Exactly 251 days since their last meeting with the premiership on the line, the Murray Bombers and Magpies faced off again on Saturday. And just like it did in the last game of the season, it was Echuca that prevailed after defeating the Magpies by nine points in a contested slog at Euroa’s Memorial Oval. … [Read more…]
Ex-Carlton and North Melbourne forward Jarrad Waite was the standout performer for the Saints in the nail-biting 14.4 (88) to 12.14 (86) win thanks to his dominant eight-goal outing. Waite made his presence felt in the forward line as his height and strength proved too much for Rochester’s defence and his accuracy in front of … [Read more…]
Right-wing provocateurs have encouraged uncivil “freedom of speech” which targets minority groups and has no place in an open and compassionate Australia, writes Frances Letters. MANY YEARS AGO, during the heady, hippie, revolutionary days of the early 1970s, I developed what must have been a most irritating habit. I couldn’t keep my new radical opinions … [Read more…]
Right-wing provocateurs have encouraged uncivil “freedom of speech” which targets minority groups and has no place in an open and compassionate Australia, writes Frances Letters. MANY YEARS AGO, during the heady, hippie, revolutionary days of the early 1970s, I developed what must have been a most irritating habit. I couldn’t keep my new radical opinions … [Read more…]
Mansfield, having not won a Goulburn Valley League A-grade contest in 750 days, had worked unbeaten Mooroopna onto the ropes on Saturday and looked a serious contender to drop the prize-fighting Cats right on the canvas. All that was missing was the killer blow. However, as any good side should Mooroopna found a way to … [Read more…]
Bentleigh being the exception, the “Greek” clubs have painted the NPL Championship blue and white by playing beautiful yet effective football. This weekend, we saw the “Hellenic” teams dominating against strong opponents in matches of great importance, full of tension and intense duels. South Melbourne – Melbourne Knights The Melbourne Knights, who had drawn against … [Read more…]
Gunnedah greyhound track. (Photo: Facebook) Three heats of the 2023 Listed Chief Havoc Cup are slated to be run at Gunnedah greyhound track on Sunday. Remarkably just 22 greyhounds have been nominated to contest the three heats paying $4,000-to-the-winner of each heat over the 527m distance. Nominations are incredibly weak given the final, to be … [Read more…]
At a time when South Australia keeps screaming that it needs more water for its environment, the groups say last week’s announcement reinforces that its priority appears to be getting as much cheap upstream water as possible, regardless of the national consequences. The Murray Regional Strategy Group which represents numerous farming and community organisations in … [Read more…]
The officials of Calvary Public Hospital have vowed to challenge the legislation in court, while Archbishop Fisher calls for letters to the Prime Minister. The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government has voted to allow the forcible takeover of the Catholic-run Calvary Public Hospital. The compulsory acquisition of the medical facility is expected to begin almost … [Read more…]
Kathleen Voon goes hard at the ball at No 1 Oval. Picture by Gareth Gardner Inverell Highlanders 19 (Tries: T. Apthorpe (2), S. Koroi Conversions: L. Muir (2)) draw Walcha Rams 19 (Tries: O. Crawford Conversions: D. Bower Penalty Goals: D. Bower (4)) Moree Bulls 30 (Tries: P. Duncan, A. Ravuvu, A. Roberts, J. Spain … [Read more…]