IT'S BARELY seven days since Mark Viduka, through his agent, announced that he was turning his back on Europe and planning to return to Australia.

IN 12 months, the club now known as Melbourne Heart will be well into its first A-League campaign, but as yet precious little is known about it.

THE Royal NSW Bowling Association will allow marquee and import players to participate in the NSW Premier League competition next year.

Beyond the big city meetings, a revolution is changing the way racing does business and builds support, Tony Bourke reports.

Myer may have pulled the pegs on its Melbourne Cup marquee but the champagne will still flow in the Birdcage. CAROLYN WEBB reports.