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Family makes desperate appeal for information on missing Launceston man

The family of a missing Launceston man have made an emotional plea for information, as police prepare to ramp up search efforts. Ben Plowright was last seen at a party in the northern Tasmanian town of Perth 11 days ago. Police were notified on ... >> view original

Karina Stojansek: Wife of late Launceston deputy mayor 'more than likely' to ...

The wife of the late Launceston deputy mayor Jeremy Ball is being tipped as the Launceston City Council's next alderman. Karina Stojansek ran for a position on the council at last year's local government election but was unsuccessful. Her husband, Mr ... >> view original

Why DCE's not a Maroons liability

LIKE most people south of the Tweed, my thoughts on NSW's chances brightened a little when I heard Cooper Cronk had been ruled out of game two. Here we go, a chink in the Maroons armour. The school of thought popular both sides of the border is that ... >> view original

'Being in the Four Nations with Samoa was a great experience,' says McGuire

Queensland prop Josh McGuire says that playing for Samoa has helped him prepare for the big stage of State of Origin. Ahead of the McGuire's second appearance for the Maroons next week at the MCG he said that playing for the Pacific nation has been ... >> view original

Paul Gallen angry at fans over treatment of team

NSW skipper Paul Gallen has criticised the media and Blues fans over their treatment of under performing halfback Trent Hodkinson. "If you don't want to support the 17 players that have been picked don't support us, don't talk about us, don't watch us," said ... >> view original

Australia captain Clarke refreshed after 'tough summer'

(Reuters) - Australia captain Michael Clarke had little time to reflect on a "tough summer" battling injury and grieving the death of his friend Phillip Hughes but took satisfaction in defying the doubters who thought him a spent force. The 34-year-old batsman will ... >> view original

Oliver hospitalised after fall

Champion jockey Damien Oliver has been taken to hospital after he and two riders were dislodged during a race at Bendigo. Hampshire fell, sending Chris Symons sprawling to turf, and Adopt`ed Opinion (Jye McNeil) and Mefnooda (Oliver) crashed over the ... >> view original

Fremantle Dockers player Ryan Crowley suspended for doping breach

Freemantle Dockers tagger Ryan Crowley has been suspended by AFL's anti-doping tribunal for one year. Crowley tested positive to a banned substance last September. The start of the ban was backdated to September 25, 2014, meaning Crowley is ... >> view original

Geelong forward Mitch Clark to miss game against Port Adelaide

Mitch Clark hasn't played since facing West Coast a fortnight ago. Photo: Getty Images. When the Geelong contingent stepped off their team bus at Tullamarine on Friday, big men Mitch Clark and Rhys Stanley were not among those present. The news ended ... >> view original

Cobalt inquiry: Four leading trainers and vet hit with 49 cobalt charges

Four leading Australian trainers are facing possible three-year bans after Racing Victoria stewards charged them on 29 counts relating to the administration of the banned substance cobalt, and a leading veterinary surgeon on a further 20 counts. >> view original