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February 7th, 2012

Sydney FC pinch 2-2 draw with Victory - Sydney Morning Herald

January 27th, 2012
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Late winner …. Sydney’s Sebastian Ryall celebrates his goal with teammates and fans. Photo: Getty Images Sydney FC substitute Sebastian Ryall snatched a last-gasp equaliser to re-ignite his club’s A-League season and further frustrate Melbourne Victory …

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Soccer: Melbourne Victory’s wheels get wobbly - New Zealand Herald

January 24th, 2012
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Big-spending and highly ambitious Melbourne Victory are in danger of watching their A-League season blow apart. In just his second game in charge after the club sensationally sacked Mehmet Durakovic (who in turn had been handed the job when highly …

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New Book Explores Melbourne’s Logging Era - PRLog (free press release)

January 24th, 2012
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The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Melbourne’s Logging Era: 1912-1932 from local author Ed Vosatka. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images and memories of days gone by. Melbourne was a quiet coastal …

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Sydney Harbour Bridge to reopen on time - News.com.au

January 23rd, 2012
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SHE was the pockmarked old lady desperately in need of a facelift. And Sydneysiders can breathe a sigh of relief because the surgery has been completed on time. After two weekends of delays, the $3.5 million resurfacing and waterproofing of roads across …

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Sydney out for revenge as they look to reverse Roar result - Sydney Morning Herald

January 23rd, 2012
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AFTER a devastating 1-0 loss to Brisbane Roar last week, Sydney FC return to Queensland to take on the reigning champions in today’s semi-final. Last week’s close match ended with a disappointing own goal from Sydney’s Teresa Polias, a mistake the team are …

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Reunion for Chambers and Storm - The Age

January 20th, 2012
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WILL Chambers is returning to his former club Melbourne after a two-year dalliance with rugby union. The tall centre has signed a three-year deal with the Storm, where he played 42 games between 2007-09 before switching codes to play with the Queensland Reds.

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Airports buoyed by overseas travel - Sydney Morning Herald

January 20th, 2012
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THEY might be experiencing a decline in the total number of passengers passing though their terminals, but Australia’s two biggest airports - in Sydney and Melbourne - are grateful for one group: international travellers. While they have not been large …

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Sydney pay the price for playing it safe as Glory’s gamble comes good - Sydney Morning Herald

January 19th, 2012
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A moment of brilliance from Nicky Carle, a tidy finish from Mark Bridge, and things looked good for Sydney FC on a boiling afternoon in Campbelltown. Trouble was, they didn’t go for the throat. Late in the game, Bridge scythed down Evan Berger in a moment …

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Trapped in Sydney: backpackers can’t afford to see Australia - Sydney Morning Herald

January 19th, 2012
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Overall backpacker numbers for Australia are the same as four years ago, but the number of backpackers getting out of Sydney have plummeted. Photo: Rob Homer Backpackers visiting Australia are finding themselves stuck in Sydney as they postpone plans to …

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Little Sydney and Mega-Melbourne, an instructive comparison in new airport ambitions - Crikey

January 16th, 2012
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It speaks much for the centre of growth and vision in this country to compare the political difficulties that arise over plans for a 2nd Sydney Airport, and the general enthusiasm for a 3rd Melbourne Airport. The push for the selection and …

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