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Launceston Tramway Museum dispute runs off rails

Launceston Tramway Museum volunteer workshop manager John Binns speaks about the dispute engulfing the volunteer organisation. Fellow volunteers with more than 100 years combined experience are in the background. Picture: NEIL RICHARDSON. >> view original

Tristan gets his wish with a visit from Launceston's firemen

A DREAM came true for Tristan Stephens, 6, of Ulverstone, on Tuesday when the Launceston General Hospital patient got a visit from the Tasmania Fire Service. Tristan, who is receiving treatment for leukaemia, had always wanted to check out a fire truck ... >> view original

Ultimate Footy: On the rise, the stars of the next generation

For footy fans looking to identify the stars of tomorrow, you can't go much further than the Rising Star Award. Its inaugural recipient, Nathan Buckley, couldn't possibly justify its validity any better after going on to win the Brownlow medal 10 years later. >> view original

Diamonds back experience in Netball World Cup as five NSW Swifts make squad

Australia will go into this year's Netball World Cup as favourites - and Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander has settled on a collection of seasoned veterans to handle the expectations of back-to-back world championships. Seven of the 12 members of the team ... >> view original

Hodkinson 'in talks to join Newcastle'

Star Bulldogs and NSW halfback Trent Hodkinson is reportedly in talks to join Newcastle next season. Hodkinson, who starred for the Blues in game two of this year's Origin series, is off contract at the end of the year at Canterbury. While it was initially believed ... >> view original

Support flows for Ackerman family

The rugby league community has rallied together to offer its support to the family of James Ackerman, who died on Monday following an incident during an Intrust Super Cup match last weekend. The Sunshine Coast Falcons forward was felled in a tackle by ... >> view original

Nathan Lyon to introduce mystery delivery against England

Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon claimed that he has developed a mystery delivery ahead of the high-profile Ashes series against their traditional rivals England, according to reports. Last Updated: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 - 09:56. 0. Shares. Share on ... >> view original

AFL star Adam Goodes puts boos behind him and focuses on premiership

Dual Brownlow Medallist and premiership winner Adam Goodes has been subjected to boos from crowds this season. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images. Australian Associated Press. Wednesday 24 June 2015 01.22 EDT. Share on Facebook ... >> view original

Sydney FC defender Nikola Petkovic joins Belgian side Westerlo

Nikola Petkovic of Sydney FC (right) and John Obi Mikel of Chelsea compete for the ball and run past a paper plane thrown on to the pitch by a fan. Photo: Getty Images. Sydney FC have reluctantly accepted an offer for Nikola Petkovic from Belgian Pro ... >> view original

Manchester City to Gold Coast: Premier League big guns to be based in ...

PREMIER League giants Manchester City are coming to the Gold Coast. The rich English club will spend 11 days in Queensland and play two friendlies at CBus Super Stadium against A-League opposition as part of their preparation for their new season. >> view original