Racing
Beat the bookie on Boxing Day
PUSH the Christmas pudding aside, grab the form guide, it's time to find decent-priced winner on one of the biggest racing days on the calendar on Thursday.
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Sire of the stars
CHAMPION stallion Zabeel, the greatest staying influence of the modern era in Australasian racing, has been retired from stud duties.
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Caviar rider's wrong turn
Matt Stewart THE man who deftly steered Black Caviar through the dark dozens of times has pleaded guilty to a charge of incompetent riding at Sale on Tuesday.
Christmas, New Year's survival guide
CLOSURES and altered timetables will mean it's not business as usual for services over the Christmas and New Year period.
Branson to boycott anti-gay Uganda
RICHARD Branson has urged companies to boycott Uganda over a draconian anti-homosexuality bill passed by its parliament last week.
Bravo says Windies embarrassing
DARREN Bravo says something must be done in West Indies cricket after its defeat in the Test series against New Zealand.
Rocker united with homeless mate
A TV reporter interviewed a homeless man in the US who said he used to be in Carlos Santana's band. What happened next was truly heartwarming.
Staff payouts cost Dees, Saints
MELBOURNE'S purge of senior staff cost the club more than $1.8 million, with the Dees racking up $3.1 million in losses.
The 25 must-know Christmas facts
THINK you know all there is to know about the festive season? From sexy Santas to stocking stuffers, we bring you the 25 fun facts of Christmas.