Sydney topped the index for climate and cleanliness

Sydney’s position as one of the world’s leading cities has been confirmed today with the release of results from the latest Anholt-Gfk Roper City Brands Index. “This ranking means Sydney remains ahead of cities like London, Rome, New York and San Francisco in the minds of consumers internationally as one of the world’s most attractive … Read more

JACKSON: THE FINAL CURTAIN

Michael Jackson died Thursday after suffering a cardiac arrest, sending shockwaves sweeping across the world and tributes pouring in for the tortured music icon revered as the ‘King of Pop’. Jackson, 50, collapsed at his rented mansion in the exclusive Los Angeles neighborhood of Holmby Hills and was rushed to hospital by paramedics before being … Read more

Best Day in Wimbledon for Australia

“I’m very pleased with myself that I was able to do that – but disappointed in the fact that it kind of took me to get to that point before I pulled it all together again, But I get another chance to come back and try and improve all that. She’s been a little bit … Read more

Fit Flintoff is a threat : Adam Gilchrist

“He creates an aura of control, even if you get a good shot away he has that look in his eye, and a demeanour, that suggests it is all part of a big plan. When I have faced Flintoff since he can still get his weaponry to that level. It’s just he’s not been able … Read more

Cameron Diaz gets her Walk of Fame star

“It was what has given me the strength and courage to live this extraordinary life and it is what powers the light that burns inside of me, bright enough for me to be honoured today with this star on the Walk of Fame, the eternal love my mom and dad shared.”  Diaz said. Born on … Read more

NSW target Shahid Afridi

DYNAMIC Pakistani batsman Shahid Afridi will be targeted as NSW’s foreign import for next season’s domestic Twenty20 competition, after leading his country to glory in England. NSW will approach Afridi to join their ranks with the intention of qualifying him for the lucrative Champions League Twenty20 tournament in 2010, but he could also be used … Read more

Proud Pakistan lift World T20 title

Pakistan won their first major title in 17 years when they stunned Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the World Twenty20 final at a sell-out Lord’s here on Sunday. Afridi paid tribute to skipper Younus. “Younus gave me great confidence,” said Afridi. “I told him that I wanted to bat at number three in the … Read more

Pakistan send South Africa home

Pakistan defeated South Africa by seven runs in an exciting finish in the first semi-finals of the World Twenty20 Cup 2009 . Shahid Afridi shone with bat and ball as Pakistan dumped South Africa by seven runs to storm into the World Twenty20 final here on Thursday. The maverick batsman smashed 51 from 34 balls … Read more

$27,500 per night! No Worries Mate

They are expected to take up the entire 39th floor of the five-star hotel. As VIP guests Tom and Katie – along with three-year-old daughter Suri – will have panoramic views of the city, a butler and a nanny service on call 24 hours a day. Katie recently revealed she can’t wait to move to … Read more