Tag: Sydney 2000
Gibbs ready to face Goodes
Carlton's Bryce Gibbs would relish the job of quelling Sydney star Adam Goodes, whose form he credits with driving the Swans' late-season resurgence.[MORE]
Dogs name Johnson, Griffen for finals
The Western Bulldogs have named skipper Brad Johnson and midfielder Ryan Griffen despite injury doubts for Saturday night's AFL final against Collingwood at the MCG.[MORE]
Mariners won't fight diving ban
Central Coast Mariners have decided against taking legal action over the controversial A-League suspension imposed on Argentine import Patricio Perez for simulation.[MORE]
Couples joins Australian Open card
Former Masters champion Fred Couples has been confirmed to play the Australian Open golf tournament.[MORE]
Same-sex adoption bill clears hurdle
NSW Lower House MPs have narrowly voted in favour of a bill allowing same-sex adoption.[MORE]
Rising Swan ready for all comers
AFL Rising Star winner Dan Hannebery and his Sydney Swans team-mates will fear no-one in this finals series.[MORE]
Hogan tax office talks continue
Paul Hogan has received another letter from the Australian Tax Office, as his legal team attempt to resolve a long running dispute that has seen the actor banned from leaving Australia.[MORE]
O'Farrell publicly supports gay adoption bill
The New South Wales Opposition Leader Barry O'Farrell has joined the state's Premier in speaking in favour of a bill allowing same-sex couples the right to adopt.[MORE]
Water plan to 'drought-proof Sydney until 2025'
The New South Wales Government says its updated Metropolitan Water Plan will drought-proof Sydney for the next 15 years.[MORE]
Fred Nile denies 'perving' at internet porn
New South Wales Christian Democrat MP Fred Nile says his staff accessed adult websites for research purposes.[MORE]
Passengers recount Qantas engine drama
Passengers caught in this week's exploding engine drama on an Australia-bound Qantas flight from the US have finally arrived back in Sydney.[MORE]
FFA confirms diving bans stand
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has confirmed the controversial suspensions for simulation will stand.[MORE]
MP who accessed porn sites 'humiliated'
Paul McLeay resigns as NSW's ports and waterways minister after admitting to using a parliamentary computer to access gambling and adult websites.[MORE]
Fatal crash halts Pacific Highway traffic
Traffic is banked up for eight kilometres on the Pacific Highway after a fatal crash on the NSW mid-north coast this afternoon.[MORE]
Swifts welcome two new additions
The NSW Swifts have bolstered their already impressive roster with Mo'onia Gerrard and Carla Dziwoki joining for a tilt at the trans-Tasman netball league next season.[MORE]
Police to probe NRL betting plunge
New South Wales Police will investigate a betting plunge on last month's NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and North Queensland Cowboys.[MORE]
Hannebery claims Rising Star
Sydney midfielder Dan Hannebery has claimed a runaway victory in the AFL Rising Star award.[MORE]
Naval base fuel leaks into Sydney Harbour
About 200 litres of aviation fuel has spilled into Sydney Harbour off Garden Island.[MORE]
Minister quits over accessing adult websites
Paul McLeay has resigned as NSW's ports and waterways minister after using his work computer to access gambling and adult websites.[MORE]
ICAC asked to probe foreshore authority
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has been asked to look into fresh allegations involving the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority.[MORE]
NSW Maritime lawyer acted inappropriately: ICAC
The New South Wales anti-corruption body has found that an acting general counsel for NSW Maritime misused agency resources for her private conveyancing business.[MORE]
Newton's girlfriend applies for AVO
The girlfriend of television personality Matthew Newton has formally applied for an apprehended violence order against him.[MORE]
Same-sex adoption debate brought forward
The NSW Parliament will today debate the controversial bill to allow gay couples to adopt.[MORE]
Australians killed in PNG plane crash
Foreign Minister Stephen Smith has confirmed three Australians were among those who died in a plane crash on a remote island in Papua New Guinea.[MORE]
Swan rises to favouritism
Sydney midfielder Daniel Hannebery is the favourite for the AFL Rising Star award, but this year the voting could be close.[MORE]
