Archive for January, 2006

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Melbourne News

National Australia Bank Says Turnaround in `On Track’ (Update2) (Bloomberg.com)

Jan. 30 (Bloomberg) — National Australia Bank Ltd., the nation’s largest lender by assets, reiterated that loans and deposits are increasing, and said a three-year program to improve its performance is “on track.”

Jan. 30 (Bloomberg) — National Australia Bank Ltd., the nation’s largest lender by assets, reiterated that loans and deposits are increasing, and said a three-year program to improve its performance is “on track.”



TOC should reduce officials in Melbourne trip (IPP Media)

The Tanzania Olympic Committee (TOC) last week named 23 athletes who will represent the country in the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia from March 15-26.

The Tanzania Olympic Committee (TOC) last week named 23 athletes who will represent the country in the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia from March 15-26.



Bryan Twins Win Final in Australia (Los Angeles Times)

MELBOURNE, Australia — Twins Bob and Mike Bryan of Camarillo finally ended their frustration at the Australian Open, winning the doubles title today. The top-seeded Bryans defeated seventh-seeded Martin Damm of the Czech Republic and Leander Paes of India, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, and dropped serve only once.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Twins Bob and Mike Bryan of Camarillo finally ended their frustration at the Australian Open, winning the doubles title today. The top-seeded Bryans defeated seventh-seeded Martin Damm of the Czech Republic and Leander Paes of India, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, and dropped serve only once.



Notebook: Bryans rally to capture doubles title (Sports Illustrated)

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Bob and Mike Bryan won their second consecutive Grand Slam doubles title on Saturday, using their recent experience on vital points to beat Leander Paes and Martin Damm 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 at the Australian Open.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Bob and Mike Bryan won their second consecutive Grand Slam doubles title on Saturday, using their recent experience on vital points to beat Leander Paes and Martin Damm 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 at the Australian Open.



Should Henin-Hardenne have tried to play on? (Sports Illustrated)

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — At what point in a Grand Slam final does a player decide to tough it out though illness or injury, allowing an opponent to win the traditional way — closing out the contest on match point?

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — At what point in a Grand Slam final does a player decide to tough it out though illness or injury, allowing an opponent to win the traditional way — closing out the contest on match point?



Mauresmo Wins First Major in a Walkover (Washington Post)

MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 28 — Amelie Mauresmo won her first Grand Slam title Saturday, dominating Justine Henin-Hardenne before the Belgian retired in the second set of the Australian Open final because of stomach pain.

MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 28 — Amelie Mauresmo won her first Grand Slam title Saturday, dominating Justine Henin-Hardenne before the Belgian retired in the second set of the Australian Open final because of stomach pain.



Federer ready to cool off Baghdatis in final (Sports Illustrated)

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Roger Federer clearly didn’t want to empathize with opponent Marcos Baghdatis ahead of Sunday’s Australian Open final.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Roger Federer clearly didn’t want to empathize with opponent Marcos Baghdatis ahead of Sunday’s Australian Open final.



The Treasure Down Under (New York Times)

MELBOURNE, Australia-Andre Agassi, reborn yet again this time as a balding pirate with a zealot’s focus but a rational game plan, completed his Australian Open debut run with a flourish today, winning his second consecutive Grand Slam tournament and dethroning the top-ranked Pete Sampras at the same time.

MELBOURNE, Australia-Andre Agassi, reborn yet again this time as a balding pirate with a zealot’s focus but a rational game plan, completed his Australian Open debut run with a flourish today, winning his second consecutive Grand Slam tournament and dethroning the top-ranked Pete Sampras at the same time.



Mauresmo’s Win Via Injury Is a Rare Slam Occurrence (Washington Post)

MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 28 — At what point in a Grand Slam final does a player decide to tough it out through illness or injury, allowing an opponent to win the traditional way, by winning on the court?

MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 28 — At what point in a Grand Slam final does a player decide to tough it out through illness or injury, allowing an opponent to win the traditional way, by winning on the court?



Henin-Hardenne takes heat in Australia (South Coast Today)

MELBOURNE, Australia –At what point in a Grand Slam final does a player decide to tough it out though illness or injury, allowing an opponent to win the traditional way — closing out the contest on match point?

MELBOURNE, Australia –At what point in a Grand Slam final does a player decide to tough it out though illness or injury, allowing an opponent to win the traditional way — closing out the contest on match point?



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