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80 mining jobs lost as Wollongong's Russell Vale coal mine goes into care and ...

Mining at Wollongong Coal's Russell Vale colliery is to be suspended with the loss of about 80 jobs. The company's announcement follows a failure to gain approval for expanded underground mining operations earlier this year. Wollongong Coal, formerly ... >> view original

WACA president Dennis Lillee quits

Test legend Dennis Lillee has sensationally resigned as WACA president as the organisation prepares to unveil their make-or-break plan to guarantee the future of WA's iconic cricket venue. Lillee's resignation on Tuesday night comes just two days ... >> view original

San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Tomsula denies Jarryd Hayne already over the line

LOS ANGELES: San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Tomsula says reports in Australia that Jarryd Hayne has been assured of a place on the NFL team's final 53-man roster are premature. It was claimed this week that Hayne had told family and friends he has ... >> view original

US Open 2015: John McEnroe lashes Nick Kyrgios: 'I hope he learns from these ...

New York: John McEnroe lashed Nick Kyrgios' "bonehead" behaviour as tennis' most polarising personality made a tough first-round exit from the US Open in New York. McEnroe was left flabbergasted by Kyrgios' audacious shot selection during his 7-5 6-3 ... >> view original

China enters boat in Sydney to Hobart yacht race

China has entered a yacht with a full Chinese crew into the Sydney to Hobart bluewater classic for the first time. Serena Cai, who is managing Ark323, said taking part in Australia's top yacht race would be a milestone moment for Chinese sailing ... >> view original

AFL accused of deceptive conduct during Essendon supplements scandal

Papers have been lodged in the Supreme Court of Victoria alleging multiple acts of misleading or deceptive conduct by the AFL during the long-running supplements saga. The action was brought by Melbourne lawyer Jackson Taylor and also names AFL ... >> view original

Bernard Tomic sets up clash with Lleyton Hewitt0:42

US Open: Bernard Tomic has set up a round two clash with fellow Aussie Lleyton Hewitt after overcoming Bosnian Damir Dzumhur. Fox Sports; 2 September 2015; 2 hours ago; Sport; SportTennissourceId473765. Featured Video. SETTINGS. Share this video ... >> view original

Lleyton Hewitt extends US Open grand slam goodbye with win

NEW YORK: A fist-pumping Lleyton Hewitt turned back the clock as he wore down an injured Aleksandr Nedovyesov 6-0, 7-6(2), 1-0 on Tuesday to extend his US Open grand slam goodbye. Full Coverage: US Open 2015. Playing on a small outside court in ... >> view original

Ange Postecoglou in U-turn over pay dispute between FFA and PFA

Ray Gatt has been a sports reporter since 1972, covering horse racing, rugby league, cricket and soccer. Ray has been the chief soccer writer at The Australian newspaper since 1989. He has covered the last seven Socceroos World Cup campaigns including ... >> view original

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke takes indefinite break from cricket

SYDNEY: Former Australian captain Michael Clarke on Wednesday pulled out of his Big Bash League deal with the Melbourne Stars and said he will take an indefinite break from the game. The 34-year-old, one of the outstanding batsmen of his generation, ... >> view original