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Stickybeak and the penguins of Sydney

Lebogang Tsele — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 04:00:36 +0000

A new generation of Little Penguins has just hatched on the shores Australia’s Sydney Harbour, right in the heart of the urban environment. AFP

Boks need that winning feeling

Lebogang Tsele — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:37:31 +0000

The beleaguered Springboks have to believe they can win as they face their next challenge this weekend. Bok coach, Heyneke Meyer, speaking at a media conference on Monday, said he believes the squad did their best despite going down 26-19 to Australia in Perth this past weekend in the Rugby Championship. He said, however, they will have to have a winning mind-set as they prepare for another tough match at the end of the week against the mighty All Blacks.

JACKast #41: Comedian Dave Thornton

Brendan Jack — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 06:47:57 +0000

Australian comedian, Dave Thornton, discusses MasterChef Australia, doing Shakespeare in his native accent, Scottish audiences and his minimal rugby knowledge – then gets spied on by a peeping tom.

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Smit leads capable Springbok side to Australia

Lebogang Tsele — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:56:17 +0000

Springbok captain John Smit and coach Peter de Villiers were very confident that the side that will represent the country in Australia and New Zealand for the Tri-Nations away leg is a strong one that will be able to compete. They were speaking at Hyde Park High School at the conclusion of their final training session at home before leaving for Australia on Friday.

Australians Rally Against Carbon Tax

Refilwe Boikanyo — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:29:48 +0000

Hundreds of Australians gathered in central Sydney to protest against a carbon tax. This comes after Australia’s government, which is fighting a slump in popularity over plans to price carbon, announced that it was determined to start emissions trading as soon as possible after reports it had agreed on a 2015 deadline to switch from a carbon tax.

John Mitchell admits his team were completely outplayed

Siraaj Cassiem — Tue, 10 May 2011 11:04:05 +0000

MTN Lions coach John Mitchell admits his team were completely outplayed by the Free State Cheetahs in their Super Rugby clash at Ellis Park. He conceded that his side’s defence was poor, but that he was happy with their scrumming on the night. Despite the loss, however, he is still confident ahead of his tour to Australia and New Zealand.

Indian newlyweds offered cash to delay having children

Siraaj Cassiem — Tue, 03 May 2011 09:06:01 +0000

While countries like Japan, Canada and Australia hand out “baby bonuses” to encourage people to have children, couples in one part of India are getting cash to do just the opposite.

30 March, 2011: Your World In Pictures

Davina Jogi — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:37:16 +0000

Your world in pictures.

Mens trends at Melbourne fashion festival

Refilwe Boikanyo — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:00:34 +0000

Inspirations ranged from nautical to dandy on the menswear runways at the L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival, Australia.

Before the storm

Bruce Gorton — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:26:02 +0000

Tropical cyclone Yasi is forecast to hit the north coast of Queensland early Thursday morning with winds reaching speeds of 280 kilometres an hour.