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  • Warner reported for beaching Code of Behaviour

    Cricket Australia (CA) Sunday said David Warner has been reported for breaching their Code of Behaviour. Warner is alleged to have breached Rule 6 which is "Unbecoming behaviour, regarding comments posted on his twitter account". The rule states that "players and officials must not at any time engage in behaviour unbecoming to a representative player or official that could (a) bring them or ...

  • Australian scientist plans to reveal rewrite history behind ancient coins discovery

    An Australian scientist is planning an expedition to the Wessel islands in July and will revisit the location where five coins and an old map might reveal findings recreating Australia's history. Professor of Anthropology at Indiana University in US Ian McIntosh plans to open up possibilities that the 1000-year-old coins may prove that explorers from distant countries might have landed in ...

  • Brisbane cyclists loud sex talks led to renaming of route

    The popular cycling map app Strava has had one of its most popular Brisbane segments renamed 'Bedroom antics - shhhh' after complaints from homeowners along that route that riders were talking loudly about their sex lives. According to News.com.au, complaints from Yeronga residents sparked a petition last month to crack down on riders talking too loudly along a stretch of the popular River ...

  • OZ school under fire for holding mini models contest

    A Gold Coast Primary school has come in for a bit of criticism after it launched a model search for kids as young as two. The Ashmore State School Model Search, which features categories for kids from 2-13, will be held at a Family Fun Fair next month, and the prizes will include modeling courses valued up to 500 dollars for winners and categories like best catwalk model and most photogenic, ...

  • Ian Chappell warns Big Bash League to vet overseas players to avoid importing corruption

    Former Australian captain Ian Chappell has said that the Australian Twenty20 tournament, the Big Bash League (BBL) needs to carefully vet their overseas contracted players in order to avoid importing corruption. Chappell's comments came following the spot-fixing controversy enveloping the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), in which three Indian cricketers of the Rajasthan Royals franchise, ...

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Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay

Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay

Little has changed for Harold and Kumar, the eponymous duo who went searching for sliders to quench their dope-fueled munchies back in 2004. Of course, that makes perfect sense since Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay takes place less tha ... ...

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  • Captain aspirant Warner may bid adieu to Ashes hopes over Twitter rant

    Australian Test batsman David Warner may reportedly lose his place in the squad for the prestigious Ashes tour following his Twitter outburst. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Warner may now have to face a Cricket Australia code of behaviour hearing to explain why he should still be allowed on the upcoming Ashes series. Warner launched a blistering attack against two of the Australian ...

  • Warner may face strict CA action for Twitter outburst

    Australian Test batsmen David Warner is likely to be charged with detrimental public comment for his Twitter outburst under Cricket Australia's (CA) code of conduct, delivering a setback to his leadership aspirations. Condemning Warner, CA's high-performance chief Pat Howard had confirmed that Warner will be disciplined after using the social networking site to launch a savage attack on cricket ...

  • Australian market set to open higher

    The Australian market looks set to open higher after Wall Street again set new records.At 0630 AEST on Monday, the June share price index futures contract was up 19 points at 5,212.In economic news on Monday, the Commonwealth Bank business sales indicator for April as is the National Australia Bank's business customer satisfaction ratings and the ASX launches exchange-traded bonds.John ...

  • Australian actress Penne Hackforth-Jones dies aged 64

    Australia One of Australia's most recognisable actors, Penne Hackforth-Jones, has died at the age of 64 after battling lung cancer.Born in 1949 in the US state of Connecticut, her first credited role was in the 1969 TV series Riptide.Hackforth-Jones appeared in many well-known Australian television series including A Country Practice, All Saints and Mother and Son.She was also in films ...

  • Morning Express More sun for Sydney

    : Brisbane v Gold Coast, Full Time 32-6South Sydney v Wests Tigers, Full Time 54-10St George Illawarra v Parramatta, Full Time 32-12Penrith v Warriors, Full Time 62-6North Queensland v Sydney Roosters, Full Time 8-12Cronulla v Canberra, Full Time 30-20Newcastle v Canterbury-Bankstown, Full Time 44-8Melbourne v Manly, Pre game 20-May-2013 ...

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