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• A-League expansion: Where to next?

  

  There is no doubt that the introduction of the A-League has set the foundations in establishing a truly progressive football competition.It is one that is chartered in developing players from juniors to professionals and ultimately feeding the national team.Off the pitch, the A-League is continually attracting new fans; supporter groups are embracing their clubs and look to deliver passion and colour on match days.The fact that at times, members feel that their best intentions are somewhat not a..

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• Banes, Tearney deliver in tie-break

  

  Banes, Tearney deliver in tie-breakByTIM BARROWNov. 15, 2015, 3:15 p.m.Maverick Banes and Finn Tearney won two matches on Sunday to claim the Ashley Fisher doubles trophy at the Wollongong International.Close call: Marc Polmans lost the doubles final in a super tie-break.MAVERICK Banes and Finn Tearney won two matches on Sunday to claim the Ashley Fisher doubles trophy at the Wollongong International.Resuming at 4-2, Australian Banes and New Zealander Tearney marched through to the final with a ..

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• Hot shots from around Australia | photos

  

  All of the colour of Saturday's Viva La Gong street parade and festival. Picture: Georgia MattsPutting on the Ritz: Year 12 students from Killara High School gather at Milsons Point before their formal at Luna Park. Photo: Wolter PeetersNAROOMA: Coasts are dynamic - and likely to become more so - and the planning laws must keep up, the NSW government says. Photo: Shane ChalkerSOLNA, SWEDEN - NOVEMBER 14: Sweden 10 Zlatan Ibrahimovic header durring a European Qualifier Play-Off between Sweden and..

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• 50 - 50 chance of SCA and Nine Merger

  

  DetailsCategory:What's NewPublished on Sunday, 15 November 2015 16:00As reported on Radio Todaylast week, it now appears that there is a very real chance that Southern Cross Austereo and Nine Entertainment will merge in a $2billion deal.SCA’s Chairman Peter Bush and CEO Grant Blackley have now confirmed that talks have been taking place.The Australianreports that discussions have been taking place but there as yet is no agreement on a deal. Both companies have made statements to the ASX to discl..

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• Treasures delight at Bendigo Swap Meet | Photos

  

  Treasures delight at Bendigo Swap Meet | PhotosByErin HandleyNov. 15, 2015, 3:43 p.m.Bendigo's swap meet boasted bits and bobs of every kind.Treasures delight at Bendigo Swap Meet | PhotosTRUSTY RUSTY: David O'Brien poses with the rusted skeleton of a motorbike, and behind, a old-fashioned Penny Farthing bicycle. Picture: NONI HYETTAnnie Bundylee with vintage prams. Picture: NONI HYETTAnnie Bundylee with vintage prams. Picture: NONI HYETTGlenn Monk, of Nyah, with a rusty car door, has been atten..

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• Tom & Olly's 'Year of Meat' Calendar

  

  DetailsCategory:Fun StuffPublished on Sunday, 15 November 2015 05:23Click to enlarge the pics and check out the beefA fantastic story arc from SCA's 'Tom & Olly' at Star FM Albury this week, which has engaged listeners both on-air and on social media.To set the scene;Tom & Olly decided to create a"2016 Year of Meat"calendar for the ladies (and some of the men) on the border - but more specifically for newsreader Riley Rose Harper, who wanted a calendar of hot guys.Listeners get to choose..

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• Cyrus Villanueva on his father's inspiration, The X Factor journey...

  

  “It feels so within reach now,” says Cyrus Villanueva, speaking exclusively toThe Nationalwhile hard at work rehearsing for this week’s semi-final ofThe X Factor Australia, where he has emerged as the front-runner.Born to a Filipino father and Australian mother, the 19-year-old was fresh out of high school when he decided to audition for the reality-TV singing competition.He credits his father, a full-time musician known as Jo Vill, for encouraging and nurturing his talent. “I never took any..

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• Tennis: Another Futures title for Tearney

  

  Finn Tearney. Photo / Dean Purcell Wellington's Finn Tearney has won his fourth Futures tennis doubles title of the year and his sixth career doubles title.Tearney teamed with Australian Maverick Banes to defeat the top seeded Australian combination Steven De Waard and Marc Polmans 6-7(6) 7-5 10-6 in the final of the Wollongong Futures on Sunday evening.Earlier Tearney and fellow Kiwi Rubin Statham had both reached the semfiinals of the singles draw. -NZ Her..

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• Algerian and British judokas claim double gold on final day of...

  

  Algeria and Britain enjoyed a successful final day of the Oceania Judo Union (OJU) Oceania Open as they each secured two titles in Australian city Wollongong.Britain’s Megan Fletcher enjoyed comfortable progression to the gold medal bout in the women’s under 70 kilogram event having claimed ippon victories in her first round and semi-final contests and she secured the title in the same manner by defeating the United States’ Kathleen Sell.The beaten semi-finalists Lynn Mossong of Luxembour..

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• Abi Cardozo fue bronce en Australia

  

  JUDO Abi Cardozo fue bronce en Australia La judoca se quedó con el bronce con autoridad por ippon, al vencer a la australiana Tinka Easton. Publicado el 15/11/2015- Como la semana pasada en el Africa Open, la santiagueña (52 kg) se quedó con la medalla de bronce en el Abierto de Oceanía que se realiza en Australia. Abi Cardozo sigue de parabienes. La santiagueña obtuvo la medalla de bronce en el Abierto de Oceanía que se disputó en Wollongong, Au..

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