TAB ramps up exotic NRL punting options

TAB SPORTSBET has increased its range of exotic betting options on NRL games as the police investigation into suspicious betting on an exotic in a game last August is prompting a huge debate over whether bookmakers should be scaling back on such bets.

The battle of the mining dynasties

A dispute in a 50-year partnership has been resolved in court, writes Elisabeth Sexton.

All-rounder still lives in hope

JAMES Hopes believes the only way he can reclaim his first-choice status within the Australian one-day team is if selectors scrap their recent policy of using only five genuine bowlers.

It's crowded at the top but Hopes springs eternal

JAMES HOPES believes the only way he can reclaim his first-choice status in the Australian one-day team is if selectors scrap their recent policy of using five genuine bowlers.

Gippsland clean coal port could bring back jobs

DEVELOPING a port in Gippsland in conjunction with Latrobe Valley clean coal projects could bring an estimated benefit of $11.5 billion to Victoria, according to a report currently before the Victorian Government.

Archer an 'unsolicted' bidder

ARCHER Capital has been outed as one of the private equity funds behind an "unsolicited, highly conditional and incomplete" takeover proposal for Energy Developments.

In History's Cold Light, It All Seems A Little Misguided

DOES Australia need a charter of rights, or even a bill of rights? The Rudd Government has appointed a committee headed by the Jesuit priest and lawyer Frank Brennan to consult widely with the community on this question. Brennan has suggested that "doing nothing" is an option.

Perilya's Best Option Just To Stay Afloat

TO STAY afloat, the Broken Hill miner Perilya said it would be forced into a deeply discounted capital raising or a fire sale of assets if shareholders did not approve a $45.5 million equity injection that would hand control of the company to Chinese smelter Zhongjin Lingnan.

Court With Appeal?

There are pros and cons in a new legal option.

No Get Up Left In Tired Jude

THE paddock is the favoured option for Get Up Jude after his disappointing effort in the Group Three Geelong Cup yesterday.

Seven's Prenup Puts Divorce In The Too-dear Basket

Marriage counselling a better option.

Win Stadium No 1 Option For Semi

ST GEORGE Illawarra chief executive Peter Doust yesterday confirmed WIN Stadium is the preferred option if the Dragons earn the right to host a home semi-final.

Dam Still The Best Option

HUNTER Water has responded to criticism that the proposed Tillegra dam might not be needed, saying the dam is necessary to avoid having to build an expensive desalination plant in the event of a major drought.

Nsw Nationals To Fight Merger Calls

THE NSW National Party will resist calls for a merger with the Liberal Party, despite the option being canvassed as a survival measure in a report to be released today.

Nsw Nats To Fight Merger Calls

THE NSW National Party will resist calls for a merger with the Liberal Party, despite the option being canvassed as a survival measure in a report to be released today.

History Option For Museum

PORT Stephens Councillors will tonight decide whether to approve a rezoning application that could close a museum.

Hardie's Tough Nut Hangs On

No option for Gries but to bear it, writes Matt O'Sullivan.

Cooper Still In Talks About New Contract

CONTRACT-CHASING St George Illawarra centre Matt Cooper said the Dragons remained his preferred option for 2009 and beyond.