Ten ways to re-invigorate the A-League
There is a consensus that the A-League has stagnated recently with flat-lining crowds and TV ratings. Here’s 10 possible ideas to re-invigorate the A-League.1. More star power – “Has been†International MarqueesAlessandro Del Piero is a household name in this country. He wasn’t before he arrived. However, once mainstream Australia saw his footballing pedigree, it collectively said “I want to watch this guyâ€.And it did. At stadiums. On TV. In record numbers. And they bought shirts with hi..>> view originalFerguson expected to get warm welcome from Raiders fans
Former Raider Blake Ferguson will return to Canberra for the first time in round two.Photo: Stefan PostlesRaiders captain Jarrod Croker expects former star Blake Ferguson to cop a warm welcome from the Canberra faithful in his first game back in the national capital since being sacked by the club.Raiders fans won't have to wait long to see the NSW Origin centre in action when the Sydney Roosters take on the Green Machine in round two.It's the second straight home game for the Raiders after they ..>> view originalWendy Harmer: Spread some Christmas cheer in high streets this year
Illustration: Glen Le LievreIf there's one thing that can almost be guaranteed this festive season, it's that there will come a moment when you'll be stuck in the 4A level of hell in an underground suburban shopping centre car park, slumped over the steering wheel and weeping in existential despair.Thoughts may turn wistfully to a Christmas card scene of a snowy English village where contented townsfolk in bonnets wander the high street with wicker baskets of goodies.And you'll wonder, where did..>> view originalCell down: prison sold
Beechworth prison sold to Sydney developer after auctionByANTHONY BUNNNov. 27, 2015, 6:36 p.m.Uncertainty over future plans for former home to bushranger Ned KellyA SYDNEY developer has bought Beechworth's jail after it was passed in at auction when bidding reached $1.75 million on Friday.After the auction: Albury businessman Allan Black declined to offer any bids beyond $1.5 million for the Beechworth prison.The landmark was sought by Albury businessman Allan Black and Beechworth solicitor Grae..>> view originalA PERFECT DAY
Check out some of the punters at the 2015 Wodonga Gold CupA PERFECT DAYEmily Poynter, Emma Kerr and Emily Smith from Albury.Karen Koschel and Aileen Munt from Wodonga.Mackemsie Hansen and Stephanie Rowarth-West from Wodonga enjoy a win on the first race of the day.Geoffry Harrington, Jason Burns and Dave Coates from Bundalong.Tegan Simmons, Shannon Sharker and Kealy Oswald from Albury.Alex, Duke, Kory Small and Emily Kirkwoood from Corowa.Olli (3), Matt and Jade Backus enjoying a family day at t..>> view originalGlitters at Gold Cup
Check out some of the punters at the 2015 Wodonga Gold CupA PERFECT DAYEmily Poynter, Emma Kerr and Emily Smith from Albury.Karen Koschel and Aileen Munt from Wodonga.Mackemsie Hansen and Stephanie Rowarth-West from Wodonga enjoy a win on the first race of the day.Geoffry Harrington, Jason Burns and Dave Coates from Bundalong.Tegan Simmons, Shannon Sharker and Kealy Oswald from Albury.Alex, Duke, Kory Small and Emily Kirkwoood from Corowa.Olli (3), Matt and Jade Backus enjoying a family day at t..>> view originalMitta Mountain Rally - a new Victorian classic event
The 2016 Mitta Mountain Rally, to be conducted by the North Eastern Car Club in association with the Albury Wodonga and District Car Club, will fill a gap created on 14 May as the third round of the 2016 Focus on Furniture Victorian Rally Championship. It will also include a separate event - the Mitta Mountain Masters, catering for classic cars over thirty years old, and recognising the most successful classic drivers and co-drivers in their 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and over 70’s. The event..>> view originalNRL can go global, says Robert Thomson of News Corp
Darren Davidson is The Australian's media editor. He has worked for several British newspapers and magazines. Prior to joining The Australian in 2011, he was the editor of one of Australia's oldest continuously published business titles, AdNews. He ...>> view originalAustralia v NZ day-night Test: Shaun Marsh run out by Brendon McCullum
The under-pressure Shaun Marsh runs himself out1:12Cricket: A judgement error cost under-pressure batsman Shaun Marsh his wicket early in his first dig in the Adelaide day-night Test.SHAUN Marsh’s Test comeback has got off to a horrendous start, with the left-hander run out in embarrassing fashion on day two of the day-night Test between Australia and New Zealand.The Australian batsman came out early on day two at Adelaide Oval following the dismissal of Adam Voges (13) in the third over of the ..>> view originalThe Tonk: Cricket Australia looking at day-night Tests against Pakistan, South ...
The sun sets over the historic day-night Test at Adelaide Oval on Friday evening.Photo: Getty ImagesCricket Australia chief James Sutherland has floated the prospect of two day-night Test matches next summer after declaring the first day of cricket's new age an overwhelming success.Sutherland has confirmed CA is looking to host a Test against Pakistan under lights next season and is also open to the idea of another day-night five-dayer against South Africa, he told ABCGrandstand.Brisbane is shap..>> view original
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