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HEADLINES
McMahon missing from Australian team

Netball: The Australian team to contest a two Test series against New Zealand next month was named on Wednesday, but goal attack Sharelle McMahon was missing. more »

Beijing Olympics come to an end

Olympics: The Beijing Olympics closed after an amazing 16 days of competition and an even more glittering closing ceremony. more »

Chokljat claims Vixens top award

Netball: Natasha Chokljat claimed the Melbourne Vixens best and fairest award for the inaugural ANZ Championship season. more »

McLellan claims silver in amazing result

Olympics: Sally McLellan did the unthinkable and claimed a silver medal in the 100 metre hurdles final on day 11 of competition at the Beijing Olympics. more »

Snowsill overcomes previous disappointment to claim gold

Olympics: Triathlete Emma Snowsill overcame Australia’s previous disappointments to claim gold on day 10 of competition at the Beijing Olympics. more »

Glittering career comes to a an end

Olympics: The glittering Olympic career of Grant Hackett came to an end on day nine of competition at the Beijing Olympics. more »

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FEATURES & OPINION
0 Cox Plate Preview

This year’s W.S. Cox Plate, the Weight-For-Age Championship of Australia, is shaping as the race of the Spring. Chris Venus previews the race and gives his selections for the $3.05 Million Group One Feature.

0 Caulfield Cup Preview

Despite the absence of some interstate and overseas horses due to equine influenza, this year’s Caulfield Cup field still looks as good as ever. Chris Venus previews the race and looks at whether anything can topple hot favourite Maldivian.

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