SDSU Swimming Recruiting Class Ranked Fourth In The Nation Jun 20, 2009
" Top 25 Recruiting Classes 1. Southern California 2. Texas 3. UCLA 4. San Diego State 5. Georgia 6. Virginia 7. Arizona 8. Florida 9. Auburn 10. Texas AMissouri 12. Minnesota 13. Stanford 14. Virginia Tech 15. Louisiana State 16. Arizona State 17. Tennessee 18. North Carolina 19. Ohio State 20. Notre Dame 21. Texas Christian 22. Penn State 23. Michigan 24. West Virginia 25. Clemson Leading off SDSU's stellar recruiting class is Petra Radovic, an NCAA All-American transfer. A senior freestyle... (Goaztecs.com)
The five things Pim must do before South Africa Jun 19, 2009
Even if Gold Coast make the grand final, Culina's campaign will be over by the end of March. He needs to play competitive football through April and into May if he is to be the vital component he needs to be for the Socceroos in South Africa. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Malaysia bag A1GP most improved team award Jun 18, 2009
The 2009-10 season opening races will be held at the Gold Coast in Australia in October. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Recruiting stars will be tough: Matthews Jun 17, 2009
Still licking their wounds after missing out on St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt, the new Gold Coast franchise received a sobering warning from AFL legend Leigh Matthews ahead of their 2011 debut ... It was hardly music to the ears of Gold Coast coach Guy McKenna who was sitting right next to Matthews at the function ... Especially after missing out on the perfect candidate for their inaugural poster boy, Gold Coast product Riewoldt, who recently re-signed with the ladder-leading Saints for... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Keep the faith! Meet Christian singles Jun 17, 2009
Gold Coast, Queensland ... Gold Coast, Queensland (Hinterland). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Like to age gracefully? Meet mature singles Jun 16, 2009
Gold Coast, Queensland. Everyone says you're supposed to wear matching underwear, but I don't. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Jetstar plane makes emergency landing in Guam Jun 16, 2009
The Jetstar plane was about four hours into its flight from Osaka, Japan, to Australia's Gold Coast when the pilots noticed a small flame and smoke in the cockpit near the window, spokesman Simon Westaway said. A pilot used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire, which did not spread to the cabin, he said. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Bullet points: Budget at a glance Jun 16, 2009
Most is for existing projects but includes $464 million for Gold Coast Rapid Transit project ... Almost $270 million ($268 million in 2009-10) for children's hospital at South Brisbane, new Gold Coast University Hospital and Sunshine Coast University Hospital at Kawana in 2014. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Something Anything to write home about Jun 6, 2009
She had scope for improvement when second to Marveen over the Gold Coast 1800m on May 2 then found the 2020m too far in the Doomben Roses on May 16. Other top chances are I Robot and Little Mel, unlucky behind Youthful Jack last Saturday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
What if Ghanaian Politicians are less intelligent than their Neighbors? Jun 6, 2009
On the latter score, we are forced to offer the same riposte that the immortalized Dr. J. B. Danquah, the putative Doyen of Gold Coast and Ghanaian politics, would have proffered, confronted with the NAGRAT presidents query. And our terse riposte, of course, is that: Ghana is neither Liberia nor Sierra Leone; neither is Ghana The Gambia nor Nigeria. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Gosford, Gold Coast in line for Fiji Test Jun 5, 2009
A PROPOSED Wallabies Test against Fiji, which was pencilled in for July this year, will be played next season in June at either Gosford or the Gold Coast ... Gold Coast is one of the proposed homes for the fifth Australian team, with Melbourne and western Sydney also expected to make bids. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Raider may be a bolter for the Blues Jun 5, 2009
Paul Gallen is likely to come into the Blues side if he is fit after being ruled out of Origin I with a shoulder injury that earned Gold Coast back-rower Anthony Laffranchi a selection reprieve. Laffranchi would again be the player most likely to make way for Gallen. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Yellow fever hits banana industry Jun 4, 2009
More than 400 delegates are gathering on the Gold Coast for their eighth annual banana industry congress - a pow-wow for all things bananas. The campaign was officially launched on Thursday by Governor-General Quentin Bryce, although it will not hit television screens and radios until next month. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Why the Merauke Five feel betrayed by Australia Jun 3, 2009
" When he was Opposition foreign affairs spokesman, Kevin Rudd issued a press release demanding the Howard government do more to help the Gold Coast beautician Schapelle Corby after 4 kilograms of marijuana was found in her possession. As Prime Minister his only remark on the Merauke Five came last week: consular assistance is being afforded to them. But Mr Mortimer said they needed more than care packages and a kind word from the odd embassy visitor. A stern protest to Indonesia from Mr Rudd... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Byron Bay beachfront goes begging Jun 2, 2009
"On the Gold Coast, they are already sorting out these problems from the storms," Mr Vaughan said. "But here, council is taking injunctions stopping me from doing approved work.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Western Sydney bids lead race to become 12th team Jun 1, 2009
A Melbourne consortium has already been handed the A-League's provisional 11th licence for the 2010-11 season, further building on the expansion which began with the addition of Gold Coast United and North Queensland Fury, both of whom will enter the A-League this year. While the three bidders from western Sydney have already been engaging with the FFA, bids from a consortium headed by controversial businessman Joe Meissner and another headed by former Marconi player Richie Williams appear to... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Boys from Brazil arrive at Gold Coast Jun 1, 2009
The way Gold Coast United coach Miron Bleiberg describes it, a stealth mission straight out of a spy film helped secure a trio he hopes will become the A-League's next stars ... Described as "nearly as good" as marquee player Jason Culina, attacking midfielder Jefferson, 27, was introduced to his United teammates after arriving on the Gold Coast on Monday ... His pitch that included the Gold Coast's sun, sand and surf - as well as the club's personal fleet of private jets - obviously also went... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Burning ambition to have a ballroom on Broadway May 31, 2009
The group will tour Australia one last time before heading to Broadway's Longacre Theatre, with shows in Sydney, Newcastle, Canberra, Gold Coast and Perth from June 3. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Gold Coast gambler's lawsuit to alter casinos May 31, 2009
Crown regularly flew Mr Kakavas from his former home on the Gold Coast to Melbourne in its Gulfstream jet so he could gamble, the court has heard. He is seeking about $35 million, including the $20 million he lost between June 2005 and August 2006, when he says he should have been banned from entering the casino because executives were aware of his addiction. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Viduka takes time out to think May 31, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Difficult year Mark Viduka is pondering his future. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
When push comes to shove, it's 12 seconds of high drama May 30, 2009
Two months into a three-year scholarship at a high school in Osaka, Stacey returned to Australia this week to compete in the Oceania Sumo Championships on the Gold Coast tomorrow. The event will be the first chance to test her new techniques learnt in Japan. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Saints too good for Dees May 30, 2009
St Kilda overcame early Melbourne resistance to remain unbeaten atop the AFL ladder after a 37-point victory over the Demons at the Gold Coast Stadium on Saturday. St Kilda, playing for their 10th consecutive win, were kept honest by a valiant Demons outfit to be in front by just eight points at halftime, before skipping clear for a 11. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Burn, bury and bargain with it: biochar ticks the green boxes May 30, 2009
There is no commercial biochar production in Australia yet but there is palpable excitement; about 200 people attended a biochar conference on the Gold Coast last week. Others were turned away. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Final fall from grace: Olympian jailed over drug ring May 30, 2009
The enterprise relied on the Baggaley brothers' reputations to impress younger acolytes from the surf life saving movement and the Byron Bay and Gold Coast communities. For at least 12 months, police believe, a combination of mateship, sporting hero worship and constant partying kept everyone loyal. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Kangaroos calls for membership support May 29, 2009
But he said playing before bays of vacant seats in Melbourne beat the alternative of North selling home games interstate, like the Kangaroos used to do in Canberra and on the Gold Coast. "It's a lot easier playing Fremantle at Etihad Stadium rather than at Subiaco or perhaps even on the Gold Coast," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
No place is safe on Demons squad: Bailey May 29, 2009
The warning comes as the Dees brace for the biggest test so far this season on Saturday night when they take on ladder leaders St Kilda at the Gold Coast Stadium ... " Bailey said he expected Robertson to earn his place in the senior side in time for next weekend, along with Gold Coaster Ricky Petterd, who was also dropped. In the meantime, Bailey argued Melbourne were a definite chance against the flying Saints, who remain unbeaten this season. The Demons have lost their last five games in a... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Jetstar axes Japan flights in wake of swine flu May 29, 2009
Jetstar spokesman Simon Westaway says services out of the Gold Coast will be affected the most. The company currently operates 21 return flights per week between Queensland and Japan, flying from the Gold Coast and Cairns ... "For example, flights will go from the Gold Coast to Cairns then Japan, rather than going direct from the Gold Coast and Cairns each day to Tokyo,'' Mr Westaway said. "That means the Gold Coast customers will be leaving a little bit earlier and stopping in Cairns for an... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
No worries for AFL over swine flu May 29, 2009
St Kilda took the precaution on Friday of supplying face masks for their flight from Melbourne to the Gold Coast, where they will play Melbourne on Saturday night. Saints coach Ross Lyon said the club's medical officers told players and staff to wear the masks as a precaution. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Viduka left off Aussie squad, has week to decide May 28, 2009
Australia squad: Mark Bresciano (Palermo, Italy), Jacob Burns (Unirea, Romania), Tim Cahill (Everton, England), Nick Carle (Crystal Palace, England), David Carney (Sheffield United, England), Scott Chipperfield (Basel, Switzerland), Chris Coyne (Colchester, England), Jason Culina (Gold Coast, Australia), Bruce Djite (Genclerbirligi, Turkey), Richard Garcia (Hull City, England), Vince Grella (Blackburn Rovers, England), Brett Holman (AZ Alkmaar, Netherlands), Mile Jedinak (Genclerbirligi,... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Crew test positive May 28, 2009
There is no need for us to consider cancelling any major sporting events or gatherings of people at this stage, whether that be the Gold Coast Marathon or State of Origin," she said. ''This is a great pity for the passengers but this is the right thing to do for public health," Ms Bligh said. Page. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Swine flu outbreak on cruise puts authorities on full alert May 27, 2009
Five passengers who were tested at the Gold Coast Hospital after a flight from Sydney were confirmed as having swine flu last night. Ms Roxon said that now there had been transmission within Australia the disease would spread quickly and efforts would shift to focus on preventing widespread infection. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Over 30?Meet single men your age May 27, 2009
Gold Coast, Queensland. I'm a postive honest guy who enjoys good food stimulating conversation, travel, all with a good dose of humor. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Glenn Stewart guilty, out of Origin I May 27, 2009
The Test representative had been one of eight new faces in the Blues side, but Stewart and his representative Geoff Bellew were unable to convince the three-man judiciary panel - which included former NSW backrower Brad Clyde - that Sea Eagles teammate Shane Rodney was to blame for the tackle which sent Gold Coast five-eighth Mat Rogers plummeting to the ground head first. "I'm very disappointed with the result, but there's not much I can do about it," a dejected Stewart said following the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Cruise flu lockdown for 2000 May 26, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald - Business News, World News & Breaking News in Australia Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. Ellie Harvey and Louise Hall. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Qld reports five new cases of swine flu May 26, 2009
The five are among 13 people tested at Gold Coast Hospital after arriving on a flight from Sydney on Monday, Queensland Health said ... They arrived on the Gold Coast on Virgin Blue flight DJ531 from Sydney, which touched down at Coolangatta at 5. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Four-year-old's death suspicious: police May 25, 2009
Police are interviewing the family of a four-year-old boy who died on the Gold Coast yesterday ... He died before arriving at the Gold Coast Hospital around 10. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Man dies in rising floods May 24, 2009
Gold Coast man Mark Bayliss, 46, was killed on Wednesday when struck by glass and a piece of flying metal. Early yesterday the Macleay River levee at Kempsey was broken, inundating much of the town. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
No conning, Foster wants to find love May 24, 2009
Foster was released from a Gold Coast prison on May 1, after serving part of a 4 -year sentence for money laundering ... He claimed the money was to build a resort in Fiji but he used it to repay his credit card debt and rent on his girlfriend's Gold Coast home. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
* More than 20,000 people isolated by floods in Australia May 24, 2009
Freak winds flung a sheet of metal through an office block window killing a 46-year-old man on Wednesday on Queenslands Gold Coast tourist strip, while torrential rains deluged coastal towns. We could be talking weeks of inundation for some areas, if not longer, an emergency service spokesman told the AAP newswire. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
It rains, it pours; and it just keeps coming May 22, 2009
A flipped car lies near the Currumbin Surf Club on the Gold Coast. Photo: AFP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Folau's try-scoring feats costing bookmakers a small fortune May 22, 2009
"And it's only May. "In the last two weeks, in games for Australia against the Kiwis and Brisbane against Gold Coast, Folau has cost TAB Sportsbet in excess of $130,000 by scoring the first try each time. That's not the payout figure for both matches, it's the profit-loss statement for them. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
One dead in worst floods for 30 years May 21, 2009
Police declared a state of emergency in the Gold Coast tourist centre, blocking off streets as tables, chairs and even barbecues blew off the top of high-rise buildings. Brisbane was in chaos last night after some of the heaviest rain in years. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Campese falling out of Origin favour May 20, 2009
Seven players - Gold Coast's Anthony Laffranchi, Cronulla's Paul Gallen, Manly pair Glenn Stewart and Anthony Watmough, the Dragons' Ben Creagh, Cowboys' Luke O'Donnell and Penrith's Trent Waterhouse - are in the running for lock, second row and two bench spots ... Wallace, Newcastle fullback Kurt Gidley, centres Jamie Lyon (Manly) and Michael Jennings (Penrith), props Luke Bailey (Gold Coast) and Brent Kite (Manly) and Wests Tigers hooker Robbie Farah are all in the box seat to start for the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
ARU prepares pitch for 15th Super team May 20, 2009
The ARU is equally insistent the team should be based in Australia, with the Gold Coast, Melbourne and western Sydney emerging as early contenders. "We want the 15th team in Australia," ARU deputy CEO Matt Carroll told reporters on Wednesday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Wallabies go toe-to-toe with rival codes May 20, 2009
The 15th team to play in the Australian conference and, despite a South African push for its Southern Kings franchise, the new side is expected to be a fifth Australian side based either in Melbourne, western Sydney or the Gold Coast. The fifth Australian team to involve private equity. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Man sues Crown for $30 million loss May 19, 2009
Crown regularly flew Harry Kakavas from his former home on the Gold Coast to Melbourne in its Gulfstream jet so he could gamble, the court was told. On several flights the pilot, on Crown's behalf, gave Mr Kakavas a box of "lucky money", between $30,000 and $50,000 each time, to get him started. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Apple opens new Melbourne store May 19, 2009
A store in Robina, on the Gold Coast, opened on May 9. Apple already has a Melbourne store in Chadstone, and is rumoured to be working towards opening a third Melbourne store in the CBD.. (The Age, Australia)
Gambler blew $2 million in 43 minutes - court May 19, 2009
But Kakavas, a high flying Gold Coast property developer, replied he was "fine" and proceeded to play games of baccarat, losing more than $2 million in 43 minutes, the court was told. Kakavas is suing Crown for $20. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Gold Coast 'deserves Super 15 side' May 18, 2009
Gold Coast 'deserves Super 15 side ... Gold Coast 'deserves Super 15 side ... Gold Coast, the only legitimate challengers to Melbourne's hopes of entering an expanded Super 15, have called upon the Australian Rugby Union to prevent a bidding war by making an immediate choice based on "rugby reasons". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
A rebel finds his place May 17, 2009
Twenty-five years ago, a starving and scared boy turned himself into a Gold Coast police station after a week of drugs, crime and other activities he no longer cares to mention ... They booked into a motel and "wandered around the Gold Coast for a week". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Noonan sweating on a Stradbroke start after Ortensia treats herrivals with contempt May 17, 2009
" FUN AND GAMES For a horse that was a near-cripple a fortnight ago and flat out walking, the Robert Heathcote-trained filly Funtantes burst some burgeoning reputations when winning the group 2 Champagne Classic. Funtantes, by Easy Rocking, had been troubled by muscle soreness in a leg and, according to Heathcote, "finally came good when it mattered". Funtantes (Larry Cassidy) did all the hard work early, crossing three wide to lead and simply blew her rivals away, running the 1200 metres in a... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
New Farm old hat as property values plummet May 15, 2009
Last night, former Billabong boss Matthew Perrin had his luxury Gold Coast home sold for $1 ... In an auction at the Gold Coast last night, the Mermaid Beach pad sold for $2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Business owner? Meet entrepreneurial singles May 15, 2009
Gold Coast, Queensland ... Gold Coast, Queensland ... Gold Coast, Queensland. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Surfer rescues drowning kangaroo May 15, 2009
The rescue of a drowning kangaroo off the Gold Coast in Australia has been captured on mobile phone. Neil McCallum got on his surfboard to try to rescue the kangaroo after seeing it "dive in the water and start swimming out to sea". (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Brand Down Under May 15, 2009
Last week, Queensland Premier Anna Bligh said the third film in the Chronicles Of Narnia franchise would be shot on the Gold Coast this year, and the big-budget Green Lantern is confirmed to be filmed in Sydney's Fox Studios this year. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Cartwright voices concerns after Laffranchi gets suspended May 14, 2009
Disgruntled Gold Coast coach John Cartwright said the NRL judiciary was rubbing players out too quickly after his Test forward Anthony Laffranchi was suspended for one match for striking. Laffranchi, who started for Australia against New Zealand last week, pleaded not guilty to striking Newcastle's Mark Taufua with a forearm to the head in the 21st minute of last Sunday's game. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Meet educated singles May 14, 2009
Gold Coast, Queensland (southern coast). want a smart, handsome guy with wicked sense of humour, contact me I may know one. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
10 comments May 14, 2009
Unlike most American blacks, he knows his national heritage; the closest to a national heritage the rest of us can identify is some country along Africa's gold coast. Another problem with the African-American label is not all people of African ancestry are dark. (Human Events Online)
Fight will now be on service quality and destinations May 13, 2009
AirAsia X, which is 20% owned by AirAsia, now flies from the low-cost carrier terminal at KL International Airport to Perth, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Hangzhou, Tianjin and London ... AirAsia X, which is 20% owned by AirAsia, now flies from the low-cost carrier terminal at the KL International Airport to Perth, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Hangzhou, Tianjin and London. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Minimal funds to fix Sydney congestion May 13, 2009
The budget has allocated $365 million for a Gold Coast light rail system, $236 million to upgrade the Perth to Fremantle railway by sinking it beneath the CBD and $585 million to extend and modernise Adelaide's rail network. But in Sydney even the northern freight line, a duplication of the CityRail line between Strathfield and Hornsby to ease congestion of Sydney's strained railway system, has failed to secure funding. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Tragical history tour: NBL tribute act plays on but music died longago May 13, 2009
Some maintain it was Jordan who put the air in the Australian basketball bubble and his inevitable decline that caused it to burst so spectacularly that, as of yesterday, only Adelaide, Cairns, Gold Coast, New Zealand, Perth, Townsville and Wollongong remained. The truth lies much deeper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rich boys and 'cool' guns a murderous mix May 13, 2009
A judge has lashed out at Australia's worsening gun culture as he sentenced a Gold Coast millionaire's sons to jail over a shooting death. Brisbane Supreme Court judge Glenn Martin today handed a 10-year jail term to Dionne Matthew Lacey, 22, the son of Ken Lacey, for the manslaughter of landscaper Kevin Palmer, 23. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Brothers' killer left escape route trail May 12, 2009
"[Our father Mario] was our world and even though we live on the Gold Coast and he lived in Sydney, we spoke every night and had a very close relationship," Shannon, 20, said. "Someone has obviously tragically taken that from us and we would appeal to anybody who knows anything to please come forward ... so we can have justice for our father and put our minds at ease to make this easier. "He loved us and lost in all this hype was the fact that they weren't just two businessmen, they were two... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Milli O'Nair's happy life cut horribly short in freak accident May 12, 2009
The driver, an 18-year-old man on his way back to Sydney from the Gold Coast, told investigators he nodded off for a moment and woke when the truck was scraping along the left hand guard rail. He has not yet been charged. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Mariners hoping Sterjovski avoids Asian stopover May 12, 2009
Perth Glory and Gold Coast United are known to have renewed their interest in bringing Sterjovski home, but the Glory could price themselves out of the running should Alvaro Recoba's much-anticipated transfer eventuate, while the Gold Coast already have a slew of expensive signings in addition to marquee man Jason Culina. Central Coast not only have a vacancy for a marquee player but will also gain significant cap relief when they offload up to six players after next week's final Asian Champions... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
