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Scott Colin Hay from the band 'Men at Work'. Photo: Reuters

Men at Work took famous 'Down Under' riff from the Girl Guides

Friday February 05 2010

'DOWN UNDER', the '80s smash hit about a land where 'beer does flow and men chunder (vomit)', has earned millions of dollars for Men at Work and their record labels.

Tennis: Soaring Sorensen aims for new heights

Thursday February 04 2010

LOUK SORENSEN has set his sights on breaking into the top 150 of the ATP singles world rankings by the end of this year.

Tennis: Rejuvenated Federer revels in new-found energy after difficult time

Tuesday February 02 2010

ON the morning after the same old night before in Melbourne, Roger Federer hardly sounded like a grizzled pro drained by a fortnight of mental and physical exertion, but more like some fresh prince ready to skip off to Vancouver for the Winter Olympics.

In brief: Jones set for AAI's elite job

Tuesday February 02 2010

Athletics Ireland (AAI) are finally moving to kick-start their 'high performance' programme for elite athletes which has been in a hiatus since a row broke out over the appointment of its key full-time position after the 2008 Beijing Olympics, WRITES CLIONA FOLEY.

In brief: Sorensen looks to get back on track

Monday February 01 2010

AUSTRALIAN OPEN hero Louk Sorensen and Conor Niland have been drawn against Russian opponents in the first round of the ATP Challenger Tour event in Kasan, Russia tomorrow.

Tennis: Federer destroys despairing Murray

Monday February 01 2010

So, a nation's long wait came to an end in the Rod Laver Arena yesterday, with Switzerland's first Grand Slam title for six months.

Tennis: Williams reigns but Henin oncourse to challenge dynasty

Monday February 01 2010

The title went to Serena Williams but as many plaudits were awarded to Justine Henin. Williams, the defending champion, won her fifth Australian Open title on Saturday, beating Henin 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 in the final. The American, however, knows that the Belgian's remarkable return has transformed the landscape of women's tennis.