Balmain Residents ‘Disgusted’ By Lack Of Pinot Grigio At Leichhardt Oval
15 March, 2016. 15:15
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Balmain resident, Nigel Waspey says his brief encounter with Sydney's working class community will probably be his last.
Despite living in Balmain for over five years, the 48-year-old graphic designer had never been to a live NRL match at nearby Leichhardt oval. That was until yesterday afternoon.
"A lot of the bars and...
Man Asks Other Man To Please Not Strangle Him Into Unconsciousness
6 March, 2016. 18:45
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An popular Irish athlete's entire career is in jeopardy after it was revealed to millions of international audiences that he is not fond of losing consciousness through physical combat.
After roughly seven minutes of bloody, physical combat with an American opponent - the Irishman (27) was heavily inconvenienced by the fact he...
Report finds the more alcohol consumed, the more you know about Conor McGregor
6 March, 2016. 13:50
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IN A STUDY COMMISSIONED BY the Office of Liquor and Gaming, a direct correlation was found between excessive alcohol consumption and knowing more about Irish fighter Conor McGregor.
After consuming more than 5 but less than 17 standard drinks, the average person is able to construct a well-balanced and informed argument as to why...
Townsville Cop Sacked Without Pay For Bringing The Cowboys Into Disrepute
8 September, 2016. 11:15
CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT
With the NRL finals starting this week, clubs across the country have switched on damage control - with many clubs bringing in a flat out alcohol ban on all players - to avoid any off-field controversies in the most important fixtures of the year.
However, in the deep north, Townsville city council...
Mitchell Pearce Promises Fans That His Dog-Rooting Days Are Behind Him
1 March, 2016 11:45
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26-year-old Sydney Roosters star, Mitchell Pearce has spoken candidly to the media 24 hours after his return from a rehabilitation centre in Thailand, about how the national past time of getting wasted on Australia Day is not something he should partake in.
In a television interview yesterday morning, the NRL premiership winner recounted the events of the night that lead...
Australian Cricketers Under Fire For Acting Like Australian Cricketers
23 February, 2016. 16:45
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IN 2001, SHANE WARNE was clubbed over the rope for six runs by a little-known Zimbabwean batsman by the name of Stuart Carlisle, during a friendly one day international between our two nations.
It would've been like any other match, but Warne immortalised Carlisle the only way he could.
Watching the ball sail...
Peter Dutton Planning To Send Pocock Family To Nauru After Learning Of Their Refugee Status
23 January, 2016 13:35
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The heart-warming tale of overcoming adversity was the central message last nights Australian Story - focusing on Wallabies superstar David Pocock and his family fleeing Zimbabwe in 2002 to seek the human right of asylum and safety in the Australian river city of Brisbane, QLD.
With the seemingly innocuous episode highlighting the Wallabies flanker's background, it...
Australian Women’s Basketballer Manages To Make The News
22 January, 2016 11:35
CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT
The Australian Opals forward Alice Kunek is the first professional female Australian to ever feature in a mainstream newspaper since the Sydney Olympics, after painting her face black for an end-of-season dress-up day.
A photograph of Kunek, dressed as her favourite rapper Kanye West for the Melbourne Boomers' 'Silly Sunday' celebrations, was posted on social media on Sunday and prompted an angry...
REPORT: Over 50% Of Former And Current AFL Players Currently Rooting A Mate’s Wife
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As the fall-out over the dramatic ending of a friendship between two of the AFL's biggest names continues, a study by the Australian Institute Of Sport has identified the breakdown of long-standing friendships between former footballers and is very common.
In fact, the estimated number of present and past AFL stars that are currently rooting another mates' wife sits at roughly 54%.
An example of this was seen...
Mum And Girlfriend Bonding Over How Much Weight Local Man Has Put On
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While local man Brent Schumann remains sedentary in his living room couch and catches up on the weekend's rugby highlights - his recent live-in girlfriend, Maddie, is out the back having a muffled conversation on her mobile phone.
Brent says he can tell by the hissing whispers and tip-toeing that the conversation is something that his girlfriend is trying to keep...
