American sports giant FOX Sports will televise all three Harvey Norman State of Origin games live in a broadcast deal struck with the assistance of Rabbitohs co-owner Russell Crowe. A meeting between NRL Chief Executive, Mr David Gallop, and Crowe was the catalyst for an approach to former Channel Nine sports chief and now head
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A PROPOSED alliance with American Airlines will cut fares to almost two-thirds of US destinations and $700 off the cost of flying to four major ports, Qantas has told the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission. The airline says its proposed joint business arrangement would also allow a “Walkabout Pass” for those travelling to the
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Major League Baseball agreed to continue backing its annual Australian academy for another two years, extending a development program that’s helped produce 164 professional players over its first decade. In partnership with the Australian Baseball Federation since 2001, the MLB Australian Academy Program runs for seven weeks each year on the Gold Coast in Queensland.
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The second-ever USA 7’s Collegiate Rugby Championship, a Rugby Sevens World Cup-style tournament featuring 16 top-tier collegiate rugby teams, will be held at PPL Park in Chester, PA, on both Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5. The tournament will be broadcast nationally on NBC live on both days. “We are excited that NBC Sports
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One of the most brilliant generals of World War I and an architect of Anzac Day, Sir John Monash helped create the Anzac legend by ensuring the courage of his men was enshrined in Australian history. Today he is all but forgotten. Monash – The Forgotten Anzac explores the character and achievements of an extraordinary
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THE Sydney Symphony Orchestra yesterday posted its third successive deficit and reappointed chairman John Conde for another three years, despite concerns about possible conflict of interest. Orchestras worldwide are under threat, with one of the US’s top-five orchestras, the Philadelphia Orchestra, last month filing for bankruptcy. Mr Conde has served on the orchestra’s board since
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WA’s national treasure Claude Choules, Australia’s oldest man and the world’s last surviving World War I veteran, has died in Perth aged 110. Mr Choules was a man who made the best of life and devoted himself to his family and country. His fighting spirit helped him survive two world wars, and also live long
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On Sunday, May 22nd, 2 – 6pm a spectacular afternoon including: Performance, dance, music and cultural displays from Scotland, Caribbean Islands, India, Ireland, Africa, England & Wales on stage under our beautiful tented area Proper British sit-down Afternoon Tea served 2 – 4:30pm General Admission $5 — children under 12 free Combination Ticket $20 —
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Australian track stars Sean Wroe, Lachlan Renshaw, Jeff Riseley and Ryan Gregson combined for a thrilling second place in the distance medley relay at the prestigious Penn Relays meeting in the United States. The quartet were just edged out by Morocco (9:17.48) as they clocked 9:17.56 and relegated an American Red team led by Bernard
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ANZAC Day falls over Easter this year so we’re moving away from the regular Sunday Brunch to drinks on the actual day. Hope that you’ll be able to join other Australians, New Zealander’s and friends of both countries to mark the 96th anniversary of ANZAC troops landing at Gallipoli. When: Monday April 25th 5pm Where:
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