Work harder and smarter or be left behind

SOMETIMES I worry about the health of our industry, and not just big bottom lines and fat profits.

Survival of the fittest and healthiest in a lean, mean digital world

Sometimes I worry about the health of our industry, and not just big bottom lines and fat profits.

Ready to rumble

Top colt Sepoy is fit and well and deserves favouritism for the Golden Slipper Stakes at Rosehill tomorrow.

Syked Greens poised for title redemption

THE Newcastle and Hunter Rugby Union season kicks off on Saturday with Merewether out to atone for last year's play-offs letdown. Can Hamilton break an 11-year curse on defending premiers or will Maitland's young guns go one better than last year?

FOOTY BRIEFS

SWANS CAN FLY: GOODES

'Predatory' doctor wants licence back

A FORMER doctor banned for life ��� after he had sex with five vulnerable patients and thought this conduct was allowed ��� wants his licence back.

Fevola not welcome at Crown

BRENDAN Fevola��s punting skills have been restricted on and off the park after he was allegedly refused entry to the gaming floor in Crown casino, while his new club said he is not fit enough to play seniors.

Fighting fit back crosses sports

THE brutal nature of Ultimate Fighting Championship-style mixed martial arts and the beautiful game are not a natural fit, but for Broadmeadow's Josh Piddington there are benefits in crossing the two sports.

Game to stop a subcontinent

INDIA'S parliament is shutting up shop at 2.30 pm. A large screen has been erected in the halls of debate. Mumbai's taxi drivers are taking the day off. Companies are asking their employers to arrive at 7 am promising to stop work in time for the first ball. They, too, have put up screens in offices and on factory floors. Otherwise no one would turn up for work. Meanwhile, space has to be found at the small local airport for an extra 50 private planes.

Vuna ruled out as Rebels' injury woes start to bite

THE Melbourne Rebels have one less fitness test to conduct today with coach Rod Macqueen yesterday confirming that Cooper Vuna has been ruled out of this weekend's clash against Western Force.

Panthers trio fit for Broncos clash

PENRITH are hopeful halfback Luke Walsh might miss just one game with the bruised shoulder and fractured collarbone that has ruled him out of Friday night's visit to Brisbane. Club officials said Walsh could be back on Saturday week, when they play Canberra at Centrebet Stadium, and Lachlan Coote (foot), Luke Lewis and Nigel Plum (both thumb) all passed fit to take on the Broncos. Hooker Kevin Kingston will wear the No.7, with Masada Iosefa to start at dummy half.

Melting pot a recipe for success

BIGGER than Ben Hur. Of course it's a cliche but it fits the bill. India against Pakistan ��� as far as sport is concerned, it does not get any bigger. Certainly it's a mouth-watering prospect. It is also a reminder of the power of sport, and especially cricket. After all, the four semi-finalists come from predominantly Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and Christian nations. Cricket ought to project itself as a melting pot and a healer. It cannot resolve all conflicts but it can open eyes and loosen tongues.

A dream match on the biggest stage of all

Bigger than Ben Hur. Of course it's a cliche but it fits the bill. India against Pakistan - as far as sport is concerned, it does not get any bigger. Certainly it's a mouth-watering prospect. It is also a reminder of the power of sport, and especially cricket. After all, the four semi-finalists come from predominantly Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and Christian nations. Cricket ought to project itself as a melting pot and a healer. It cannot resolve all conflicts but it can open eyes and loosen tongues.

To be, or not to be�

An interstate move forced Soraya Cary and her husband, Stephen, to look for a new school for their sons in Sydney - never an easy task. However, the process provided them with the opportunity to reassess what they really wanted from a school for their boys. And their choice has proved to be the perfect fit.

Rate hike has Phipps at No.2

MELBOURNE Rebels half-back Nick Phipps has moved up a peg to be Australia's No. 2 half-back after an impressive start to his first Super Rugby season, injured teammate and former Wallaby Sam Cordingley said yesterday.

Sea Eagles pluck Newcastle's bench clean

Manly 26 Newcastle 12

Parish turns its back on traditional congregation

THE inscription on June Cameron's family prayer book commemorates her aunt's confirmation at St Clement's Anglican Church in Marrickville in 1910.

Knights bashed at Brookvale

THE Newcastle Knights were left to pick up the pieces and lick their wounds after a bruising, brutal 26-12 loss to arch rivals Manly at Brookvale Oval yesterday.

Bomber relaunch is ready for take off

WELL, that was rather impressive. Even the crustiest cynics of pre-season form would have to dip their lid to James Hird and his revamped Essendon this morning.

Second Serves

"It might be my personal opinion [to vote yes], but I definitely want the members to show up on Monday and ask questions themselves and find out a little bit about the Tinkler group and their vision."