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Mainstream journalism is assuming the status of a buggy whip industry so cutting corners is probably inevitable. The main problem with the emergence of niche journalism is that the internet developed on a no-pay basis and people expect to have access to online material free of charge. Printed...

And I suppose, fp, as a long term Eastwood man, you will be very tempted to roar, "Get 'em onside, ref", whenever the Stars (Uni) are defending. Le Grand Bouffe is one of the classier fast food joints in the area. .

I'm certain that Sydney Uni and the Stars would be overjoyed to have Laurie available.

What is the basis for this, Intruder? I wasn't aware that Laurie is coming off contract and I imagine he would be a strong possibility to be in the Wallabies squad. Having said that there is no one more committed to Sydney Uni, and by extension the Stars if he were available. .

The main problem I see with your suggestion is the implicit assumption that the ARU and NSWRU could help a franchise with "financial issues". To do that would require that they themselves had financial resources. .

The splintering of one of the NRC franchises at this early stage is a major worry. Let's hope that the Rams can obtain significant sponsorship support so that there is a strong NRC presence in Sydney's west. .

I thought I was reasonably well informed about Uni and in particular the fact that they do not pay and have not paid any player. Apparently you have more up to date information, RF, concerning "all the players uni pay for". Please elucidate. .

I usually ignore absurd criticism but you have made a very grubby claim as a statement of fact. Back it up by producing your evidence or withdraw it. .

"Failure to turn up or failure to turn up physically"? That's not how I saw the game, coulda. I saw no one on the paddock who didn't put in big time. For mine it was a game where nothing went right for Uni. But I imagine there'll be no excuses from a team that's still very much a work in progress. .

Here you go, coulda: Building on Excellence: Oval No. 2 Development Give 'til it hurts. .

Why don't we wait and see what $10 million can achieve, coulda? And since you have fond memories of No. 2 you'll probably want to tip in for the "Building on Excellence" fund. .

That phrase and Waltzing-Bloody-Matilda can be guaranteed to raise my blood pressure to an unhealthy level. .

It goes against the grain to be helping out the enemy but if the Reds want to get their program back on track they should start talking to Louden. .

And all credit to the Reds for sticking by him for so long. I think their faith will be rewarded. He has serious ability and great attitude. .

Much more likely to be a congenital disconnect between the brain and the tongue. .

Fairfax employees went on strike this week over plans to retrench photographers and some other staff. It is obvious that the company has already got rid of its sub-editors if the latest effort by Matthew "I-played-Super-rugby-and-you-didn't" Burke is anything to go by: "Deep down I think there...

Oh well done, Wodger. Match attendances "down almost 20 per cent". Our esteemed Chairman displays a subtle wit in listing that among the "notable achievements". One thing I think he should be commended on is his harmonious working relationship with CEO, Jason Allen. Often you will find...

"Who are SRU"? According to the NSWRU announcement of the reformation of the Sydney Rugby Union: "The new SRU Board will consist of six directors, three of whom can be current office-holders at Premiership Clubs. There will be two independent directors who cannot have held an office-bearing...

There are some very promising signs of good health in Shute Shield competition at a time when the professional arm of our sport in this city is experiencing a lingering malaise. Irrespective of the on-field fortunes of the Waratahs, fans seem to have largely switched off as evidenced by...

Now let's look at the Fair Work Australia fact sheet on "Internships, Vocational Placements & Unpaid Work": Unpaid work experience placements and internships that don’t meet the definition of a vocational placement can be lawful in some instances. To be lawful, businesses need to ensure that...