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Siddle takes five but Aussie batsmen slump

Australia crashed to 4/75 on day one of the first Ashes test at Nottingham after a bright start saw England dismissed for 215. Peter Siddle led the bowling charge, ending England’s first innings in 59 overs. England had not been dismissed so quickly since 2009 at Headingley, where Australia dismissed England for 102. Jonathan Trott…

July 11

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Stars fading before the United clash

By Michael Turner Sport

Alessandro Del Piero and Shinji Ono will not play in the All-Stars match with Manchester United later this month. The All-Stars are a select side from the domestic A-League competition, voted by the fans, but its three biggest stars will be missing. Del Piero will still be in Europe when the side takes on Manchester…

July 4

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Rudd will appeal to Australian youth

By Michael Turner Election 2013 News Uncategorized

Kevin Rudd, faced with turning around Labor’s electoral fortunes, has pleaded with young Australia, “Please come back!” In a late-night press conference at Parliament House on Wednesday, speaking to the media for the first time after the leadership spill, Mr Rudd said many young people do not respect politics, and promised to reinvigorate their interest in politics.…

June 27

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Gillard retains Labor leadership

By Michael Turner Election 2013 Featured News News Uncategorized

Julia Gillard today retained the Labor Party leadership after Simon Crean forced her to call a spill vote. But the spill was a huge anti-climax after the expected front-runner for the leadership, Kevin Rudd, declared he would not nominate. Mr Crean, desperate to end the leadership uncertainty that has plagued Labor for the past year,…

March 21

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Sydney re-sign Del Piero

By Michael Turner Home Sport

Sydney FC’s Alessandro Del Piero’s first home game. Sydney FC have held onto international superstar Alessandro Del Piero for another season, after both parties agreed to activate the second year of his original contract. The former Italian centre-forward’s position at Sydney FC was under threat as it was widely rumoured that he could be on…

March 1

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Siddle takes five but Aussie batsmen slump

Stars fading before the United clash

Rudd will appeal to Australian youth

Gillard retains Labor leadership

Sydney re-sign Del Piero