The Black Keys are sleepy. The bluesy-rock duo, comprised of musicians Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney, cancelled their tour of Australia — Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Melbourne — and New Zealand this week due to exhaustion. Shows in Germany, Switzerland, and France scheduled for March have also been scrapped. In a statement Monday, the [...]
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Australia’s Ponting goes in to bat for his job
December 25th, 2010 |
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Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting Saturday declared himself fit to play in the crucial fourth Ashes Test against England in Melbourne Sunday. The out-of-form batsman, who broke his little finger last weekend in the Perth Test that put the local side back in the game, admitted another low score Sunday would jeopardise his inclusion in [...]
Ponting looks good to play in Melbourne, says Clarke
December 24th, 2010 |
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Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke Friday said that skipper Ricky Ponting is almost certain to play in the fourth Ashes Test against England starting here Sunday. Clarke said Ponting felt good after a net session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and it will be difficult to keep him out of action on the Boxing Day. [...]
Australia ‘slight favourites’ to reclaim Ashes urn: Mark Waugh
December 20th, 2010 |
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Former opener Mark Waugh has said Australia’s emphatic victory in the Perth Test has made them favourites to reclaim the Ashes. The 267-run win for Ricky Ponting’s team in the third Ashes Test in Perth was made more remarkable by the fact that the home side went into the match as underdogs. Speaking on foxsports.com.au’s [...]
ComfortDelgro Corporation rated ‘buy’ by Kim Eng
December 20th, 2010 |
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Kim Eng Research in a Dec 17 research report says: “With the purchase of Swan Taxis in Perth completed, ComfortDelgro is now reported to be among eight companies vying to operate 850 metro buses in Adelaide, the capital of South Australia.
‘Ponting should take inspiration from ‘morphed’ Tendulkar to resurrect his batting’
December 18th, 2010 |
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Australian skipper Ricky Ponting should take inspiration from Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar in order to resurrect his fading batting form, a noted cricket columnist has said. Ponting, who has posted scores of 10, 51, 0 and nine for an average of 23.3 in the first two Tests, managed only 12 runs in Australia’s first [...]
Ponting may be axed as captain if Australia loses Ashes
December 16th, 2010 |
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Ricky Ponting has said he may have to step down as Australian skipper if the Ashes series is lost. Defeat in Perth, would force Ponting and selectors to face the question of his captaincy head-on, but it is doubtful the selectors would replace Ponting as skipper mid-way through the series even if England goes 2-0 [...]
Ponting says decision on retaining Oz captaincy not his to make
December 15th, 2010 |
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Ricky Ponting has said that his future as Australian Test skipper is now out of his hands after a dreadful run of results have left his team on the verge of an embarrassing Ashes defeat. “Probably not a decision for me to make, is it?” Ponting replied when asked if he could stay on as [...]
Warne was never considered for Perth Ashes Test: Chappell
December 13th, 2010 |
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Australian selector Greg Chappell has said that leg-spin legend Shane Warne was never considered for third Ashes Test against England, starting in Perth on Thursday. Speculation that Australia’s all-time leading wicket taker could return to Test cricket had intensified after England won the Adelaide Test by an innings-and-71-runs to go 1-0 up in the five-match [...]
Just the ticket
December 9th, 2010 |
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With apologies to those who don’t like the rather peculiar – and very British Commonwealth-oriented game of cricket – there’s the biennial ding dong between England and Australia taking place at the moment.
Given the fiendish time difference between the old sporting enemies, the latest I’ve managed is 2am before staggering bleary eyed to bed, but our boys – that’s the English in case you’re in Adelaide – are doing pretty well after being soundly thrashed 5-0 last time down under.
We’ve got a pretty explosive batsman on our side – step forward Kevin Pietersen – who bashed the ball about last week – and he just happens to have a great – Aussie – mate of his – the one and only Shane Warne – who has probably enjoyed a similar if not more amount of tabloid headlines as KP.
England are in Melbourne this week ahead of a touring game before the next Ashes battle in Perth and Warnie – true to form and wanting to show off his Victoria hometown – apparently offered to arrange a Lamborghini for his pal to play with.
Quite how anyone secures a Lambo just like that is anyone’s guess, but Warnie’s pretty much close to Royalty when it comes to Oz, so hey presto, a shiny yellow one was found.
Warnie plus KP is just about guaranteed to deliver explosives. And what do you know? Shortly after Kevin took the wheel of the Lamborghini, he got a speeding ticket and some great headlines to bolster his swashbuckling image even further.
Travoltaâ€s wife â€not in labourâ€, says rep
November 16th, 2010 |
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A representative for actor John Travolta has dismissed reports that actor rushed home from Australia because his pregnant wife Kelly Preston went into labor. “This story is 100 per cent false,” Perth Now quoted the actor’s spokesperson as telling People magazine Sunday. “She”s not in labour. John is en-route back to the US as was [...]
John Travolta Jets Home As Kelly Preston Goes Into Labor
November 14th, 2010 |
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John Travolta is making a mad dash back to the Sunny State of Florida after a shortlived trip Australia. It’s the actor’s last ditch effort to be with pregnant wife Kelly Preston, 47, who went into labor with the couple’s third child on Saturday — three weeks ahead of schedule! John had been Down Under [...]
Stamford Land’s 1H net profit after tax soars to $44.3m on favourable forex rate
November 12th, 2010 |
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Stamford Land Corporation, the operator of luxury hotels and developer of residential and commercial properties, says profit after tax increased 329.8% to $44.3 million for the half year ended 30 September 2010 (1HFY2011) from $10.3 million in 1HFY2010.
This was due to the favourable exchange rate for FY 2011 and fair value gains on investment properties. Hotels in Australia continue to perform strongly, with operating results for 2HFY2011 expected to be better than 1HFY2011.
Revenue fell slightly to $110.7 million in 1H11 from $111.0 million in 1H10.
NTA per share increased to $0.53 due to stronger A$ and NZ$ for investments in hotels and properties, with hotels conservatively valued at historical cost less depreciation.
A fair value gain of $47.3 million was recognised for the completion of Dynons Plaza in Perth.
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Avatar’s Naâ€vi language becoming a rage!
October 19th, 2010 |
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Avatar”s Na”vi language is gradually becoming a rage, with online communities springing up to teach it and a recent US invitation-only convention garnering avid fans from as far as Europe. The language”s creator Professor Paul Frommer said he did not underestimate the power of the Internet in fuelling people”s desire to learn the language spoken [...]
Little Dragon: Update & Video
October 8th, 2010 |
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DRAGONS & GORILLAZ FIND ACCORD
While the rest of Little Dragon is back in Gothenburg, Sweden putting the finishing touches on their newly recorded album, Yukimi Nagano and Fredrik Wallin are currently on the road with the Gorillaz in North America as special guests’ performing both “Empire Ants” & “To Binge” off the Gorillaz’s Plastic Beach. Little Dragon is the only group featured twice on the spring 2010 release from the Gorillaz. The remaining members of Little Dragon will join Nagano and Wallin on the road for an exclusive full band performance this fall at the Treasure Island Music Festival in San Francisco (10/16), and then on the road in Europe as support for the Gorillaz, opening all of the shows along the world tour (Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand) through the end of the year. They will complete mastering their follow up to Machine Dreams after the Gorillaz tour. The Dragons are also set to depart for their own solo tour across the US at the top of 2011.
TOUR DATES NORTH AMERICA LITTLE DRAGON SUPPORTING THE GORILLAZ ON TOUR EUROPE ASIA AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND
GORILLAZ TOUR FEATURING FRED WALLIN AND YUKIMI NAGANO OF LITTLE DRAGON, WITH NERD AS SUPPORT
10/8 New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
10/10 Camden, NJ @ Susquehanna Bank Center
10/11 Fairfax, VA @ Patriot Center
10/13 Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre
10/14 Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
10/16 Chicago, IL @ UIC Pavilion
10/17 Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
10/20 Dallas, TX @ Verizon Theatre
10/22 Austin, TX @ Frank Erwin Center
10/24 Denver, CO @ Wells Fargo Theatre
10/26 Phoenix, AZ @ Dodge Theatre
10/27 Los Angeles, CA @ Gibson Amphitheatre
10/28 San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena
10/30 Oakland, CA @ Oracle Arena
11/2 Seattle, WA @ Key Arena
11/3 Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
W/ MORE SPECIAL GUESTS TO BE ANNOUNCED
11/11 Dublin, IRE @ O2
11/12 Manchester, UK @ Evening News Arena
11/14 London, UK @ O2 Arena
11/15 Amsterdam, NL @ HMH
11/16 London, UK @ O2 Arena
11/17 Birmingham, UK @ NIA
11/18 Brighton, UK @ Centre
11/21 Berlin, DE @ Velodrom
11/22 Paris, FR @ Zenith
11/23 Paris, FR @ Zenith
11/25 Antwerp, BE @ Lotto
12/3 Hong Kong @ Asia World Arena
12/6 Perth, AUS @ Burswood Dome
12/8 Adelaide, AUS @ Entertainment Centre
12/11 Melbourne, AUS @ Rod Laver
12/16 Sydney, AUS @ Entertainment Centre
12/19 Brisbane, AUS@ Entertainment Centre
12/21 Auckland, NZ @ Vector Arena
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Primus: Australian Dates Free EP & New Blog
August 6th, 2010 |
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UPDATES IN THE WORLD OF PRIMUS
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Primus have announced
Australian dates for early 2011. Check out the dates below.
The band has also unveiled a free EP from a June 2010
rehearsal now available for download. Click here to grab
it and check out the track list below.
Finally, Primus has unveiled a new blog featuring setlists, photos, videos and audio documenting the current
tour. The band will update after every show.
Tour Dates:
2/26 Brisbane, RNA Showgrounds
2/27 Sydney, Eastern Creek Raceway
3/4 Melbourne, Melbourne Showgrounds
3/5 Adelaide, Bonython Park
3/7 Perth, Steel Blue Oval
EP Track List:
1. “Pudding Time”
2. “American Life”
3. “Duchess And The Proverbial Mind Spread”
4. “Harold Of The Rocks”
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Gorillaz World Tour
July 22nd, 2010 |
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PLASTIC BEACH SAILING THROUGH EUROPE, NORTH AMERICA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA AND NEW
ZEALAND
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Gorillaz are set to take
their Plastic Beach around the world later this year. The band have today confirmed they will play 20 shows in North
America (including their first ever show at Madison Square Garden) 10 nights across Europe including 2 nights at
London’s 02 Arena before heading to Asia and down under for 7 shows.
Gorillaz fanclub, the Sub Division, will benefit from
pre-sale ahead of tickets going on general sale.
This is Gorillaz first world tour. The previously announced tour will now become part of the “Escape to Plastic Beach”
World Tour, with the live shows moving from September into November to include an additional show at the
Brighton Centre and Antwerp Lotto.
The new show at Brighton Centre on November 18 is set to go on general sale at 9:00am on Friday July 30 and the
show at Antwerp Lotto goes on sale July 31. All other UK & Europe shows are on sale now. Full details are available
at gorillaz.com/tour-dates.
Join Sub-Division now for ticket pre-sale on all newly added dates gorillaz.com/subdivision
NORTH AMERICA
Gorillaz will tour North America in October (dates and venues to be announced shortly).
EUROPE
11th November – Dublin O2
12th November – Manchester Evening News Arena
14th November – London O2 Arena
15th November – Amsterdam HMH
16th November – London O2 Arena
17th November – Birmingham NIA
18th November – Brighton Centre
21st November – Berlin Velodrom
22nd November – Antwerp Lotto
23rd November – Paris Zenith
AUSTRALIA
6th December – Perth Burswood Dome
8th December – Adelaide Entertainment Centre
11th December – Melbourne Rod Laver
16th December – Sydney Entertainment Centre
19th December – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
NEW ZEALAND
21st December – Auckland Vector Arena
HONG KONG
Gorillaz will play Hong Kong (to be announced shortly)
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ComfortDelgro Corp rated buy by Kim Eng Research
July 21st, 2010 |
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Kim Eng Research in a July 20 research report says: “ComfortDelgro is bidding to enter the Australian taxi market via an A$38.8 million acquisition of Swan Taxis, the largest taxi operator in Perth, Western Australia.
ComfortDelgro flat; Muted reception to Aussie buy
July 16th, 2010 |
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ComfortDelgro’s (C52.SG) expansion in Australia, via A$38.8 million ($46.8 million) acquisition of Swan Taxis, generating little interest among investors, according to Dow Jones.
Stock flat at $1.50 in thin trade. Public transport operator seeking to buy Swan Taxis, which has biggest cab market share in Perth, in bid to enlarge footprint in Australia, where it’s already one of largest private bus companies in New South Wales, Victoria.