Tag: Sydney 2000
Djokovic gets Sydney lifeline
Novak Djokovic has been given a second chance to continue his preparations for the Australian Open defence after he was knocked out of the Brisbane International.[MORE]
Warner blasts Blues to victory
An impressive crowd of 13,378 was treated to an entertaining Twenty20 match between South Australia and the Blues at the Adelaide Oval on Tuesday evening, with the visitors winning by four wickets in the second last over.[MORE]
Stage set for thrilling SCG finale
The onus is on Australia's fledgling attack to stand up and be counted on the final day of the third Test as the home side seeks to keep its world number one ranking.[MORE]
High-rises flagged along Sydney metro
The New South Wales Government has endorsed the building of high-density developments around rail stations in Sydney's inner west if a new metro line goes ahead.[MORE]
Morkel punt backfires at SCG
South Africa's surprising decision to open with Morne Morkel has backfired with Doug Bollinger claiming his first wicket in the third Test.[MORE]
Proteas chasing 376 at SCG
Australia has set South Africa 376 to win the third Test at the SCG and complete a series clean sweep.[MORE]
Australia building hefty lead at SCG
Australia was 3 for 219 at tea, leading South Africa by 337 runs on day four of the third Test at the SCG.[MORE]
Man arrested over Sydney street brawl
Police have arrested a man in his 20s over a brawl in Sydney's south-west last night.[MORE]
Kurnell residents 'endangered by sand mining'
The New South Wales Opposition says continued sand mining in Sydney's south is endangering residents on the Kurnell Peninsula. [MORE]
Ponting, Katich out at SCG
Simon Katich followed skipper Ricky Ponting back to the pavilion before Australia took its lead past 300 in the third Test.[MORE]
Aussies building healthy advantage at SCG
Australia had built a 237-run lead over South Africa at lunch on day four of the third Test at the SCG.[MORE]
Sydney's pollution sparks health warning
Some Sydneysiders are being urged to avoid outdoor exercise today because of high pollution levels.[MORE]
Alcohol, heat blamed for violent brawl
Alcohol and the heat are being blamed for a violent brawl between two feuding families in Sydney's south-west.[MORE]
Hayden removed as Australia extends lead
South African paceman Morne Morkel claimed the wicket of Matthew Hayden early on day four of the third Test at the SCG this morning.[MORE]
46yo 'assaulted man with curtain rod'
A 46-year-old man accused of assaulting another man with a curtain rod is expected to face a Sydney court today. [MORE]
Couple fined $42k over 'salmonella' rolls
A Sydney couple has been fined $42,000 for causing what the New South Wales Government says is the state's worst food poisoning outbreak.[MORE]
Siddle warns of treacherous SCG pitch
Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle says batting conditions at the Sydney Cricket Ground will be very difficult over the next couple of days.[MORE]
Snake bite boy 'fully recovered'
Doctors say a three-year-old boy has fully recovered after being bitten by a snake in the Colo River in Sydney's north-west yesterday.[MORE]
Men shot, stabbed in Sydney brawl
Seven men have been seriously hurt during a brawl involving more than 100 people in Sydney's south-west.[MORE]
3yo stable after apparent brown snake bite
A three-year-old boy who is thought to have been bitten by one of the world's deadliest snakes has been airlifted to hospital in Sydney.[MORE]
Sydney FC chairman backs Kossie
Sydney FC chairman Andrew Kemeny has backed under-pressure coach John Kosmina, saying the club's players must shoulder some blame for the side's poor season.[MORE]
SCG a sea of pink for breast cancer
Spectators turned the SCG into a sea of pink today as they marked Jane McGrath Day during the third Test match against South Africa.[MORE]
Siddle skittles plucky Proteas
Peter Siddle took a maiden five-wicket haul before Australia negotiated six overs without loss to take a stranglehold on the third Test against South Africa.[MORE]
Siddle turns it on in Sydney
Peter Siddle struck four stunning blows as South Africa finished up on 9 for 327, handing Australia a 118-run lead in the third Test.[MORE]
Injured Smith receiving treatment in Melbourne
South African captain Graeme Smith has gone to Melbourne to start receiving treatment on his injured elbow. [MORE]
