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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

Oz flank Gill re-signs with Reds

Sydney - Australia flank Liam Gill has signed up for another year with the Reds in a rare bit of good news for the ailing Super Rugby franchise. The 23-year-old openside, who had considered a move to the Melbourne Rebels, leads Super Rugby in the number ... >> view original

Reading the calm before the storm of a traditional Waratahs-Reds derby

Sporting: Reds captain James Slipper says the Queensland-NSW rivalry is also one of respect. Photo: Scott Barbour. Has the fire of traditional rivalry between the NSW Waratahs and Queensland Reds really been put out? Judging by the lack of public ... >> view original

Ton-up Smith leads Australia to 258-4

Steve Smith's ninth Test century in 28 matches anchored Australia's 258 for four at stumps on the opening day of the second and final Test against the West Indies at Sabina Park. Needing victory to square the series after a comprehensive nine-wicket loss ... >> view original

No regrets for Ben Ross but Wendell Sailor will 'never arm wrestle again'

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT. Return to video. Video settings. Please Log in to update your video settings. More video. Recommended. null. Underwater rugby is 'like flying' · null. Arm-wrestle goes wrong on The Footy Show · null. Footballer faces ... >> view original

Collingwood's Brodie Grundy expected to play despite head knock

RAW VISION: Magpie ruckman Brodie Grundy is taken to hospital after copping a knock to the head during Collingwood training on Friday. PT0M49S 620 349. Autoplay OnOff; Video feedback; Video settings. Video will begin in 5 seconds. Don't play; Play ... >> view original

Warriors' Tomkins faces off against Tuivasa-Sheck

Warriors star Sam Tomkins faces off against the man who'll replace him next season, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, when the Sydney Roosters travel to Mt Smart Stadium tomorrow night. Tomkins was hailed as the saviour of the franchise when the club recruited the ... >> view original

Blues coach Daley deserves Meninga type deal: Bellamy

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has called on the NSW Rugby League to lock in current Blues coach Laurie Daley to a “Mal Meninga type of deal”. Bellamy said that Daley not only had youth on his side but had the respect of all the NSW players. Meninga ... >> view original

Gold Coast Titans re-sign James Roberts on two-year NRL deal

Boom Gold Coast youngster James Roberts has pledged his future to the battling NRL club, signing a two-year contract extension. The 22-year-old is in the midst of a breakout season for the Titans, sitting equal-second on the competition's try-scoring charts ... >> view original