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Odd Spot
Canadian research shows that couples who have been together for at least 18 years are able to easily identify their partner’s voice in a crowded room. The so-called cocktail party effect was tested on couples aged 44 to 79, who were able to ignore other voices and focus on their partner’s for a better success rate.
Barry Hall: Pioneer of Australian diplomatic corps
BARRY HALL 1921-2013
Barry Hall was the last of the first. He was the remaining surviving member of the inaugural class of diplomatic staff cadets recruited in 1943, when 1500 eligible men and women applied to join the Department of External Affairs.
Soccer
Arsene Wenger backs Arsenal to win Premier League title
London Arsene Wenger insists his boys have grown into men and will maintain momentum.
Soccer
Jose Mourinho slams Luis Suarez for diving
Matt Law, London Chelsea manager claims anti-Chelsea bias among TV pundits.
Soccer
Nicolas Anelka denies quenelle gesture was anti-Semitic
Matt Law and John Percy, London French player insists gesture merely a tribute to his friend, French comedian Dieudonne M'bala M'bala,
Football
A-League: Clubs to pay for fans' bad behaviour under FFA plan
DOMINIC BOSSI A-League clubs could soon be punished for the actions of their fans, with Football Federation Australia exploring the prospect of deducting competition points from clubs whose supporters repeatedly misbehave as part of its crackdown on anti-social fan behaviour.
A-League: New coaches set to meet as old guard falls away
Adrian Warren Central Coast Mariners coach Phil Moss plans to throw a few surprises at Perth Glory as his A-League premiers attempt to galvanise their stuttering title defence on New Year's Eve.
Horseracing
Autopsy for Black Caviar half-brother Jimmy as inquiry into former owner Bill Vlahos continue
Patrick Bartley, Ben Butler An autopsy has been conducted on the body of Black Caviar's half-brother Jimmy to determine the cause of the illness that led to the $5 million thoroughbred being put down. Meanwhile, investigations into the colt's former owner Bill Vlahos are continuing.
Myer tries to placate online shoppers
AMY MCNEILAGE Myer is striving to limit the damage of its major website crash, apologising to frustrated online customers and offering specials and free postage when it is back online.
Sailing
To the Victoire go the spoils as crew overcome 'dumb decision' in Sydney to Hobart triumph
RUPERT GUINNESS Darryl Hodgkinson had extra cause to celebrate after his 50-footer Victoire was declared the Sydney to Hobart handicap winner on Monday.
Cricket
Support for Alastair Cook crumbles
Nick Hoult Vanquished England captain admits his position as leader is under threat.
Football study finds concussion management widely misunderstood
ADAM CAREY Most coaches and trainers do not know how to manage concussion in a player.
Tennis
Marinko Matosevic finally wins in Australia and sets sights on Open
LINDA PEARCE There were two gorillas clinging to Marinko Matosevic; now there is one.
Tennis
Roger Federer looks for new angles with new specialist coach Stefan Edberg
LINDA PEARCE Champion asked if new coach means he needs to play more aggressively.
Cricket
The fall and rise of Australia
CHRIS BARRETT It's been a year of drama, ending in glory, for Michael Clarke's Ashes-winning team.
Cricket
A season with Test cricket legend Ricky Ponting convinced Alex Doolan he was good enough to play for Australia
MICHAEL GLEESON Alex Doolan learnt much from Ricky Ponting in a year.
Cricket
Backups for Shane Watson added to XI
Chloe Saltau and Michael Gleeson Shane Watson confident he will be able to bat and bowl in the Sydney Test.
Shake: The rise and rise of wet pet photography
Stephen Hutcheon 12:01am Take one dog, add water and suddenly you have a viral sensation on your hands.
Michael Schumacher fighting for his life
9:08pm Former Formula One racing driver Michael Schumacher is fighting for his life.
Winter Games
Indian flag hopes on ice ahead of Sochi Games
Delhi 8:51pm Shiva Keshavan doesn't know if he will compete under the Indian flag in Sochi.
Sport results for Monday, December 30
8:28pm All the latest sporting results from around Australia and the world including cricket, soccer, football, swimming, tennis, basketball, bowls, cycling, ice hockey and boxing.
NFL
Aaron Rodgers delivers Green Bay Packers playoff birth
8:20pm Aaron Rodgers threw a 48-yard touchdown pass to Randall Cobb with 38 seconds remaining on Sunday to give Green Bay a 33-28 victory at Chicago and a National Football League playoff berth.
Academik Shokalskiy rescue: How mission came undone by 'one giant meringue'
NICKY PHILLIPS 8:29pm An icebreaker at work is an impressive sight. After more than five days of steaming 1100 nautical miles towards Commonwealth Bay, the Aurora Australis finally began her slow crawl over thick pack ice just before 6am on Monday.
Hopman Cup
Isner serves up winning start to season at Hopman Cup
Brad Elborough 7:40pm John Isner is already enjoying a better start to his season than he did last year - and it has only just begun.
AFL
Collingwood moves to keep star midfielder Dane Swan
8:48pm Collingwood star appears on the verge of signing a two-year contract extension.
Extend fee to emergency departments too, author of co-payment scheme Terry Barnes says
Gareth Hutchens, Dan Harrison 8:00pm The author of the plan to charge people $6 for visiting a GP says hospitals may have to charge a similar fee to stop patients from clogging up emergency departments.
Barty's big upset on successful day for Aussies
Phil Lutton 7:28pm Ipswich teenager Ashleigh Barty has joined veteran Casey Dellacqua in the second round of the Brisbane International, with the 17-year-old moving past Daniela Hantuchová 6-3 7-5 on Pat Rafter Arena.
Peter Greste, Australian journalist among four arrested in Egypt
AMY MCNEILAGE 7:50pm An Australian correspondent was one of four journalists in custody in Egypt on Sunday night.
Motorcyclist killed in Footscray crash
6:50pm Police are investigating a fatal crash in Melbourne's west on Sunday night.
Schumacher in critical condition
6:48pm Family and fans are gathering at the hospital where former Formula One champion Michael Schumacher is in critical condition after a skiing accident.
