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Racing: Apprentices go head to head
Apprentices Brenton Avdulla and Josh Adams fought out the Villiers Stakes last week and are well poised to do likewise in Sunday's Summer Cup.
![Yachting: No repeat of '98 say organisers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Yachting: No repeat of '98 say organisers
Sydney to Hobart organisers don't believe conditions will be as dangerous as those encountered during the tragic 1998 race.
![Drugs scandal threatens Australian Navy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Drugs scandal threatens Australian Navy
A major scandal threatens to engulf the Royal Australian Navy.
![Citroen pegs C3 as the bomb](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Citroen pegs C3 as the bomb
There's hot competition in the small car sector, with everything from cheap'n'cheerful runabouts to well-equipped Euro style-meisters on offer. So Citroen's C3 must make an impact if it is to revitalise the brand.
![Ex-league star named as alleged assailant](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ex-league star named as alleged assailant
Sydney police have charged a Kings Cross hotel security guard, believed to be former high-profile rugby league player John Hopoate, following the serious assault of a man in a Kings Cross street.
![Australia to be overrun by Oprah lovers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Australia to be overrun by Oprah lovers
Brand Oprah gives Australia plenty of good publicity but tourists who don't share her philosophy might be put off.
![Sydney: The Pearl in the crown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Sydney: The Pearl in the crown
Holidays aboard cruise ships are no longer the domain of the elderly, discovers Heather Wright.
![<i>The Muddle-headed Wombat</i> author dies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
<i>The Muddle-headed Wombat</i> author dies
New Zealand-born Ruth Park resonated with generations of Australians, novelist Thomas Keneally said today.
![Coastal walkway offers a snapshot of Sydney life](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Coastal walkway offers a snapshot of Sydney life
Surf lifesaving was invented in Australia and Bondi and Bronte vie for the title of having the oldest lifesaving clubs in the country.
![Oprah brings tears and joy to Sydney](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Oprah brings tears and joy to Sydney
Oprah Winfrey-mania hit fever pitch today as the TV star recorded the first of two shows from the steps of Sydney Opera House in front of 6000 screaming fans.
![Motorsport: V8 champion changing teams](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Motorsport: V8 champion changing teams
V8 Supercar champion James Courtney's anticipated departure from Dick Johnson Racing was confirmed on Monday.
![NZ nurse murder-accused tries to take own life](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ nurse murder-accused tries to take own life
The man charged with the murder of NZ nurse Michelle Beets has attempted to take his life in an Australian prison.
![Soccer: Roar win first ever match in Sydney](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Soccer: Roar win first ever match in Sydney
Brisbane Roar have extended their lead at the top of the A-League table to seven points after accounting for Sydney FC last night.
![Young: The cherry capital of Australia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Young: The cherry capital of Australia
The New South Wales town of Young is best known for its cherries but it also boasts a colourful history of bushrangers, gold and riots.
![League: Former NRL player found dead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
League: Former NRL player found dead
Former National Rugby League player Jacin Sinclair has been found dead in his house on Thursday.
![Yachting: Sydney success for NZ sailors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Yachting: Sydney success for NZ sailors
New Zealand sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke claimed a notable scalp when beating 49er world champions Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen at the Sail Sydney regatta yesterday.