What is a 1% Saving Worth to your Club's Operation?
Golf -
By Mike Orloff (30 Jul 10 13:30)
Simple maths show that for every 1% reduction in your 'cost of goods' (COG) you will save $10,000 per $1million in revenue you receive each year. - Read Article
Etihad Confident of Stable Surface
A.F.L -
By Editor (30 Jul 10 10:00)
Etihad Stadium chief executive Ian Collins is confident the playing surface will be in an acceptable condition for all matches it is scheduled to host this weekend. - Read Article
FIFA Panel Winding up OZ Tour
Football -
By Editor (30 Jul 10 9:00)
The final chance for Australia's 2022 World Cup bid team to impress the visiting FIFA delegation will arrive today when its whirlwind three-day inspection tour concludes. - Read Article
The Drain Brain
Consultancy -
By Jonathan Tucker STRI (30 Jul 10 6:40)
Quite simply, sustainable drainage systems aim to mimic, as closely as possible, the natural drainage of a site, in order to manage the impact of development in terms of flood risk and water pollution. - Read Article
Queen Elizabeth Oval Resurfacing Well Overdue
A.F.L -
By Editor (30 Jul 10 6:00)
Work will begin within the coming year on the resurfacing of the Queen Elizabeth Oval. - Read Article
MCG, Skilled Available to Take Games
A.F.L -
By Editor (29 Jul 10 21:30)
Skilled Stadium and the MCG are available as alternative venues if players boycott the troubled Etihad Stadium. - Read Article
Brumby buys into Etihad War
A.F.L -
By Editor (29 Jul 10 12:00)
John Brumby has backed AFL player concerns about Etihad's surface problems. - Read Article
All Blacks not Getting to Train at Etihad Stadium
Racing -
By Editor (29 Jul 10 9:00)
Graham Henry admitted frustration at the All Blacks not getting to train at Etihad Stadium but both New Zealand and Wallabies camps played down the growing controversy over the playing surface for Saturday night's clash in Melbourne. - Read Article
Mayor Draws Line in Sand on Centenary Oval Cost.
General News -
By Editor (29 Jul 10 6:00)
Port Lincoln mayor Peter Davis says the council will draw a financial line in the sand over future funding for an upgrade of the city's Centenary Oval. - Read Article
Why We Need More Par-Three Courses
Golf -
By Editor (28 Jul 10 19:00)
Mike Keiser, who commissions everything at the Bandon Dunes complex in Oregon as a golf purist's fantasy, is building a fifth course to add to his famous four. - Read Article
Technology and teamwork ensure perfect playing conditions at Old Course, St Andrews
Golf -
By Press Release (28 Jul 10 12:00)
New Open Champion Louis Oosthuizen and his caddie Zack Rasego were not the only partnership celebrating on the 18th green of St Andrews last week - Read Article
Twenty Questions with Frank Newberry
Editorial -
By Laurence Gale MSc (28 Jul 10 10:10)
Frank Newberry - wants to learn to play the piano in another language and is gaga about Lady Gaga - Read Article
UWA Pesticide Leaching Workshop
Education -
By Brendon Cant (28 Jul 10 9:00)
A better understanding of pesticides and the risks associated with their routine application to vegetation in Western Australian urban, natural and agricultural environments will improve the management of potential public health and environmental risks. - Read Article
$50 million plan for Ballarat AFL stadium
A.F.L -
By Editor (28 Jul 10 6:00)
A Secret plan is believed to have been hatched by the State Government that will see a $50 million AFL-standard stadium built in Ballarat. - Read Article
Relocation of Etihad games a possibility
A.F.L -
By Editor (27 Jul 10 20:25)
The relocation of AFL games from Etihad Stadium will be considered if there is a repeat of the slippery conditions which confronted Hawthorn and St Kilda players in their round 17 match last Friday night. - Read Article
PROLINE V4 In the News
Offers -
By Terry Ibrahim (27 Jul 10 17:20)
The release of FountainLine’s PROLINE V4 Line Marking Machine has been well received by customers and distributors alike.
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Etihad Turf must Improve, says AFL
A.F.L -
By Editor (27 Jul 10 14:00)
AFL Operations manager Adrian Anderson says the League was “very disappointed” with the slipperiness of the Etihad Stadium turf during the match between Hawthorn and St Kilda last Friday night. - Read Article
Randwick Renovations to give Cash Flow a Boost
Racing -
By Editor (27 Jul 10 9:00)
Why build flash Randwick grandstands for once-a-year racegoers, reaching capacity about twice in a season, when Australian Jockey Club training facilities urgently need improvements? - Read Article
Tasmania Government won't fund Bellerive Matches
A.F.L -
By Editor (27 Jul 10 6:00)
Tasmania's Premier David Bartlett says his government will not bid for AFL matches to be played at Hobart's Bellerive Oval at the expense of Launceston's York Park. - Read Article
Turf Grass Association Australia Vic Cricket Wicket Seminar Wrap Up
Shows and seminars -
By Rob Jenkins (26 Jul 10 21:20)
Last week saw the annual Turf Grass Association Australia Inc. Victoria Cricket Wicket Seminar take place at the MCG-Olympic Room; well, that was a mouthful. A great turn out of over 300 made it along for the informative day at the home of Cricket the MCG in Melbourne. - Read Article