Articles tagged ‘Sport’
From the “Poor Taste” Files
By Court | June 6th, 2005 | Comments OffWell, I don’t really know what these guys were thinking when they named their racing greyhound Navi Talim, or Ivan Milat (the name of a serial killer) backwards. If I had to guess, they probably thought they were being ingenious…or funny. After the expected outrage, the group changed Emma’s (her ‘real’ or [...]
State of Origin
By Chris | May 26th, 2005 | 1 Comment »Awww yeah!
Bowen and Kimmorley seal Queensland victory
Looked like a classic and good to see the Maroons getting off to a winning start this year.
L-plate surfers ride a rising tide
By Court | February 25th, 2005 | Comments OffLearning to surf is the new “must do” on the list of backpackers, and women are hitting the water in unprecedented numbers.
According to Tourism Research Australia’s Report on the backpacker market in 2003, 81 per cent of international backpackers who visit Australia experience our beaches (including swimming, surfing, and diving).
From L-plate surfers ride a [...]
Shark void hurting: Newton
By Court | December 24th, 2004 | Comments OffLeading golf commentator Jack Newton says the fact no Australian has filled the vacancy left by Greg Norman on the world stage is an issue with the game’s fans here, but is only one of several factors contributing to a slide in the sport’s television ratings.
Newton put his view forward as the debate continued over [...]
Make a big splash down under
By Court | November 23rd, 2004 | Comments OffLearning to surf on the golden beaches of New South Wales is a humbling experience, says Christopher Wakling, but once you’re up…
From Make a big splash down under
I could never stand up, though…..