paid parental scheme which offers 26 weeks' paid leave for women earning up to $150,000. But Mr Willox says it will be a burden on business and will not ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609333/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:45:37 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609333/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 There will be less emphasis on reverse parking and more placed on risky manoeuvres, such as merging at high speeds and turning across oncoming traffic.The pilot for the new tests will be introduced mid-2014 and are part of the Queensland government's reform package targeting young and older drivers.Transport Minister Scott Emerson says younger drivers are over represented in ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609335/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:44:03 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609335/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 A 49 year-old woman is to be airlifted to Perth after suffering a heart attack while competing in the gruelling Gibb River Challenge cycling event in northern Western ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609336/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:44:01 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609336/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 A FEDERAL coalition government will face mounting pressure from Liberal states to increase the GST rate, Assistant Treasurer David Bradbury ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609337/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:41:45 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609337/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 THE coalition is denying its proposed rein on superannuation will mean a six-figure retirement sting for workers. The government says Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's plan to delay superannuation contributions harks back to the 1990s when then prime minister John Howard's intention to delay a systematic increase to retirement funding morphed into its scrapping. "You would remember well ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609565/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:30:22 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609565/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 ABOUT 10,000 people have turned Victoria Park into a rainbow during Adelaide's inaugural Color Run this morning. Participants were peppered with orange, blue, pink and yellow powder as they completed the 5km charity fun run course from 9am. Upon finishing, the runners gathered for the `Finish Festival' where they sang, danced and threw fluoro powder into the air at regular intervals. The ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609286/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:24:58 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609286/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 WEST Australian detectives are investigating their sixth suspicious death in as many days, the latest a 36-year-old woman found dead in Narrogin. Police found the body after they were called to a home in Ensign St on Saturday to conduct a "welfare check". A 43-year-old man is in custody and assisting with inquiries. The death in the Wheatbelt town follows a week of murder around the ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609212/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:00:20 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609212/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Kane Mitchell is his own worst enemy, making an impact each time he comes off the interchange bench as Port Adelaide's specialist substitute. The Port Adelaide mature-aged recruit has played five AFL games, each time starting in the green vest. SuperCoach scores, stats and more Mitchell collected 13 disposals and kicked two goals off the bench last week following on from 15 disposals - eight ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609672/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 21:58:09 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609672/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 A federal coalition government will face mounting pressure from Liberal states to increase the GST rate, Assistant Treasurer David Bradbury says. NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell on Sunday said the GST should be "on the table" as part of a tax review proposed by his Canberra colleagues. "Every Liberal state premier ... has been calling on the government to reopen the question of ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609011/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 21:51:21 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214609011/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 The NSW Waratahs are refusing to talk finals football despite continuing on their impressive roll towards the Super Rugby playoffs with a gritty win over the stumbling Brumbies. NSW's 28-22 triumph earned the Waratahs three straight wins for the first time in three years, bumped the Brumbies off the top of the ladder and raised the possibility of three Australian sides qualifying for the ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214608869/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 21:51:21 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214608869/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sydney Roosters captain Anthony Minichiello says NSW halfback Mitchell Pearce is a proven big-game player who is hitting ominous form ahead of next month's State of Origin opener. Pearce was the architect as Sydney extended their winning streak to five after beating North Queensland Cowboys on Saturday night, laying on the final pass for both tries in a grinding 12-8 win. Minichiello was ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214608870/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 21:51:20 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214608870/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Denmark, widely tipped to win the annual music competition, took the honours ahead of the 25 other finalists in a glittering ceremony watched by millions across Europe with their ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214608762/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 21:49:45 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214608762/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 A FEDERAL coalition government will face mounting pressure from Liberal states to increase the GST rate, Assistant Treasurer David Bradbury ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214608871/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 21:49:41 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214608871/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 AT least four people who came into contact with a horse infected with the bat-borne lyssavirus in Queensland have chosen to undergo preventative ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214608872/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 21:49:40 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214608872/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Fremantle's injury woes worsened in Saturday night's AFL draw against Sydney, with Michael Walters unable to finish the game due to an ankle injury. Walters, the Dockers' leading goal-kicker this season with 19, was assisted from the field in the third quarter and played no further part in the match. Scans will confirm the full extent of the damage, but coach Ross Lyon said he ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214608320/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:57:48 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214608320/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Josh Dugan shapes as a State of Origin wildcard for NSW coach Laurie Daley and the new St George Illawarra fullback says he wants to lend a hand in helping to break Queensland's seven-year stranglehold on the interstate series. Dugan was superb on his Dragons debut in Wollongong on Saturday night in just his second game this year after being axed by Canberra in March for repeated discipline ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214608322/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:57:47 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214608322/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Now, it's a ding-dong race in three. The resurgent NSW Waratahs have joined Australian rugby's top dogs - the Brumbies and Queensland Reds - in an intriguing fight for national conference honours and play-off places following a dramatic round 14 in Super Rugby. The Waratahs' 28-22 comeback win over the Brumbies at Sydney's ANZ Stadium on Saturday night was followed by the ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214608323/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:57:46 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214608323/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 indicating whether or not the specified user agent represents a smart phone. * If any of the regular expressions are updated then they should be updated in ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214608324/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:57:45 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214608324/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 NSW fine defaulters have been paying back their debts to the tune of about $700,000 a day after a special debt recovery unit was established to chase them ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214608325/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:56:06 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214608325/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Police say a 23-year-old man will appear in court on Sunday charged with having sexual intercourse with a person aged 14 to 16 years, following the attack in Speed Street, Liverpool.They allege he sexually assaulted the 15-year-old around 1.30 pm (AEST) on ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214608326/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:56:05 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214608326/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Queensland's biggest 2013 downfall - a lack of try-scoring polish - returned to haunt them in Bloemfontein as the frustrated Reds fell 27-13 to the Cheetahs on Sunday morning (AEST). Despite enjoying twice as much possession, the Reds failed to capitalise on a string of try-scoring opportunities as the South Africans scrambled brilliantly and clinically took their own points on offer. It ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214607805/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:03:22 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214607805/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 The two men, a 52-year-old pilot and his 66-year-old passenger, set off from Flaxmans Hill near the Warrnambool coast about 2.30pm (AEST) on Saturday.Their support crew raised the alarm when they had not returned by 6pm.Victoria Police's Air Wing as well as CFA and SES volunteers searched the area without ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214607806/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:01:45 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214607806/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 The Cahill Expressway over Circular Quay and sections of the Western Distributor are among the major roads now closed.The Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour Tunnel will remain open but there is no direct link between the Anzac Bridge and Sydney Harbour Bridge.Other affected roads include Sussex, Phillip, Alfred, Loftus and Macquarie streets in the CBD.George Street, Hickson Road and Kent ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214607146/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:06:48 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214607146/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 WAYNE Swan's decision to axe the baby bonus has won voters' approval but nearly half of all voters believe the Budget has left them worse ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214607149/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:04:47 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214607149/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 ROLF Harris has been seen in public for the first time since his arrest on suspicion for sexual offences, wowing an audience at a concert in Bristol last ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214607148/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:04:47 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214607148/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 RETIRING federal MPs are making the most of their last months in office by taking generous taxpayer-funded trips as part of a foreign travel ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214607147/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:04:45 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214607147/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Italy's Mauro Santambrogio took first place in stage 14 of the Giro d'Italia on Saturday, with countryman Vincenzo Nibali boosting his race hopes.The route was changed due to heavy rain, snow and fog, with the long climb up to Sestriere removed and the stage extended by 12 kilometres to include a ride through the Susa Valley.While the toughest climb may have been taken out, it was far ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214606581/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:31:47 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214606581/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 ALMOST directly across the road from the manic scenes of the Cannes Film Festival red carpet, a banner unfurled on the fourth floor of a modest building reads simply: "Australia". No, it's not a fan tribute to Baz Luhrmann's festival opener The Great Gatsby, or a holiday-goer's show of national pride. For two weeks this is the headquarters and heartbeat of the Australian film ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214606992/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:17:15 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214606992/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 THE 2013 budget has left support for the federal government largely unchanged, although the cuts to the baby bonus received a thumbs-up, a Galaxy poll ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214606582/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:11:04 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214606582/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 who loves her job just as much as Mr Gooley, even though she has to sniff strangers' armpits for a living.As the company's "underarm odour assessor'' she works on research and development for brands like Rexona, Dove, Lynx and Impulse."The first time I took part in sniffing it did seem a bit strange however, within the first week of the job it was fine,'' ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214606583/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:11:02 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214606583/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 JOE Hockey has backed tax deductibility for childcare and broken with Liberal Party policy on the possible need for quotas for women on ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214606585/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:10:59 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214606585/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 One Big Switch (OBS) , sent quotes to registrants five weeks ago. Those who signed-up were then able to compare the offer to others in the market and their existing policy. Many have found the Big Switch quote can't be beaten. Alanna Geary of Nudgee in Brisbane is among the many who, through the Big Health Insurance Switch, will reverse years of soaring charges. "It's saving me ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214606584/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:10:58 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214606584/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Energy Supply Association of Australia reveals that the one million households with solar panels are avoiding network charges of $340 million a year - and rising. The ESAA analysis has also found that "feed-in-tariff'' (FiT) schemes are adding $680 million a year. In both instances, these costs are predominantly met by households that have not been able to afford to install solar. ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214606587/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:10:56 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214606587/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 CHILDCARE Minister Kate Ellis has revealed up to 150,000 families will be stung by the Budget's decision to freeze a $7500 cap on childcare relief for half a ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214606586/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:10:54 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214606586/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 EXCLUSIVE access inside Bali's Kerobokan Prison with Bali 9 members Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan, living day-to-day on death row. Adam ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214606588/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:10:53 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214606588/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 RETIRING federal MPs are making the most of their last months in office by taking generous taxpayer-funded trips to countries including South America, Britain and China as part of a pre-election foreign travel ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214606590/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:10:51 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214606590/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 www.thetelegraph.com.au today she was overwhelmed when she was finally reunited with her son."The first hug was amazing, it was like he was first born it was the best hug we've had ... I can't explain it," Ms Kennedy said.Police and volunteers from the State Emergency Service had been forced to call off their search on Friday evening because of poor ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214606589/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:10:49 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214606589/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 United States of America and Australia have signed defense trade treaty Australian on Thursday. Reports say Defence Minister Stephen Smith and US ambassador Jeffrey Bleich exchanged diplomatic notes in Canberra to formally bring the Australia-US Defence Trade Treaty into force. The Treaty reflects the two countries' commitment to strengthening the alliance in the field of Defence ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214606012/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 17:15:22 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214606012/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 WHILE you were sleeping Prince Harry had some budding praise for a bunch of Australians and Gerard Depardieu believes Vladimir Putin is ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214605397/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:21:41 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214605397/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 The Queensland Reds have missed a prime chance to jump to the top of the Australian conference with a 27-13 Super Rugby loss to the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.Looking to leapfrog the Brumbies after the ACT side's loss to NSW, as well as keep their unbeaten record intact against overseas opponents, the Reds dominated possession in a high-tempo game but were frustrated throughout.The had almost ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214605240/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 15:45:47 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214605240/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 MICROSOFT'S bing has given Cairns a boost in the UK. Yesterday the search engine giant used a Getty image of The Great Barrier reef on its homepage, exposing Cairns to millions of searchers across the ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214604377/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 14:37:22 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214604377/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 A killer strain of mutant drug-resistant tuberculosis has claimed its latest victim in Queensland as health officials investigate reports of fresh cases of malaria and cholera in the state's far ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214604393/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 14:37:22 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214604393/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 That's the message operators will be given at seminars in Cairns and Port Douglas next month as the region revises its shore excursion programs for the dozens of cruise ships which visit the region each year.Tourism Tropical North Queensland sales and marketing director Brian Hennessy said flexibility was critical."Sometimes a ship might be late or have to leave early. Operators need to ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214604255/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 14:37:21 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214604255/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 THE Australian Greens say this week's federal budget produced a disappointing result for farming and rural communities. Greens leader and Tasmanian Senator Christine Milne said the overall budget was "a big disappointment" with Australians anticipating some vision from the government's financials. "Far from being a stronger smarter and fairer Australia, what this budget ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214604394/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 14:33:44 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214604394/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 LACK of rain across southern Australia and its impact on farmer confidence lowered prices at Friday's Mount Gambier monthly store cattle market. The yarding of 2200 head supplied from the South East and Western Districts of Victoria sold - in some cases - $200-$300 less than at last month's sale. But there were glimmers of hope amid the discounted prices, with well-bred cattle carrying ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214604395/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 14:33:43 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214604395/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 I DISLIKE governments in general - they pretend they know what is best for the general population, on the recommendation of any number of political agitators, activists or even worse, consultants and lobbyists. The latest effort from the Federal Government to placate an ever-more stressed agriculture sector is so simplistic it defies the imagination. Hell! It must have taken multiple think-tanks ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214604396/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 14:33:42 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214604396/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Warriors captain Simon Mannering doesn't believe their NRL season, which is spiralling out of control, can get much worse than Saturday night's 62-6 thrashing at Penrith.The 56-point victory is the biggest loss in the Warriors' history, and the second-biggest win in Penrith's 46-year existence.The humiliating 10-tries-to-one thrashing left Mannering and an ashen-faced coach ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214604124/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:34:01 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214604124/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Cadel Evans lost more than half a minute to overall leader Vincenzo Nibali on the 14th stage of the Tour of Italy but remains in second ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214603491/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 12:32:27 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214603491/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 THE 2013 budget has left support for the federal government largely unchanged, although the cuts to the baby bonus received a thumbs-up, a Galaxy poll ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214602537/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 11:24:30 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214602537/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Australian research has created a molecular roadmap that shows how any cell in the human body can be turned into artificial stem cells. The roadmap, produced in collaboration with Harvard University, is a major advance in cellular reprogramming technology, which is already being exploited in pharmaceutical testing and some clinical settings overseas - but until now wasn't ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601936/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 10:25:30 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601936/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 A PERTH mother, who was diagnosed with cancer just after she lost her husband to the disease, has made a desperate plea to the Government to subsidise a $50,000 drug which will help to save her ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601937/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 10:23:51 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601937/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 That has prompted the RAC to deliver a warning to P-platers that they will continue to be massively overrepresented in crashes.The WA Government's Safe Driver Reward Scheme aims to encourage P-platers to behave behind the wheel by giving them a year's free licence renewal if they lose no demerit points in their two-year probation period.But the latest figures to March 31 reveal just ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601938/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 10:23:44 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601938/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Esther Foundation executive director Patricia Lavater, a former Australian of the Year finalist, said the clientele at her drug and alcohol recovery program had changed in the past five years from drug users in their 20s to girls with alcohol problems aged just 13.She said the issue had become so bad that primary school-aged children would soon have to be targeted by strategies promoting ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214602314/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 10:21:28 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214602314/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 THE first "convincing evidence'' has emerged that petrol stations manipulate prices to maximise profits. New research by University of New England professor of macroeconomics Abbas Valadkhani has found a quarter of servos put up prices as soon as fuel gets cheap but make "no effort whatsoever'' to bring prices down when it's expensive compared to the long-term ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214600939/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214600939/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 FROM business to sport and beyond - Adelaide's African community is thriving, writes Callie Watson. --------- THEY are a new breed of footballers - a group of teenage girls who escaped from lives ofheartache and despair half aworld away to embrace our indigenous game. Two teams of mostly African refugees made their debut in the North Eastern Metro Junior Football Association's ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214600899/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214600899/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Robbie Deans was left sweating over injuries to Tatafu Polota-Nau, George Smith and Pat McCabe after the Waratahs beat the Brumbies. Polota-Nau's involvement in the Test series against the British and Irish Lions is now majorly in doubt after the Waratahs hooker fractured his forearm in the first-half.Rumoured to be out for somewhere between four to six weeks, the Test series is now just ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601431/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 09:40:30 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601431/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Many men would rather die than talk about their unreliable penises. But if they don't listen to their faulty erections, chances are they'll have a heart attack and die down the track. Men with erectile dysfunction are at the same level of risk of developing heart disease as smokers. It's also a very early indicator of diabetes. ''Erectile dysfunction is the canary ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601433/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 09:22:50 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601433/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 More Australian women are going back to work after having children, but they prefer to work part-time and the age of their children when they rejoin the workforce is getting younger. A new report ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601432/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 09:22:50 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601432/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Wallabies coach Robbie Deans was bracing for the worst on Saturday night after George Smith suffered a knee injury that was likely to keep the champion flanker out of the coming series with the British and Irish Lions. A veteran of Australia's 2001 series triumph over the Lions, a dejected Smith trudged up the tunnel on the hour mark of the Brumbies' 28-22 Super Rugby loss to arch ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601434/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 09:22:49 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601434/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sydney and Fremantle battled to the first draw of the AFL season on Saturday night, with Dockers big man Michael Johnson unable to drag his side over the line at the SCG after a thrilling final-quarter fightback. The Dockers trailed by 27 points early in the fourth term, but when Johnson snapped truly with three minutes remaining they had bridged the gap to just one point. The Swans rushed ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601436/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 09:22:48 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601436/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Collingwood fought back from 13 points down at three-quarter time to score an upset win over the previously unbeaten Geelong in Saturday night's round-eight AFL blockbuster at the MCG. The Magpies notched their fifth victory of the season with four goals to Geelong's one in the final term to win 15.12 (102) to 14.12 (96). Jamie Elliott, Sam Dwyer and Andrew Krakouer kicked three goals ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601435/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 09:22:47 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601435/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 With only two days left to finish the garden, Wes Fleming and his team were shocked when Harry requested to see the exhibit on Friday after he'd inspected the entry he's involved with this year.Harry spent time discussing the unique Australian display, which combines several elements of nature and has a strong focus on sustainability."He was very much interested in learning about ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601355/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 09:21:01 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601355/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 EVER since The Easybeats made the long journey to stake their rock 'n' roll claim on Britain more than four decades ago, Australian bands have dreamed of success much further afield than the stage stashed into the corner of the local ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601437/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 09:20:59 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601437/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Supporters want to push ahead with a plan for a recycling plant, which would see recycled sewage added to Perth's water supply within two years. Picture: ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601728/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 09:18:28 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601728/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 In a startling new analysis that has prompted police to launch a crackdown on bikers, research into fatal motorcycle crashes over the past 12 months found four out of five riders were to blame.And more than half the riders had alcohol or drugs in their system either above the legal limit or high enough to impair their judgment.The research also discovered that nine out of 10 killed riders had ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601729/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 09:18:24 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601729/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Melbourne Rebels players are hoping their breakthrough Super Rugby win over South African big guns the Stormers helps coach Damien Hill keep his ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601177/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 08:27:07 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214601177/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Berrick Barnes has led the NSW Waratahs to a priceless 28-22 victory over Super Rugby frontrunners the Brumbies on a night of carnage for Wallabies hopefuls at ANZ Stadium. Robbie Deans will name a 25-man squad on Sunday to tackle the British and Irish Lions next month, with a further six players to be added on June 11 - but while Barnes dazzled, the Wallabies coach saw six internationals ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214600958/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 08:20:46 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214600958/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 NSW halfback Mitchell Pearce kept the Sydney Roosters in touch with NRL leaders South Sydney, engineering a 12-8 win over North Queensland on Saturday in Townsville. Pearce laid on the final pass for both Roosters tries, moving them within two points of the Rabbitohs and consigning the Cowboys to their second consecutive loss. Much was made pre-game about the clash being a NSW State of Origin ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214600959/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 08:20:45 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214600959/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 A WEST Australian-first operation at Princess Margaret Hospital has helped save the life of a 7-year-old girl with heart ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214600961/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 08:18:58 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214600961/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 It is known that if one cannot say the truth the first time, then they must hold their silence forever. Wade Robson, an Australian choreographer, while testifying at the infamous Michael Jackson's child abuse case, had said that he was not sexually assaulted by the pop star. Now, Robson is singing another tune as he told a television interviewer that Jackson was actually a 'pedophile ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214600472/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 07:34:57 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214600472/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 St George Illawarra coach Steve Price hailed Josh Dugan's superstar qualities as the former Canberra fullback enjoyed an impressive return to the NRL in the Dragons' 32-12 win over Parramatta on Saturday night.Dugan was superb in his first game in two months after being sacked by Canberra in March for repeated discipline breaches.The former NSW custodian scored two tries and was a ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214600673/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 07:25:38 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214600673/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Australian batsman David Warner is under investigation following comments on his Twitter account directed against two of the country's leading cricket writers. Photo by: Cameron ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214600357/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 07:19:41 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214600357/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 The unnamed vessel thought to be carrying at least 130 people was travelling in the waters east of Christmas Island when it got into distress on Thursday.HMAS Larrakia, operating under the co-ordination of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority's Rescue Coordination Centre was sent to the scene.A statement from the Home Affairs department on Saturday confirmed that Border Protection ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214600473/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 07:16:54 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214600473/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 THE same luscious dark curls, creamy olive skin and entrancing almond eyes that made Jessica Gomes the target of bullies at school have just landed her the biggest role of her career - being the face of David ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214600474/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 07:16:49 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214600474/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Cricket Australia says it is attempting to contact test opener David Warner over reported comments he made on Twitter in terse and often angry exchanges with two ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599875/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 06:15:54 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599875/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Fullback Josh Dugan has played a starring role in his return to the NRL for St George Illawarra, scoring two tries in the Dragons' 32-12 win over Parramatta in Wollongong. Returning to football for the first time since round one after being sacked by Canberra, Dugan showed that the time away from the game had done him no harm as he ran strongly throughout and latched onto crosskicks from ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599982/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 06:14:58 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599982/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Less than 11,500 people lived in central Perth in 2005 but the number of residents grew to more than 28,000 in 2011, according to the latest census data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The number of residents under 15 years old more than tripled in that time, from 523 to 1720.RP Data figures for the past two years show Perth city is becoming increasingly popular with buyers with the ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599983/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 06:13:13 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599983/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Gold Coast posted back-to-back AFL wins for the first time as they beat a tired Western Bulldogs by 32 points at Metricon Stadium on Saturday.The Suns, who beat Melbourne by 60 points last weekend, ran away with the match in a seven-goal-to-one third quarter on their way to the 13.15 (93) to 8.13 (61) victory.The defeat leaves the Bulldogs down with the Demons and winless Greater Western Sydney ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599735/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 05:35:12 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599735/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 A calf injury meant Geelong's star midfielder Steve Johnson was a shock late withdrawal for the Cats' round-eight AFL clash with Collingwood at the MCG.Johnson had trained during the week but was ruled out on Saturday night because of calf soreness.The 29-year-old triple-premiership player says he hopes to return for next week's away game against Port Adelaide.Josh Caddy replaced ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599737/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 05:35:08 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599737/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Federal MP Bob Katter says the case for the removal and culling of flying foxes is unassailable after the latest case of the rare bat-borne lyssavirus. A horse in southwest Queensland has been confirmed as the first to contract the virus. The horse was euthanased on May 11 after displaying symptoms similar to those associated with the Hendra virus, which is known to affect horses through bat ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599535/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 05:13:00 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599535/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Paramedics called in the Careflight trauma team at around 4.30pm (AEST) on Saturday after reports a 36-year-old man had suffered a fall.The man was galloping down a steep driveway at Springwood, west of Sydney when the accident occurred.It is believed he was not wearing a riding helmet at the time.After being stabilised at the scene, the man was taken by road to Westmead Hospital where he remains ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599536/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 05:11:15 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599536/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 FORMER Packed To The Rafters star Justin Rosniak is in a critical condition in hospital after a horrific car crash in western ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599537/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 05:11:11 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599537/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 AUSTRALIA'S gardeners preparing for the Chelsea Flow Shower received a timely boost as Prince Harry dropped by and gave their entry a ringing endorsement. With only two days left to finish the garden, Wes Fleming and his team were shocked when Harry requested to see the exhibit on Friday after he'd inspected the entry he's involved with this year. Harry spent time discussing the ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599538/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 04:47:16 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599538/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sidney Crosby starred as the Pittsburgh Penguins took a 2-0 lead in their Stanley Cup playoff series against the Ottawa Senators on Friday.The Pittsburgh captain scored a hat-trick at the Consol Energy Center, guiding the Penguins to a 4-3 win in game two of the Eastern Conference semi-final series.Crosby's hat-trick was his second in the Stanley Cup playoffs, while Brenden Morrow scored his ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599057/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 04:30:58 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599057/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 The Southen Steel have entered the top four of the ANZ Championship after defeating the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 65-58 at the Stadium Southland Velodrome in Invercargill on Saturday.The Magic started the contest in better fashion and led 18-16 at quarter-time, but a huge second term from the visitors saw them turn the tables and enjoy a 38-29 advantage at half-time.And the Steel were rarely ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599058/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 04:30:54 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599058/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 The Australian dollar fell below parity with the US dollar and stayed down during the whole week, which is widely attributed to positive indicators in the US economy.On Friday, the Australian dollar took another step lower, falling as low as 97.33 US cents, a level not seen since June 2012.The Australian dollar tumbled to 98.3 cents late on Thursday, breaking through its 11-month low of 98.5 ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214598890/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 04:24:01 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214598890/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Afghanistan Australia could help Afghanistan develop its fledgling mining industry and tap into mineral and energy reserves estimated to be worth trillions of dollars. The country is eager to find a new source of revenue when international aid starts to decline and foreign forces withdraw next year. Afghan mining minister Wahidullah Shahrani, has already met with various Australian Government ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214598878/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 04:18:46 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214598878/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Captain Robbie Farah has called for unity at the Wests Tigers in the wake of chief executive Stephen Humphreys standing down from his post at the NRL club. Behind-the-scenes machinations at the club continue to be dogged by in-fighting between the Balmain and Western Suburbs partners in the joint venture and the Tigers' disastrous onfield results and massive injury toll so far in 2013 ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599059/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 04:10:15 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599059/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 For all their bickering, Labor and the coalition appear to be unified on one policy front. Both have adamantly ruled out hiking the GST rate if elected in September, with Labor claiming it would hurt poorer Australians and the coalition passing it off as an issue for the states. In his budget reply speech on Thursday, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott promised to deliver a tax "white ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599060/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 04:10:14 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599060/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 HALF of the prison staff at a private high security prison in Queensland are going on strike over a pay dispute and claims of overcrowding at the ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599061/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 04:08:45 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214599061/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Brisbane's Brent Staker kicked the winning goal in his first AFL match for more than a year to seal an upset victory over Essendon on Saturday at Etihad Stadium.The fired-up Lions kicked the last two goals to win 14.12 (96) to 12.14 (86), just their third win of the season and by far their most impressive.It was the Bombers' second straight defeat after starting the season with six ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214598746/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 03:28:47 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214598746/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Japanese pitcher Hiroki Kuroda has led the New York Yankees to a 5-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in Major League Baseball.The Yankees ended Toronto's run of four consecutive victories with a dominant performance as Kuroda gave up just two hits in his eight innings on the mound, while New York third-baseman David Adams scored twice for the hosts.New York came into Friday's game on ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214598432/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 03:26:53 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214598432/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 South Sydney produced the most emphatic first half of the season on Friday night but such is the desire to continue their dominance, it is the 10 points they conceded that has them talking. South Sydney prop Roy Asotasi concedes his side slackened off defensively in the second half after racing out to a 38-0 half-time lead. While the 54-10 shellacking of the Tigers allayed any concerns the ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214598434/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 03:16:19 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214598434/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Full movies coverage here The cinematic excitements of the Cannes Film Festival were overtaken by real crime on Friday, with a jewellery heist and a fake shooting stealing the limelight from on-screen dramas. Actors Christoph Waltz and Daniel Auteuil, who are both in Cannes to serve on the festival's competition jury, were being interviewed on stage on the beach opposite the five-star ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214598433/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 03:16:18 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214598433/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 There was no re-writing of the record books as Hawthorn saw off a plucky Greater Western Sydney by 83 points in Saturday's AFL clash at Aurora Stadium. The result might have never been in doubt but predictions the in-form Hawks would smash all kinds of records proved wide of the mark in a 21.14 (140) to 9.3 (57) victory. The enthusiastic young Giants - $17 with the bookies - battled hard ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214598435/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 03:05:11 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214598435/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Brisbane's Brent Staker kicked the winning goal in his first AFL match for more than a year to seal an upset victory over Essendon on Saturday at Etihad Stadium. The fired-up Lions kicked the last two goals to win 14.12 (96) to 12.14 (86), just their third win of the season and by far their most impressive. It was the Bombers' second straight defeat after starting the season with six ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214598436/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 03:05:10 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214598436/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Carlton must tighten their game plan to challenge the pacesetting AFL sides, according to coach Mick Malthouse. Malthouse said the Blues were allowing the opposition to remain unchecked for too long and were being hurt on the scoreboard. Carlton went down in an upset last week to St Kilda and Malthouse said the side needed to capitalise on areas where they were clearly out-performing the ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214598437/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 03:05:10 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214598437/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 The coalition has accused the federal government of running a "hysterical scare campaign" over superannuation, as Labor MPs across the country rally to warn that Tony Abbott would cut retirement savings to the bone. Treasurer Wayne Swan, Superannuation Minister Bill Shorten and other senior Labor members on Saturday launched a nationwide warning to voters about the coalition's ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214598438/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 03:05:09 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214598438/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 WEST Sydney students dreaming of a future career in the performing arts have been given a boost with the opening of a centre designed for their ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214598439/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 03:03:26 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214598439/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 St George Illawarra have struggled to score points since Darius Boyd's defection to Newcastle but former Dragons lock Dean Young believes Josh Dugan can solve their attacking woes. Young has urged Dragons fans not to expect too much from Dugan too soon, but is adamant the former Raiders No.1 will return to his best at St George Illawarra and will have a similar impact to what Boyd did when ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214597692/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 02:11:08 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214597692/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 A man has been found not guilty of punching a  drunken man nearly three years after his trial and five years after the alleged assault. Joseph Michael Shevlin, 25, was accused of punching the man during a drunken night at the Holy Grail in Kingston in August 2008. The matter went to trial before Justice Richard Refshauge in 2010, two years after the altercation. Justice Refshauge reserved ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214597693/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 02:11:07 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214597693/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Wests Tigers' disastrous NRL season has claimed another victim, with chief executive Stephen Humphreys stepping down. Humphreys told the team of his decision to resign after their miserable 54-10 thrashing on Friday night at the hands of South Sydney. Humphreys, the son of former rugby league administrator Kevin Humphreys, took on the role in 2009. Speaking on Triple M NRL, Tigers skipper ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214597694/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 02:00:40 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214597694/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 AN inquiry has been launched into how 46 cows were left to die without water at a research station run by a government department that oversees animal welfare. The heifers were left without water in a holding paddock at a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) run agri-science research station in Ayr, south of Townsville. A department spokeswoman says the cows died earlier this ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214598180/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 01:40:17 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214598180/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Jasper Auto Services workers in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh demonstrated outside the company's premises on May 14 to oppose the sacking of 50 employees and the transfer of four others. Almost all workers had been at the car sales outlet for 25 years. They claimed to have been victimised for demanding a wage rise. The protest was organised by the Stalinist CPI-affiliated All India Trade ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214597008/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 01:20:37 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214597008/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Josh Kerr impressed at the Billabong Rio Pro on Friday, producing the day's highest score as he advanced to round three.The Australian, 29, was the pick of the surfers in three-to-five foot waves in Barra Da Tijuca, beating wildcard Messias Felix 17.94 to 5.07 - including scoring a 9.77 out of 10 on one wave."It feels good to get that heat win after all of those days off," Kerr ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214597059/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 01:17:00 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214597059/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Australian sports management firm Sports Marketing and Management (SMAM), which finds itself in the midst of controversy regarding the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, has refuted allegations of any financial ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214596932/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 01:04:02 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214596932/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 A WOMAN appeared at East Perth Magistrate's Court today charged in relation to the fatal stabbing of her defacto partner in St ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214597061/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:54:45 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214597061/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 The season-ending knee injury to Adelaide forward Taylor Walker has turned the Crows into a "multi-headed beast", St Kilda coach Scott Watters says.Walker's injury has forced the Crows to find different attacking options, making Watters cautious ahead of St Kilda's AAMI Stadium encounter against Adelaide on Sunday."When you have a natural spearhead there is a little bit ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214596784/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:13:39 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214596784/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Melbourne coach Mark Neeld has warned frustrated supporters it could be up to five years before the Demons are competitive in the AFL. Melbourne sunk to a low point when they were whipped by the Gold Coast Suns last week and face another hammering on Sunday when they meet Richmond at the MCG. Neeld admitted on Saturday that not only was there little that could be done to turn the players' ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214596328/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Fri, 17 May 2013 23:50:36 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214596328/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Labor has launched a nationwide attack on the coalition's superannuation plans, warning an Abbott government would erode the retirement savings of low-income Australians. Labor MPs across the country on Saturday said the coalition's super plans would not only hurt the national savings pool but eventually stifle economic growth and job creation. In his budget reply speech on Thursday, ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214596327/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Fri, 17 May 2013 23:50:34 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214596327/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Former Brisbane hard-man Andrew Gee said the Gold Coast's attempts to bash the Broncos out of Friday night's NRL clash with "cheap shots" backfired on the Titans. After a series of penalties, high tackles and late hits, Gold Coast went down 32-6 at Suncorp Stadium. Brisbane were anxiously awaiting medical updates on Saturday on utility David Stagg, who - if scans confirm a ... http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214596326/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33 Fri, 17 May 2013 23:50:32 -0400 http://www.thesydneynews.net/index.php/sid/214596326/scat/88f7d0d02bea1b33