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Pope’s Top Aide, Cardinal Pell denies Sexual Abuse Charge

Alaba Rotimi — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 19:40:27 +0000

A top advisor to Pope Francis, Cardinal George Pell, has denied all charges of historical sexual abuse at his first appearance today in an Australian court. The 76-year-old, the number-three figure in the Vatican as the finance chief, returned from Rome earlier this month to face the charges in Melbourne Magistrates Court. Details of the [...]

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Adele Lifts Hotel Occupancy Rates

David Folami — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 04:29:05 +0000

A series of sell-out concerts by British megastar Adele lifted hotel occupancy rates in the struggling Brisbane market by 12 per cent in March and also boosted the performance of Sydney and Melbourne hotels, new figures show. In Brisbane, hotel occupancy rates surged to almost 79 per cent over the month compared with 70.5 per [...]

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Melbourne Cup 2015 – A Guide to the Runner and Riders

Ade Adewale — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 19:10:09 +0000

Next month sees the return of the action from Flemington racecourse for the 2015 Melbourne Cup, and this year’s edition of “the race that stops a nation” is set to be an absolute cracker. Here is a break-down of several of the runners that might just be set for victory, as well as a guide [...]

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#Football: French to ring team changes after big loss to Wallabies

Ade Adewale — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 13:44:55 +0000

Coach Philippe Saint-Andre on Sunday forecast team changes as France seek to keep their three-Test series alive against the Wallabies in Melbourne next weekend. Les Bleus were outclassed by a rampant Australia 50-23 in the opening Test in Brisbane on…

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Olympic champion Pearson beats Breen for 100m title in Australian trials

Ade Adewale — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 12:59:31 +0000

Olympic champion Sally Pearson battled strong headwinds to win a 12th Australian athletics title at the national Commonwealth Games trials in Melbourne on Saturday. Pearson continued to reassert her supremacy over national 100m record holder Melissa…

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Woodward points record as Rebels stun Brumbies

Adewale A. — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 18:28:32 +0000

Fullback Jason Woodward scored a club record 27 points as the Melbourne Rebels upset Australian Super 15 conference leaders ACT Brumbies 32-24 on Friday. Woodward could do little wrong, amassing a try, two conversions and six penalties as the Rebels…

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Folau, Beale dominate in Waratahs win over Rebels

Adewale A. — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 17:07:55 +0000

Israel Folau scored a try double and Kurtley Beale ran the show as the New South Wales Waratahs claimed a 32-8 bonus-point Super 15 win over the Melbourne Rebels on Friday. Wallaby fullback Folau has now scored eight tries in four matches in this year…

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Serena Williams wins Brisbane International

Ade Adewale — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 13:35:13 +0000

World number one Serena Williams stamped herself as favourite for the Australian Open when she beat Victoria Azarenka in the final of the Brisbane International on Saturday. In what could be a dress rehearsal for the Melbourne decider, Williams won…

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England stifle Aussie batsmen to control Ashes Test

Adewale A. — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 08:33:29 +0000

England strangled Australia's batting to seize control of the fourth Ashes Test on a low-scoring second day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. The beleaguered tourists, with the Ashes already lost, boosted their chances of averting a 5-0 series…

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England add Borthwick, Tredwell to touring party

Adewale A. — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 12:43:37 +0000

England on Monday added spinners Scott Borthwick and James Tredwell to their Ashes tour squad in Australia following Graeme Swann's retirement from international cricket. Durham leg-spinner Borthwick was scheduled to arrive in Melbourne late Monday…

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