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Friday, 08 August 2008

'They treat us like cattle': Why Sonny Bill left the NRL  Comments

Sonny Bill Williams with Tana Umaga | AAP

2 hours 27 minutes ago. Sonny Bill Williams has spoken publicly about the reasons behind his controversial exit from the NRL, slamming his former club the Bulldogs and praising his "brothers" Khoder Nasser and Anthony Mundine.

I didn’t run away. I stood up for myself, for what I believe in. I had to have balls to do what I done. I’m no coward... Sonny Bill Williams

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latest news

The biggest ecstasy bust in world history: AFP  

8 minutes ago. The Australian Federal Police are describing today's 4.4 tonne ecstasy bust as the largest in world history.

 

Heath Ledger drug case closed  

Heath Ledger | AAP

1 hour 16 minutes ago. The investigation into where Heath Ledger obtained the two painkillers that contributed to his death has been dropped by US prosecutors.

 

Death threats made against AFL players  

AFL players | Slattery

1 hour 51 minutes ago. Five AFL players from five different clubs have received death threats in letters sent to each club, with police taking the threats "extremely seriously".

Victoria Police takes threats made against any person extremely seriously and is currently investigating these matters. Victoria Police spokesman Adam West

 

Sick pensioner sued by Fitness First faces thousands in legal fees  Comments

Treadmills at the gym | Getty

3 hours 17 minutes ago. There are concerns a disabled pensioner, who lost her case against Fitness First over a membership cancellation will be slapped with tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees.

[There was] never any intention to pursue Ms Chong personally. Fitness First national operations manager Michele Harding

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It's a wedding frenzy on ‘lucky’ 08.08.08  

Wedding cake | Getty

3 hours 33 minutes ago. A record number of couples will tie the knot at the New South Wales Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages today, on the eight day of the eighth month in 2008.

 

Chaser boy calls on Beijing athletes to protest  

Chas Licciardello and Julian Morrow from The Chaser

3 hours 43 minutes ago. One of the members of the satirical ABC TV Chaser crew has called on Olympic athletes to stage political protests in the coming days.

 

business

Westpac flags 8% to 9% earnings growth  

7 minutes ago. Westpac Banking Corporation said as a result of solid growth and high quality portfolio, it was on track to deliver 2008 cash earnings growth of between 6% and 8%. The bank said it was well positioned in the current environment to pursue its strategi

 

entertainment

L'Oreal denies lightening Beyonce's skin  

L'Oreal denies lightening Beyonce's skin

37 minutes ago. Cosmetics giant L'Oreal has denied it lightened Beyonce's skin tone in an advertisement.

We highly value our relationship with Ms Knowles. It is categorically untrue that L'Oreal Paris altered Ms Knowles' features or skin tone in the campaign for Feria hair colour. Cosmetics giant L'Oreal

 

environment

Wong compared to Hussein in Murray backlash  Comments

Penny Wong and Saddam Hussein

7/08/2008 6:49:00 AM. The federal opposition has compared water minister Penny Wong to Saddam Hussein over her handling of the crisis in the Murray Darling Basin.

Penny Wong and prime minister (Kevin) Rudd are set to join Saddam Hussein and the Ba'athists of Baghdad... Opposition water spokesman Greg Hunt

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beijing 2008

Oarsome! James Tomkins named Australia's flag bearer  

James Tomkins | AAP

2 hours 40 minutes ago. Six time Olympian James Tomkins will lead the Australians into the Opening Ceremony in Beijing tonight, after being named as our flag bearer.

It’s the mateship and the camaraderie, the spirit of the Anzacs – that’s the sort of spirit that this team has... James Tomkins

 

‘Keep children away from Olympics’: Chilling video haunts the Games  

Security guard at Olympics site | AAP

2 hours 51 minutes ago. A Chinese Islamic group has posted a new video that shows a burning Olympics logo and an explosion over a venue for the Beijing Games.

Do not stay on the same bus, on the same train, on the same plane, in the same buildings, or any place the Chinese are... Statement from video

 

Olyroos notch first-up draw in Beijing  

Australia's Ruben Zadkovich | AAP

7/08/2008 9:36:00 PM. The Olympics are underway, with Australia's Olyoos drawing 1-1 with Serbia in the first round of football action at the Beijing Games.

 

opinion

The reds under our beds  

Pauline Hanson | AAP

1 hour 26 minutes ago. It's time the nation stared rangas in their melanin-free-faces and said sorry. Tim Brunero leads the charge.

How many people have been hurt? How many people have been irreversibly scared? How many have turned to drugs and welfare dependence to salve their wounds? Tim Brunero

 

Why Peter Hore is a bloody good bloke  Comments

Peter Hore | AAP

6/08/2008 9:19:00 AM. Serial pest Peter Hore has been hammered across the media, including right here on LIVENEWS.com.au. Tim Brunero thinks all that criticism is misplaced.

Peter Hore clearly has a dream. And need I remind anyone that this country was built on dreams? Tim Brunero

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Sport

Scott having a shocker at US PGA  

Adam Scott | AAP

30 minutes ago. Australian Adam Scott has just about shot himself out of the US PGA Championship during the opening round in Detroit.

 

Death threats made against AFL players  

AFL players | Slattery

1 hour 51 minutes ago. Five AFL players from five different clubs have received death threats in letters sent to each club, with police taking the threats "extremely seriously".

Victoria Police takes threats made against any person extremely seriously and is currently investigating these matters. Victoria Police spokesman Adam West

 

Riddell's NRL career finished?  Comments

Mark Riddell | AAP

1 hour 52 minutes ago. Eels hooker Mark Riddell’s NRL career may be over, with a knee injury in danger of ending the veteran’s season.

We don't know how long he's going to be out... Parramatta coach Michael Hagan

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At the game on sunday, 6 young girls held up a poster of SBW with "Happy Birthday Sonny -we miss you", when this was shown... j brown, north ryde on 'They treat us like cattle': Why Sonny Bill left the NRL

SBW is replaceable (in due time). Worry bout the future of the game and not SBW future, let him worry bout it. If he done... Ashween Lakhan, Rooty Hill on 'They treat us like cattle': Why Sonny Bill left the NRL

Greedy bastard? Bunch of whingers and whiners. Explain how its been greedy for rejecting that more than a $$million offer, 2 yrs ago, & signup... Ashween Lakhan, Rooty Hill on 'They treat us like cattle': Why Sonny Bill left the NRL

You call SBW, a Dog/coward/goose, u wud have gone thru the same at some stage in ure life. If u understand self pride for 1... Ashween Lakhan, Rooty Hill on 'They treat us like cattle': Why Sonny Bill left the NRL

At the end of the Mick, these people are Footy Players, and young kids turning into MEN. They play the HARDEST Body Impact game going.... Nick Again, Maryborough on Todd Carney sacked by Raiders, banned by NRL

 
 

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