BHP in no rush to raise Potash bid Reuters. MELBOURNE/SYDNEY. BHP Billiton needs to clear three hurdles over the next week before it will be free to raise its US$39 billion bid for Potash Corp, as widely expected. Read more on The Herald … [Read more...] about BHP in no rush to raise Potash bid
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Punters bet $98.1m on Melbourne Cup
Punters bet $98.1m on Melbourne Cup THEY say Australians like a bet and we proved it again with a record amount of money wagered on this year's Melbourne Cup. Read more on Herald Sun … [Read more...] about Punters bet $98.1m on Melbourne Cup
Edelsten’s Brynne shows off homemade headwear
Edelsten's Brynne shows off homemade headwear Geoffrey Edelsten's wife Brynne has caused a sensation at the Emirates marquee in Melbourne, dressed in a Las Vegas Peacock, a head piece she created herself after sitting up until the early hours of today glueing on each feather. Read more on The Advocate … [Read more...] about Edelsten’s Brynne shows off homemade headwear
Greens pose threat in fight for Melbourne seats
Greens pose threat in fight for Melbourne seats The Victorian election campaign officially gets underway tomorrow and the strength of the Greens vote is a mounting concern for both of the major parties. Read more on ABC via Yahoo!7 News … [Read more...] about Greens pose threat in fight for Melbourne seats
Keneally backs Once Were Wild
Keneally backs Once Were Wild NSW Premier Kristina Keneally is backing the Gai Waterhouse-trained horse Once Were Wild in the Melbourne Cup. Read more on thewest.com.au … [Read more...] about Keneally backs Once Were Wild
Bart continues to hold back European tide
Bart continues to hold back European tide An 82-year-old grandfather is leading the defence of the Melbourne Cup from an annual international invasion which has globalised Australia's most famous horse race. Read more on thewest.com.au … [Read more...] about Bart continues to hold back European tide
PICTURES: Melbourne’s wild weekend
PICTURES: Melbourne's wild weekend THE weather rained on many a parade across Melbourne on the weekend, flooding roads, stranding animals, washing out sport and drenching racegoers. Read more on Leader Community Newspapers … [Read more...] about PICTURES: Melbourne’s wild weekend
Orchestra pay offer hits a sour note
Orchestra pay offer hits a sour note Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (ASO) musicians warn many of the orchestra's best will leave unless a pay offer is boosted. Read more on Australian Broadcasting Corporation … [Read more...] about Orchestra pay offer hits a sour note
British need to invade the NRL
British need to invade the NRL RUGBY league greats have called for Poms to invade the NRL to resurrect their ailing Test fortunes. Read more on The Courier Mail … [Read more...] about British need to invade the NRL
Preview: Australia v Sri Lanka
Preview: Australia v Sri Lanka Australia will go into Wednesday's opening ODI against Sri Lanka determined to rebound from Sunday's T20 loss to the tourists. Read more on sportal.com.au … [Read more...] about Preview: Australia v Sri Lanka
Smullen realises Beauty task
Smullen realises Beauty task Pat Smullen hopes Profound Beauty can give Dermot Weld his third Emirates Melbourne Cup on Tuesday. Weld is the only European-based handler to win the Flemington showpiece - with Vintage Crop (1993) and Media Puzzle (2002) - and brings back Profound Beauty, who was fifth in 2008. Read more on Wakefield Today … [Read more...] about Smullen realises Beauty task
Phar Laps saddle visits Bundaberg
Phar Laps saddle visits Bundaberg RACING enthusiasts will get the chance to see a piece of history at Melbourne Cup celebrations at the Bundaberg Racecourse this Tuesday. Read more on News Mail … [Read more...] about Phar Laps saddle visits Bundaberg
Cup winning style at a good price
Cup winning style at a good price Since English model Jean Shrimpton stunned the nation by attending Derby Day in 1965 wearing a one-piece shift dress four inches above the knee, with no hat, gloves or stockings, racing fashion has been in the spotlight. Read more on thewest.com.au … [Read more...] about Cup winning style at a good price
League: Kangaroos unchanged
League: Kangaroos unchanged Kangaroos coach Tim Sheens has named an unchanged starting line-up for Sunday's Four Nations clash against England in Melbourne. Read more on sportal.com.au … [Read more...] about League: Kangaroos unchanged
CRIME STATS: City assaults drop, domestic violence up
CRIME STATS: City assaults drop, domestic violence up CITY violence has dropped in Melbourne over the past year but family violence is on the rise, new police figures show. Read more on Leader Community Newspapers … [Read more...] about CRIME STATS: City assaults drop, domestic violence up
Japan can prove to be land of the rising sons
Japan can prove to be land of the rising sons THE dead Rubberisloe? Hardly, but there is method in the madness of playing rugby in Asia rather than, say, London. Rugby has had its fair share of knockers in the past four years and we have all looked to improve the standard of competition and quality of the game. Read more on Brisbane Times … [Read more...] about Japan can prove to be land of the rising sons
Store worker feared Tyler would hurt him
Store worker feared Tyler would hurt him A Melbourne liqour store employee feared he would get hurt after an armed Tyler Cassidy came within a few metres of him on night he was shot, court hears. Read more on Sydney Morning Herald … [Read more...] about Store worker feared Tyler would hurt him
Sydney hold on for Roar draw
Sydney hold on for Roar draw A touch of class from Alex Brosque ensures Sydney FC grab a point from their A-League clash with Brisbane Roar. Read more on FOXSPORTS.com.au … [Read more...] about Sydney hold on for Roar draw
A Cork upon the Ocean: Meanjin and the Changing Context, 1940-2010
A Cork upon the Ocean: Meanjin and the Changing Context, 1940-2010 To celebrate our 70th birthday, Meanjin , along with MUP and the University of Melbourne , would like to invite you to a special commemorative lecture, ‘A Cork upon the Ocean: Meanjin and the Changing Context, 1940-2010’, to be given by former Meanjin editor Jim Davidson. Read more on Spike the Meanjin Blog … [Read more...] about A Cork upon the Ocean: Meanjin and the Changing Context, 1940-2010
Labor promises to expand convention centre
Labor promises to expand convention centre Melbourne could host an extra 30 major extra events a year, once a promised $242 million expansion of its exhibition and convention centre is finished. Read more on thewest.com.au … [Read more...] about Labor promises to expand convention centre
ANZ outperforming rivals: analysts
ANZ outperforming rivals: analysts ANZ Banking Group Ltd was expected to be the standout performer of the current big banks' earnings reporting season and on Thursday analysts said the Melbourne-based bank has delivered.ANZ shares jumped ... Read more on Yahoo!7 Finance … [Read more...] about ANZ outperforming rivals: analysts
New Twenty20 domestic league gets go-ahead
New Twenty20 domestic league gets go-ahead Cricket Australia has approved a new Big Bash League domestic Twenty20 competition to start next summer, featuring minority private investment. Read more on thewest.com.au … [Read more...] about New Twenty20 domestic league gets go-ahead
Archie keen to keep playing
Archie keen to keep playing Melbourne Victory striker Archie Thompson is close to a return to the A-League. Read more on BigPond Sport … [Read more...] about Archie keen to keep playing
Boxer killed sparring ‘not registered’
Boxer killed sparring 'not registered' A 23-year-old Hungarian boxer who died while sparring in a Melbourne gym was not registered to fight in Australia, an inquest has heard. Read more on News.com.au … [Read more...] about Boxer killed sparring ‘not registered’
The race that costs the nation
The race that costs the nation A survey suggests that the race that stops the nation could cost the nation $1 billion in lost productivity - but the celebratory mood boosts staff morale. Read more on Sydney Morning Herald … [Read more...] about The race that costs the nation
Property price slump: how low can Brisbane go?
Property price slump: how low can Brisbane go? Brisbane's property market woes look set to continue for the forseeable future due a slump in migration and an oversupply in the market. Read more on Brisbane Times … [Read more...] about Property price slump: how low can Brisbane go?
Inglis could be without club in 2011
Inglis could be without club in 2011 GREG Inglis risks finding himself without an NRL club should his Storm dispute drag on longer. Read more on Daily Telegraph … [Read more...] about Inglis could be without club in 2011
Angry Wildcats make bold Tigers pay
Angry Wildcats make bold Tigers pay PERTH coach Rob Beveridge has hit back at claims from Melbourne pair Cameron Tragardh and Wade Helliwell that the Wildcats lack the intensity required to win a match. Read more on Perth Now … [Read more...] about Angry Wildcats make bold Tigers pay
No Breeders’ bid for Noseda duo
No Breeders' bid for Noseda duo Jeremy Noseda has decided not to run either Sans Frontieres or Laddies Poker Two at the Breeders' Cup meeting. Sans Frontieres had been a possible for the Turf after recovering from a setback that prevented the Irish St Leger winner going for the Melbourne Cup. Read more on Sussex Express … [Read more...] about No Breeders’ bid for Noseda duo
Racing: Eleven overseas raiders vie for Melbourne Cup start
Racing: Eleven overseas raiders vie for Melbourne Cup start MELBOURNE, Oct 25, 2010 (AFP) - - Eleven international horses are still in the running for a start in next week's Melbourne Cup after third declarations were made here on Monday. Read more on thewest.com.au … [Read more...] about Racing: Eleven overseas raiders vie for Melbourne Cup start