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Darwin pool to be resized by 30 centimetres in $9m project

Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey has flown to Darwin to announce $4.5 million worth of taxpayers' money will be spent on pool projects in the city, including renovating an existing pool that is 50 centimetres short of the Olympic standard. Or is that 30 ... >> view original

Flatback turtle hatchlings make their way to ocean from Darwin's Casuarina beach

About 20 flatback turtle hatchlings have made their way out to sea off a popular Darwin beach, putting on a show for the city's residents. The event, organised by NT Parks and Wildlife, allowed members of the public to have their photo taken with a ... >> view original

Nat Fyfe says Brownlow Medal talk a distraction for Fremantle Dockers after hot ...

Star Fremantle midfielder Nat Fyfe admits the ongoing talk about his Brownlow medal chances has become a distracting side plot to the club's premiership quest. Fyfe is the hottest of favourites to win this year's Brownlow following his stunning start to the AFL ... >> view original

Trainer Sam Kavanagh stood down after Gosford Cup positive

SAM Kavanagh has had his trainers' licence suspended indefinitely pending the hearing of eight drug-related charges, Racing NSW stewards announced on Thursday. The charges relate to the administration of illegal substances cobalt and caffeine to ... >> view original

NRL 2015: Expert tips for Round 11

HAVING trouble with your NRL tips? The Origin-shortened Round 11 has only four matches but they're all tough. Here's what our experts say. THE DRAW. Rabbitohs v Eels. Tigers v Cowboys. Raiders v Bulldogs. Knights v Broncos. FREE DOWNLOAD: Print ... >> view original

Ollie Wines and Alipate Carlile ready to tame Tigers

PORT Adelaide is confident it will be able to select midfielder Ollie Wines and key defender Alipate Carlile for Sunday's match against Richmond. Wines, who has been out since dislocating his right wrist against North Melbourne in Round 3, was closely ... >> view original

State of Origin: Queensland coach Mal Meninga gives Billy Slater fitness ...

Newcastle's Dane Gagai has been called into the Queensland State of Origin camp as cover for Maroons full-back Billy Slater and centre Greg Inglis. Slater, who is battling a shoulder injury, has been given until Saturday to prove his fitness for next week's ... >> view original

Ross Lyon cagey on Fremantle Dockers line-up

Matthew Pavlich and Nat Fyfe will both reach milestones on Saturday night against the Roos. Photo: PAUL KANE. Fremantle coach Ross Lyon says he's confident Luke McPharlin will play in Saturday night's AFL clash with North Melbourne in Perth but ... >> view original

Tigers closer to unleashing triple threat

RICHMOND is moving ever closer to wheeling out its best three big forwards together at AFL level for the first time in 11 months. If Ben Griffiths can prove he has fully recovered from concussion, he is set to be named in the squad to take on Port Adelaide on ... >> view original

Pearce driven by doubters: Cordner

Boyd Cordner says his Roosters and NSW teammate Mitchell Pearce is being driven by proving wrong his doubters. Mitchell Pearce was axed last year for a boozy night out. Mitchell Pearce is a new man and good mate Boyd Cordner says everyone who ... >> view original