National briefs
Tax commissioner Michael D’Ascenzo has warned against schemes using New Zealand trusts to evade tax, by providing services for a fee marked well above cost.
Samsung ponders Chelsea role
Chelsea’s jersey sponsorship contract with Samsung may hinge on its performance in the May 19 Champions League final.
Hussey sued by management company
Cricketer David Hussey, the younger brother of Australian Test cricketer Michael Hussey, is being sued in Victoria’s Supreme Court by a sports management company for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Aussies put pedal to the mettle in Giro
As we get closer to the annual Tour de France, Australia’s Orica-GreenEDGE cycling team is in warm-up mode, slugging it out in the gruelling Giro d’Italia.
Three turf greats die
Black Caviar is absorbing all available oxygen in Australian racing coverage – and rightly so. But the past month has been a sad one for racing enthusiasts, with Australia losing three former greats in as many weeks – former galloping sensations Northerly and Vo Rogue, as well as champion pacer Village Kid.
Forget the maths, Beale’s the standout number
It seems that time of year when Super Rugby coaches turn to their ability as mathematicians as much as their knowledge of rugby.
Pedal power | Henry Ruiz
Tips, tricks and tales from the chief product officer at realestate.com.au, REA Group.
Manchester City set to win – at any cost
Manchester City has spent £930.4 million turning itself into Britain’s Premier League title contender, a survey of English football reveals.
London Olympics special | To the richest, the spoils
The greater spending power of some nations could upset Australia’s medal hopes.
TV Now ban bad precedent: Optus
Updated | The bitter stoush over Optus’s banned recording service “TV Now” is headed to the High Court, in a development that could complicate the NRL’s hopes of a $1 billion rights deal.
Greedy London landlords go for gold
“Stunning two bedroom two bathroom apartment, near Olympic Park, with stunning views, £3000 ($4820) a week,” reads the online advertisement of a London estate agent specialising in London Olympic Lets 2012.
