Essendon’s controversial former sports scientist Stephen Dank claims coach James Hird took banned drugs last year. Hird is “horrified” by the allegations. In a statement released by the club this morning he said they were “made by a person or people who appear determined to destroy my reputation”. “I have at all times fully adhered…
DetailsIt takes special character to make the most of adversity and have a laugh at your own expense. The Shake it Up Australia Foundation makes the most of that difference every day, but today is special: World Parkinsons Day, and the good folk who run the organisation would dearly love you to steer a few…
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Sydney’s rainbow pedestrian crossing was removed overnight despite widespread public calls for its preservation. The crossing at Taylor Square was painted in rainbow colours as part of celebrations for this year’s Mardi Gras. Road workers moved in last night and tore the crossing up, resurfacing it with asphalt. The crossing was removed on the orders of NSW Roads Minister…
DetailsVictoria’s Secret has denied rumours that it dumped Miranda Kerr for being “difficult”. According to reports, the 30-year-old model’s $1 million contract has not been renewed, with one source telling Us Weekly that Kerr “has a difficult reputation.” The New York Daily reported that Kerr was let go after demanding a massive pay rise in her contract.…
DetailsExtra police will be deployed at Friday night’s A-League clash between Western Sydney Wanderers and Brisbane Roar at Parramatta Stadium to ensure fan safety. Ramped-up security measures will be in place for the semi-final, including screening of all bags. Assistant Commissioner Denis Clifford, the regional commander of police, warned “rogue elements” to think twice before acting up on…
DetailsLatin heartthrob Ricky Martin, the new judge on Channel Nine’s The Voice, will perform album signings in Sydney and Melbourne to promote his latest album Ricky Martin: Greatest Hits, a souvenir edition. Martin will sashay all the way to Westfield Parramatta for a signing at 6pm on May 9, and to Westfield Southland in Melbourne…
DetailsA man found dead in Bankstown gutter last night had been tied up and wrapped in a sheet. Police refused to confirm reports that the victim had been shot in the head, but suspect he was killed elsewhere then dumped. The body was discovered outside the Bankstown sports complex about 11:30pm. An off-duty paramedic who drove…
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The former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher passed away on Monday, aged 87. The woman who changed the face of Britain forever had long been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and had largely withdrawn from public life. She suffered a stroke at the weekend while staying at London’s Ritz Hotel and died soon after. – Report by Patrick…
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Melbourne artist Warren Lane has won the $7500 Bald Archy first prize with his portrait of Gina Rhinehart and her daughter Ginia. Lane modelled the winning portrait on the 17th-century Dutch painting The Banquet of Esther and Ahasuerus. “I saw some parallels with Gina and her daughter Ginia,” Lane told The Newsroom. “I just swapped the…
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