Saturday, March 01, 2008
Israeli forces pound Gaza in fierce clashes
Israel pressed its assault against the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip with a surge of strikes on Saturday, killing at least 35 Palestinians including four children, medical officials said.[MORE]
Mardi Gras celebrates 30th birthday in style
Australia's gay and lesbian community stepped out in style to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sydney's Mardi Gras parade, lighting up the city's streets with a colourful array of costumes and characters on Saturday evening.[MORE]
Turkey denies US pressure influenced withdrawal
Turkey's top general said the Turkish armed forces withdrew its troops from northern Iraq on schedule and dismissed speculation that it had acted under pressure from its NATO ally the United States.[MORE]
Proteas in driver's seat in Chittagong
South Africa tightened the noose around Bangladesh after posting a huge first innings score on a record-shattering second day of the second Test in Chittagong.[MORE]
Kings humble Wildcats to reach decider
The Sydney Kings knocked the Perth Wildcats out of the National Basketball League finals with a 110-77 win in Sydney on Saturday night.[MORE]
Rabbitohs edge Dragons in Charity Shield
South Sydney recruit Craig Wing buried St George Illawarra with five minutes remaining to secure the Charity Shield for the Rabbitohs at the Olympic stadium on Saturday evening.[MORE]
Crows cruise into preseason final
Brett Burton shone with three goals and a fine mark as Adelaide booked its spot in the AFL's preseason cup final with a 23-point win over Hawthorn at Football Park on Saturday evening.[MORE]
Lewis wins ninth 800m title
Tamsyn Lewis has added the 800 metres national title to her 400m triumph at the Australian Athletics Championships in Brisbane.[MORE]
Rampant Brumbies demolish Reds
The Brumbies made light of their injury crisis to smash the Queensland Reds with six tries in a one-way 43-11 Super 14 rugby victory at Canberra Stadium on Saturday evening.[MORE]
Ochoa wobbles but rivals fail to capitalise
World number one Lorena Ochoa has stretched her lead to eight shots with a 3-under-par 69 in the third round of the HSBC Women's Champions tournament in Singapore.[MORE]
Victory hit by injuries for Champions League
Melbourne has lost Grant Brebner and Costa Rican Carlos Hernandez with injuries ahead of its inaugural Asian Champions League campaign.[MORE]
Israeli strikes kill 26 in fierce Gaza clashes
Israel pressed its assault against the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip with a series of strikes on Saturday, killing at least 26 Palestinians, including four children, medical officials said.[MORE]
Proteas dump Pakistan in under-19 Cup
South Africa has crushed defending champion Pakistan by 98 runs in a rain-hit semi-final to set up a clash with India in the under-19 World Cup final in Kuala Lumpur.[MORE]
Bushrangers struggling in Perth
Victoria was languishing at 7 for 217 in reply to Western Australia's 9 for 428 declared at stumps on day two of the first-class clash at the WACA ground.[MORE]
Mardi Gras underway in Sydney
The annual Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras parade is underway in Sydney as it celebrates 30 years.[MORE]
Roddick, Guccione exit Memphis
Top seed Andy Roddick and Australia's Chris Guccione have crashed out in the quarter-finals of the Memphis Championship.[MORE]
We won't be distracted: Hussey
Michael Hussey says Australia will not be distracted by its war of words with India when the tri-series finals get underway in Sydney on Sunday.[MORE]
Abetz outraged by Nazi comparison
Tasmanian Senator Eric Abetz has criticised News Limited for planning to run a story about his family links to a Nazi war criminal.[MORE]
Waratahs get over Highlanders
The New South Wales Waratahs pulled off a narrow 15-12 win over the Otago Highlanders as heavy rain reduced their Super 14 game in Dunedin to a dour struggle on Saturday evening.[MORE]
Turnbull defends $10m pre-election grant
The Federal Government says Shadow Treasurer Malcolm Turnbull has some explaining to do over an generous grant he made at the start of last years election campaign.[MORE]
Bulls secure first innings points
Queensland was 6 for 245 at stumps in its four-day match against South Australia at Adelaide Oval.[MORE]
Safety bureau probes chopper crash
Investigations have begun into the crash of a helicopter in north-west Sydney this afternoon, which injured five people.[MORE]
Katich leading Blues' recovery
Captain Simon Katich was eyeing his fifth century of the season as New South Wales reached 3 for 172 at stumps on day two of the first-class match against Tasmania at Bellerive Oval.[MORE]
Oppn offer alternative to sediment storage
The Federal Opposition is warning Melbourne's Port Phillip will turn into a toxic dump if sediment dredged from the mouth of the Yarra River is allowed to be stored there.[MORE]
Blind play the blind on London stage
A cast of blind and vision-impaired actors perform a play about blind characters.[MORE]
