James Packer Trys To Take Over Channel 10

Published on October 21, 2010 by Technology Slice

Analysts believe the AFL broadcasting rights are central to Mr Packer’s move on Ten shares, which also gives him a “foot in both camps” when the federal government makes its decision on changing rules which specify that some sporting events should be kept on free TV. A substantial shareholder notice lodged with the Australian stock [...]

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Ben Cousins To Announce Retirement

Published on August 16, 2010 by Technology Slice

Ben Cousins To Announce Retirement – Richmond great Matthew Richardson is confident Ben Cousins’ impending AFL retirement is the right move for the controversial midfielder. Cousins, 32, will announce the end of his playing career at a press conference on Tuesday. The recovering drug addict spent over three hours at the club’s Punt Road headquarters [...]

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Saints Players Cleared In Schoolgirl Scandal

Published on May 27, 2010 by Technology Slice

Saints Players Cleared In Schoolgirl Scandal – Two St Kilda footballers accused of having sex with a 17-year-old schoolgirl who became pregnant were yesterday cleared by both police and the AFL of any wrongdoing. And AFL fears that the players had abused their position during a school community camp visit were alleviated when it became [...]

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Foxtel Offers TV Through Microsoft XBOX

Published on May 24, 2010 by Technology Slice

Foxtel Offers TV Through Microsoft XBOX – PAY TV operator Foxtel will partner with Microsoft to launch 30 of its channels via the Xbox 360 games console using the internet. There were no pricing details announced this morning but Foxtel chief Kim Williams told journalists it would be “magnificiently affordable” since there would be no [...]

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Victoria Good Friday Appeal Record

Published on April 3, 2010 by Technology Slice

Victoria Good Friday Appeal Record – Victoria’s Good Friday Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal has smashed another record as supporters dug deep with more than $14 million in donations. The appeal broke the record set last year of $13.8 million as it topped $14,462,000 this year. The figure was announced at midnight with country Victoria coming [...]

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