The West Indies cricket team is a shadow of its former self. And has a lot in common with Austin Powers.
Santa spills the beans
In a special treat for our readers, we have obtained a rare interview with Santa as he prepares to harness the reindeer for his annual global pilgrimage. Perhaps due to lack of sleep or an excess of Mrs Claus’ famous eggnog, Santa has blown the lid on some of the more unusual requests he has…
The egos have landed
His fiefdom is rife with corruption, he himself is under criminal investigation and two World Cup bids get stinkier by the day. But according to Vladimir Putin, this is all good reason for FIFA president Septic Bladder to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Yes, in Vlad’s mind, Septic deserves the same honour that has…
Do you have Christmas brain?
Reader’s request Last week I turned up at a Christmas party. There was no one there. Not because it was a dud party but because I was a day early. The thing is, I knew about a hundred metres from the venue that I’d be turning up to an empty room. In that pre-party calm…
This is still our Sydney
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Flowers in Martin Place at 9.30am on Tuesday. It’s Monday morning and I’m running late. Walking late. It’s twenty minutes to ten when I turn left from Phillip St into Martin Place. I don’t look at the Lindt cafe as I pass. My eyes are focused on the Channel Seven news…
Sports stars and their big mouths
Forget the investigations over bid corruption and concerns over the abuse of construction workers. David Beckham reckons we should all support the 2022 Qatar World Cup. “Whether it’s corrupt or not, those countries have been chosen. People need to get behind that,” Becks told Radio Times. “It’s about bringing football to new countries. They should…
Is this the Olympics or the Hunger Games?
There’s flesh-eating bacteria in the water and alligators hanging out on the golf course. A fatal horse disease that’s been used as a biological weapon was discovered near the Equestrian Centre. Public security has been described as a ‘total improvisation’. And there’s no guarantee there’ll be any power. So is this the Olympics or is…
Cheer up, lads, you won the Davis Cup
It’s the first time the Poms have won the Davis Cup in 79 years. And it’s not like they win a lot of hardware in the sporting arena*. So you’d think the Poms could muster some excitement about taking out tennis’ ultimate team trophy. But Andy Murray says there’s no point having a victory parade…
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