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Failures cost investors not the state
Sydney's motorway ring route has been largely built on PPP projects.

Rugby: Foreign legion on hold for now
Despite having the option to sign overseas players, New Zealand sides are proving reluctant.

Cipriani to wow Super rugby: Wilkinson
Jonny Wilkinson has predicted fellow Englishman Danny Cipriani will take Super Rugby "by storm" next year.

Melbourne: Oz indigenous history set with Hairspray
The message from Melbourne is racial tolerance, writes Megan Anderson.

League: Richards hobbles to Super League success
Former Wests Tigers winger Pat Richards finished his memorable season with a big smile following Wigan's grand final win.

Cycling: Kiwi medals at world champs
New Zealand cyclist Linda Villumsen has secured the first ever elite medal by a Kiwi at the World Road Cycling Championships near Melbourne.

Cycling: Henderson back on his bike
Greg Henderson might not be flying British Airways again after his world road championships preprations were stalled by a lost bike.

Melbourne: The Cup runneth over
Party time in Melbourne will be bigger than ever for a special 150th birthday bash, writes Janetta Mackay.

NRL: Storm won't stymie Kearney's ambition
The Melbourne Storm will not block Stephen Kearney's career path should the Kiwis coach take on the top job at Parramatta

<i>Gill South</i>: Doing it rough for the night
Fundraiser to aid the homeless gives executives the chance to do good, and be better role models.

Rockefeller killers sentenced to jail
The killers of Melbourne businessman Herman Rockefeller have been sentenced to nine years and seven years in prison.

FPV supercharges Ford's Coyote V8
Ford Performance Vehicles is tacking superchargers to the 'Coyote' V8 for its go-fast Falcons.

<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Powerful potential in getting it right
Auckland City's interim chief executive Doug McKay is drawing inspiration from global experts, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

NRL: Dragons hold off Knights for nervy win
St George Illawarra have wrapped up the NRL minor premiership, holding off a brave fightback from Newcastle.

Town tilts the odds off pokies
The community of Romsey put its foot down about gaming and won. Now others are following suit.