"Johnson needs to adjust action"
Region: Australia"It's just so frustrating. He has a lot of pace and a beautiful run-in but he stuffs things up at the point of delivery. It should not be rocket science to teach a left-armer to bowl an inswinger," former Australian paceman Tony Dell said. "It is an absolutely natural phenomenon practiced by Davidson, Gilmour, Dymock, Reid and Vaas, to name a few. None of them were real quick, but a late inswinger at 140km/h is imposs... more
Views: 431Langer: KP loss could be pivotal
Region: AustraliaFormer Australia opener Justin Langer said: "The Pietersen injury is a huge blow for England - like the Glenn McGrath injury during the 2005 series. "It was at that point where the momentum of the series changed and, after losing the second Test, it was like swimming into a tidal wave. "We were then up against an England side growing in confidence and momentum plus all the expectations of the English public. It was r... more
Views: 467"Johnson should make way for Clark"
Region: Australia"It's not going to hurt Mitchell (Johnson) to stand down for a week, go out the back in the nets, and thunder in for the equivalent of up to 15 overs a day until he gets it right," Allan Border said. "Then he'll have nothing else to worry about apart from his bowling. He won't have to worry about going at six an over, like he did in the last Test. "There won't be any of the pressure and scrutiny that comes with bei... more
Views: 471"Ponting is one of the greats"
Region: AustraliaVice-captain Michael Clarke said: "Ricky is an amazing player, an amazing leader, someone we all look up to. If anyone deserves to overtake Allan Border, it will be Ricky Ponting. "He has been a fantastic player for such a long time in all forms of the game, Test and one-day, and in all conditions around the world. "For me that is a sign of a great player, having longevity in the game and to score runs or take wicket... more
Views: 438Chappell plays down Ponting accusations
Region: Australia"I don't think that was required," Australian skipper Ricky Ponting said. "He had changed his gloves the over before and his glove is not going to be too sweaty in one over.” Former Australian captain Ian Chappell said: “I don’t think any team should complain about the tactics. It is best left to the umpires to handle such situations and the umpires were not strong enough to deal with the situation i... more
Views: 455Alleged Hells Angel Charged Over Comancheros Sydney Airport Brawl
Region: Australia
Peter Zervas, 32-yo of Punchbowl Sydney is the first alleged Hells Angel member charged over the Sydney airport brawl on 22 March 2009, which claimed his brother's life. Zervas was taken to Burwood Police Station charged with affray and riot over the 22 March 09 brawl. Zervas was refused bail and due to appear in Sydney's Central Local Court Thursday. Police will allege Zervas is a member of ... more
Views: 2075Australian Federal Government Releases Defence Capability Plan
Region: Australia
Australian Federal Government intends increasing military spending on equipment built by Australian-based companies. Defence Minister John Faulkner suggests that the government is spending $60b on defence equipment with $5.5b going to projects based in Australia, which will create extra jobs in Adelaide and Melbourne. more
Views: 1503Australian Government Secondary Schools Historic Modernisation Program
Region: Australia
Australian Federal Government today announced $810m funding transitioning Australian secondary schools into the 21st century. The program delivers funding to secondary schools that demonstrated their school’s disadvantage and need and is part of the Rudd Government’s nation building for recovery plan to help drive Australia out of the global recession. Under the Science and Language Centre... more
Views: 1169Australian researchers unveil new cancer treatment
Region: AustraliaThe new treatment, according to Nature Biotechnology, works by using mutant bacteria generated minicells, which contains siRNA, a cytotoxic drug, to destroy cancer cells. The whole treatment includes two stages. In the first wave, agent to suppress the toxin-resistant gene will be injected to the body to deactivate the gene, and the minicells with millions of doxorubicin, a toxin used in chemotherapy, will be ... more
Views: 1499Indian Student Protests Racial Attacks in Australia
Region: AustraliaOutraged over the spate of racial attacks in Australia, hundreds of Indian students on Sunday took out a massive rally here demanding justice for the victims of recent assaults, including 25-year-old Shravan Kumar who is battling for life in a local hospital. The 'peace rally' organised by bodies like Federation of Indian Students in Australia (FISA) and National Union of Students kicked off from outside the Royal Mel... more
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