Pricer is right for big spring after predatory return Aug 16, 2009
The Liston was his first run since finishing fourth in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes on Anzac Day. Predatory Pricer impressed jockey Steven King when he trialled at Cranbourne recently and his Liston win came as no surprise. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Greg Baum Leigh Brown is finding his feet after a baptism of fire at Collingwood. Read more Aug 13, 2009
On Anzac Day, he arrived three hours before the game to find a traffic jam; that had never happened at North Melbourne. And I've never heard fans scream for any other player like they scream for Dale Thomas,'' he said. (The Age, Australia)
An ever widening track Aug 12, 2009
At the height of the trekking season leading up to Anzac Day commemorations each April, the airspace between Port Moresby and Oro's capital, Popondetta, becomes the island equivalent of peak hour, with Air Niugini and charter flights carrying hundreds of trekkers daily. More than 60 tour groups operate on the track, most based in Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Quick wit helped nurse meet life's challenges Aug 11, 2009
Ms Murray, born Marjorie Bukes at Penrith on Anzac Day, 1941, was orphaned at six and with her two siblings was brought up by an aunt. She fell in love with a man she had been nursing, Ian Murray, married in 1962 and had five daughters before returning to nursing in 1982. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
You must be Yankin' our chain Aug 9, 2009
The New York team, we throw Australia Day events, Anzac Day events and AFL grand final day events,'' said Licata, who missed yesterday's match with an ACL tear suffered in a brutal New York metro encounter last month. They bring in a huge amount of people, so a lot of our travel is subsidised by that. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Murder inquest ends with DNA link to stalker Aug 5, 2009
She had gone to an Anzac Day march in 1998 and had come home to find him mowing her lawn. She had formed a relationship with another man, Ernest Molina but found that Watt was spying on them. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Elizabeth Farrelly Jul 29, 2009
Anzac Day is one of the great reminders, not just of war and waste but also, for me, of gravity. Thursday April 23, 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Coaching farce is damaging Pies Jul 23, 2009
A McGuire interview published on Anzac Day entertaining a near future without the incumbent upset Malthouse and forced an agreement that all parties would shut up and stick to the rigours of the home-and-away season. Collingwood had looked shaky but then it started winning. (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
Bombers preparing for shoot-out Jul 17, 2009
They have defeated Carlton twice, Collingwood on Anzac Day, and Hawthorn on a Friday night. "Having a young group, being able to play in front of that many people, I think you get a bit of confidence and experience from it and other teams aren't as fortunate to play it as much as we do," Hocking said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
AFL (Realfooty) Jul 5, 2009
SLIDESHOW Collingwood erases memories of Anzac Day loss. FOOTYTALK. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Magpies thump Dons Jul 4, 2009
COLLINGWOOD last night eased some of the lingering ache from Anzac Day with a win as much about atonement as entrenching its place in the top four, a comfortable 35-point victory over Essendon ... Collingwood had been stunned by the last-gasp loss on Anzac Day when it gave up three late goals to lose by five points and had carried the pain since ... Likewise, Travis Cloke had been well covered by Adam McPhee on Anzac Day, and Cloke was also among the best for Collingwood last night. (The Age, Australia)
Dust in the eyes of the world Jul 1, 2009
She was born in western Afghanistan on Anzac Day, 1978. Her father lost a leg fighting with the mujahideen against the Soviet army. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Aussie families remember Montevideo Maru Jun 28, 2009
In 1997, Nisbet visited Rabaul to see where her brother was stationed and earlier this year for Anzac Day, Curtis and Hayes completed a three-day trek retracing the escape many Larkforce men had to make during Japanese occupation. "It's a very emotional trip," Nisbet said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
$136,000 trip for Rees and entourage Jun 27, 2009
A DESIRE by the Premier, Nathan Rees, and the head of the Department of Premier and Cabinet, John Lee, to see an Anzac Day dawn service at Gallipoli, combined with a trip by the Premier to Abu Dhabi and by Mr Lee to Europe, cost taxpayers more than $136,000. The full cost of Mr Rees's trip to Gallipoli for Anzac Day, via the Middle East, and Mr Lee's trip to Europe and Turkey in April, is revealed in documents obtained under freedom of information laws by the Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Who, what and why: senators reveal presents Jun 25, 2009
The Collingwood-loving senator also received tickets to the Collingwood-Essendon Anzac Day blockbuster and the Collingwood-Carlton clash from Channel Nine and the AFL.. The Tasmanian Liberal Eric Abetz revealed he had been helping a constituent sort out the paperwork and accounts relating to building a private home. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Three tall Crows to face Bombers ruckmen Jun 4, 2009
Paddy Ryder has emerged as a jack-in-the-box since David Hille suffered a serious knee injury on Anzac Day, but he has been robbed of support act Tom Bellchambers due to another knee complaint. By contrast the Crows have Kurt Tippett, Ivan Maric and Brad Moran to call upon, with Jon Griffin, Shaun McKernan and James Sellar among the tall options putting their names forward via the SANFL.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Alternative anthem's creator sings against bitter injustice Jun 1, 2009
Not at sporting events, Anzac Day functions, nor the schools he visits to present workshops on indigenous culture. The Aboriginal artist from Penrith sees nothing relevant to his life in the lyrics. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Bellchambers injury rocks Bombers ruck Jun 1, 2009
But his absence, on top of the season-ending knee injury David Hille suffered on Anzac Day, means the Bombers must carefully consider how to handle stoppages against the Crows at Etihad Stadium. Jason Laycock has played only one VFL game since overcoming foot problems dating back to last year and the club's only other ruckman is rookie Christian Bock, 19, who has not played an AFL game. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Greg Baum Just getting a game is no longer enough for the new breed of footballer. Read more May 28, 2009
David Zaharakis kicked the winner on Anzac Day. These kids are here not merely to take a mark, but make one. (The Age, Australia)
Carlton wait on Waite's injury news May 25, 2009
Laycock has not played since round 20 of last year due to foot problems, but his return for the Dons would ease their stop-gap ruck situation, where defender Paddy Ryder and youngster Tom Bellchambers were thrown into the fray after David Hille suffered a season-ending knee injury on Anzac Day. McVeigh (ankle) and Skipworth (hamstring) have not played in the AFL since round four, and Reimers is yet to play this season because of a quad injury. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Martin Flanagan Aboriginal players light up the Bombers. Read more May 23, 2009
"I haven't had so much fun in two weeks," he said after the Bombers beat Collingwood on Anzac Day. He was saying the joy of that victory, sweet as it was, was like the joy of the Bombers' victory over the Blues two weeks before. (The Age, Australia)
Rohan Connolly A year ago today Collingwood pulled off one of the most emphatic victories of recent AFL history. Read more May 23, 2009
This season, apart from the round-one loss at home to Adelaide, they let slip a 14-point lead with less than five minutes to go on Anzac Day against Essendon. These defeats are counterbalanced by an impressive win at the Gabba against Brisbane Lions, which few pundits anticipated. (The Age, Australia)
Sydney final threat a desperate AFL ruse May 22, 2009
Either explicitly, or through the back of their hands, AFL officials have threatened to move both the showpiece Anzac Day fixture between Collingwood and Essendon and the grand final to Sydney if the MCG's operators do not improve the current contract that has meant some clubs that fail to draw significant crowds - sometimes anything fewer than about 25,000 - have to pay for the privilege of using the stadium ... However, don't expect to be queueing along George Street for Anzac Day or AFL grand... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Open, and they will come May 18, 2009
So in April this year there were seven non-trading days in the WA capital one on Anzac Day, three at Easter and the three remaining Sundays. (Curiously, general retail stores were allowed to open in the Perth and Fremantle tourist precincts on Easter Sunday, a sign that perhaps the WA government believes tourists are heathens. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Caroline Wilson Everything old is new again as the game moves back home. Read more May 17, 2009
Instead, traditional football fans are reading some strange stories of late: that the Anzac Day clash at the MCG could be moved to Sydney; that Bulldogs fans might be forced to travel to Geelong to watch home games, so bad is their AFL-negotiated deal at Etihad, and, remarkably, that the AFL is suddenly prepared to move a big game from the Docklands to the MCG in the name of its supporters. This is something it has never been prepared to do in the past. (The Age, Australia)
Premier's Gallipoli trip cost taxpayers $125,000 May 16, 2009
THE Premier, Nathan Rees, has disclosed he spent $125,000 of taxpayers' money travelling to Abu Dhabi and Gallipoli last month for the Anzac Day Dawn Service. The announcement comes after the release of details of a $290,000 round the world trip by the Finance Minister, Joe Tripodi, to sell the state's electricity assets. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Bush trainer praying for rain May 15, 2009
Only two starts ago, the six-year-old gelding scored at $41 with topweight in a Rating 85 race over 2000m on Anzac Day, the final day of the Randwick carnival. Although his charge was unwanted by punters, the horseman in Williams was confident. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rees' Gallipoli bill 'exposes Tripodi' May 15, 2009
Mr Rees' office has released the cost of the premier's trip to mark Anzac Day, which included a stopover for a trade mission in the Middle East. He and the nine other people in the delegation racked up $124,879. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Come in money-spinner: council's spirit of Anzac May 13, 2009
They are making money while we were commemorating Anzac Day that is just un-Australian ... 30am on Anzac Day, laden with drums, bagpipes and their complete Highland marching uniforms ... The 26-member band then took its place in the annual march down George Street, as it has done for the past 41 years, before the members returned to their cars to head to their next Anzac Day event. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Sorry, but the game is bigger than the individual May 11, 2009
A "special occasion" match (like a final, Anzac Day, or a meeting of two dominant teams) might draw significantly over the odds, but an individual player. One could be forgiven some Kosciusko-sized doubts. (The Age, Australia -- Sport)
Bombers fly in stunning win May 9, 2009
Where the Dons were euphoric at their thrilling steal on Anzac Day, this was a match that had nothing of the pick-pocket about it ... It was not to last, as Nathan Lovett-Murray goaled to stretch the lead to 25 points, but as Anzac Day taught them, nothing can be certain with leads. (The Age, Australia)
'He was being eaten alive' May 8, 2009
The LNP member for Condamine, Ray Hopper, raised the alarm yesterday after staff at Dalby Hospital's nursing home, Karingal, found the man covered in blood on Anzac Day. The man, a war veteran, was in a distressed state and had injuries from severe mouse bites, Mr Hopper told brisbanetimes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Anchor away at good ship Sky May 8, 2009
"That's what it means to have worked harder than I was ever asked to do To have cancelled annual leave to go to Melbourne for the bushfires To have volunteered to work on a day off on ANZAC Day to provide live coverage - without a dollar or a day in lieu To have done my best to support my colleagues and especially to give guidance to younger journalists. That's what it means to have spent all those years trying to lift and maintain standards in simple things like spelling, grammar, and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Style: Top looks for busy executives May 7, 2009
The Age: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Melbourne's leading newspaper. Tips for the stylish executive. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Bennett wins back the fans May 6, 2009
The Anzac Day battle against the Roosters, played on a Saturday afternoon, attracted 28,926 people, the third biggest in the annual fixture's history. The average crowds across NRL clubs after eight rounds is 17,149, boosted by a massive following of the Broncos in Brisbane. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Australian, British war dead exhumed 94 years on May 5, 2009
"As girl guides we would march on ANZAC day. We grew up with the myth and now we know how hard it was and how stupid it all was.". After a religious blessing of the site, an earthmover rolled back a symbolic strop of topsoil, exposing clay pits where experts will spend the next five months painstakingly recovering each soldier's body. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Fitzgibbon 'not stalling' Turnbull trip May 3, 2009
Mr Fitzgibbon said Mr Turnbull had asked the Department of Defence to facilitate a trip for him to the war-torn country on Anzac Day last month, but he wasn't able to approve it because he had secretly planned to go there himself ... "I can now say that I was going on Anzac Day and it was going to be very, very difficult from a resource perspective," he said ... "I wasn't able to tell Malcolm at the time that I was going on Anzac Day for obvious reasons.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Lawyers and stipes busy as punter returns to give additionalevidence to betting inquiry May 3, 2009
Lawyers and stipes busy as punter returns to give additional evidence to betting. The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Lions leap back from Cat attack May 3, 2009
Of course, Essendon was backing up after its heroic last-gasp win over Collingwood on Anzac Day, and the Bombers' return to earth was reminiscent of a slowly deflating hot-air balloon ... Lloyd became just the eighth player in AFL-VFL history to kick 900 career goals and early in the last quarter looked like leading an even unlikelier revival than that on Anzac Day ... For the Bombers, it was a deflating defeat after the euphoria of Anzac Day. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hawks get four points in an epic May 3, 2009
Hard to believe after last Saturday's Anzac Day MCG epic that we could sit through a near-repeat seven days later. In fact, Hawthorn's four-point thriller over Carlton was an even better game, end-to-end stuff in which the pace never slackened and the drama was every bit as gripping. (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
Dockers shock wasteful Eagles May 3, 2009
On the back of a fourth best-on-ground derby performance from Paul Hasleby, who finished with 35 touches, and a stunning first derby performance from Stephen Hill, the Dockers dug as deep as they had against Sydney on Anzac Day. The Eagles dominated the first half but only led by 23 points at the main break, before the Dockers did what they had to do to avoid embarrassment, let alone get back in the contest. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Converted: the Bombers blew my mind May 2, 2009
Having attended the Anzac Day Essendon-Collingwood match at the MCG, however, I take it all back ... Mick Malthouse on Collingwood's loss to Essendon on Anzac Day: "I can't think of a more disappointing result in a home and away series game. Unfortunately, I think we let the Anzacs down. Essendon showed true Anzac spirit - the reason why we play here.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
AFL should heed the man uniquely placed to read the market May 2, 2009
The best player award to indigenous footballer Paddy Ryder in the Anzac Day game between Essendon and Collingwood is a tribute to the vision of former coach Kevin Sheedy. Not just because he predicted that Ryder would be a wonderful talent, nor because Ryder was one of six indigenous players in the game at the MCG, nor even that the Anzac Day game was his concept. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Roughead returns to rake in eight goals May 2, 2009
After two goals in the Launceston win over West Coast on Anzac Day, Roughead returned to the MCG and put on a clinic. He kicked eight goals in a game for the first time in his 89-game career and was best afield as Hawthorn beat Carlton by four points in a classic. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Mice deterrents yet to arrive at Dalby May 2, 2009
" She said Amalgamated Pest Control was visiting the facility twice daily to reset all baits and to place more traps. On Friday, maintenance crews were on site rechecking door seals and placing aluminium strips under sliding doors. Ms Lane said the onset of cooler weather would also assist in the reduction of mouse numbers. One of the men bitten was an 89-year-old bedridden war veteran, who was found on Anzac Day with bloody ears, hands, face and neck. ? 2009 Brought to you by Today in Breaking... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Fraser barks back at howling critics May 2, 2009
He endured a week wearing much of the public blame for the Anzac Day loss ... Wood was in the best for the VFL team last week, a day after Fraser was beaten on Anzac Day ... It has squared the ledger of wins and losses, but losses such as Anzac Day mean the Magpies must win an unexpected game to recover ground. (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
With Didak out, Pies forwards will be put to the test May 1, 2009
Didak, who missed last weekend's Anzac Day loss to Essendon with the complaint, aggravated the injury at training this week. "It's definitely a hamstring. He might miss a couple of weeks," Malthouse said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
ANZACs honored at dawn ceremony May 1, 2009
Colin Bassett narrates during the ANZAC Day ceremony April 25 at the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery ... It has been almost a century since Australian, New Zealand and Turkish soldiers died on the shores of Gallipoli during World War I. That war ended and alliances formed, but ANZAC Day - Australian and New Zealand Army Corps Day - remains one of the most important ceremonies in each country ... Members of the Fort Leavenworth community joined representatives from those three countries to... (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Big bucks on Cowboys to slip past Parramatta May 1, 2009
TAB Sportsbet's Munsie said that when Collingwood led by 14 points at the 25-minute mark of their Anzac Day game against Essendon, one punter saw what he thought was an opportunity to make easy money and threw $4000 on the Magpies at $1. 01. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Probe after mice gnaw veteran, 89 May 1, 2009
The man, 89, was bleeding from bites on his ears, head, throat and hands when he was found in his bed at the home in Dalby, 200 kilometres north-west of Brisbane on Anzac Day. Local Liberal National Party MP Ray Hopper, who was contacted by the patient's daughter, said the man was in shock and was given morphine to calm him. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Australia's Next Top model launch Apr 30, 2009
Anzac Day around the world ... Anzac Day around the world. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Jake Niall Looking for a scapegoat? It's time to target the turnover merchants of this game called football. Read more Apr 30, 2009
COLLINGWOOD did not lose on Anzac Day because Josh Fraser shirked a physical confrontation, nor was its defeat due to a collective lack of ticker, as some supporters allege and Mick Malthouse might have implied with his "we let the Anzacs down" comment. Hardness and commitment were non-factors. (The Age, Australia)
Hoarse men of the Apocalypse Apr 29, 2009
On the other hand, I'm hoping for clear skies for today's Anzac Day and its solemn march to remember a horrific past. For many more than the 8709 Australians who died at Anzac Cove, the 1915 campaign in Turkey was the apocalypse. (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
Boredom, suspicion but expats plan to stay put Apr 29, 2009
On Sunday Damian Milverton, a photographer from the Gold Coast, played in an Anzac Day cricket match in Mexico City alongside other Australians and New Zealanders even as the death toll began to grow. "People were more focused on having a good time and getting away from all the hype," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Renee Zellweger turns 40 Apr 29, 2009
Anzac Day around the world. Maise collection launch. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Dragons star handed job: stop Vatuvei Apr 29, 2009
" Vatuvei is a cult hero in New Zealand for his size and power, while Sailor - who won four premierships with Brisbane - has a massive following in Wollongong since joining St George Illawarra. With the Dragons flying high this season, in third place on the NRL ladder, Cooper declared the Warriors were one of their biggest threats to the NRL title. The Broncos and St George Illawarra have been raging premiership favourites in recent weeks, but Cooper rated the New Zealand club a contender. The... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
International Liaisons: Australians, Americans have much in common Apr 28, 2009
On April 25, the community is invited to commemorate ANZAC Day, in honor of the Australian and New Zealand Corps ... To avoid confusion with customers attending the Great American Frontier Yard Sale on post later that day, participants are advised inform military police and gate security personnel they are attending ANZAC Day. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Qld RSL knocks back Foster's shout Apr 28, 2009
"Some of my veterans are concerned they chose to launch it over the Anzac Day period," he said. "But I think the Foster's group are entitled to pursue whatever marketing program they want - I just don't feel comfortable with the iconic status and the badge of the RSL being used to help promote the product.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Party's over: Gallop Apr 20, 2009
In other news, Dragons winger Wendell Sailor hopes to be fit for Saturday's annual Anzac Day clash with Sydney Roosters, but is likely to be sidelined for up to two weeks due a hamstring injury sustained during the 24-18 defeat by Newcastle. Dragons hooker Luke Priddis is out for up to six weeks with a knee injury, as is Canberra halfback Marc Herbert, who injured his ankle in Friday night's 16-10 loss to the Gold Coast. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
War memorial goes hi-tech with display Apr 20, 2009
Hundreds of Australians and New Zealanders are expected to gather at the memorial for an Anzac Day commemorative service on Saturday. The memorial will then close for about three months while restoration work begins. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Four of the best for Bowman to finish carnival Apr 20, 2009
The John O'Shea-trained pair of Tickets (Champagne Stakes) and Racing To Win (All Aged Stakes) back up from runs at the weekend at the Anzac Day meeting. "Tickets ran great in the Sires' Produce," Bowman said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Finch finds his feet Apr 18, 2009
" Finch said he had been battling a bruised A/C joint in his shoulder but he would be fit for the Storm's round-seven game against New Zealand Warriors on Anzac Day. "I've got a bit of a shoulder injury this week but I'll be made available for the Anzac Day clash with the Warriors," Finch said. "It's nothing too dramatic but since last week I've been unable to get treatment on it so I thought it best to get a good week of treatment with the physios here and it should be right for the following... (The Age, Australia)
Finch nervous as a schoolboy among such class Apr 18, 2009
Finch said he had been battling a bruised AC joint in his shoulder but he would be fit for the Storm's round seven game against New Zealand Warriors on Anzac Day. "I've got a bit of a shoulder injury this week but I'll be made available for the Anzac Day clash," Finch said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rees to lead trade delegation to Mideast Apr 18, 2009
The premier will spend three days in the UAE before travelling to Turkey to attend Anzac Day services at Gallipoli on April 25. 2009 Brought to you by. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Finch eyes Anzac Day debut for Storm Apr 17, 2009
New Melbourne recruit Brett Finch has made his first appearance at Storm training and put his hand up for the Storm's NRL clash against the Warriors on Anzac Day ... "I'll be available for the New Zealand game which is on Anzac Day," said Finch, who split with Parramatta last week. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
