DILIP KUMAR THE TOAST OF THE HUNTER VALLEY WINE INDUSTRY – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE – DIMBULLA RATED THE BEST SHIRAZ – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Source: Maitland Mercury SEEING RED: Dilip Kumar whose Dimbulla tempranillo shiraz caused a stir when it was named top red in the recent Hunter Valley Wine Show. Dilip Kumar is a man with the Midas touch. Most of what he sets out in to do in life usually ends up with people sitting up and taking notice. The multi franchise owner of car dealerships in Bankstown New South Wales and its surrounds, and other business interests, have propelled this clever man with exemplary business acumen to one of the most respected men in Australia. And to add to the many accolades he has achieved in various fields of life he is now the proud winner of the best Shiraz from the famous Hunter Valley ...

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It’s anyone’s flag as the Hawks tumble and the Swans soar to the top by Trevine Rodrigo   It’s incredible what a few weeks can unravel in football mainly when the purists have decisively penciled in who will win the flag this season but are stumped when the favourites fall by the wayside in the last few rounds, throwing open a myriad of other scenarios. Hawthorn, three time champions over the past years and strongly tipped to make it a “Fourthorn’ as their diehard fans like to refer to it, have tumbled from top spot to fourth on percentage with a shock loss to last year’s losing Grand Finalist West Coast and suddenly appearing to show chinks in their amour, or are they just fencing before making that decisive final thrust? Time will tell if the opposition have worked out strategies to nullify the mighty Hawks but one thing that ...

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It’s anyone’s flag as the Hawks tumble and the Swans soar to the top – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE It’s incredible what a few weeks can unravel in football mainly when the purists have decisively penciled in who will win the flag this season but are stumped when the favourites fall by the wayside in the last few rounds, throwing open a myriad of other scenarios. Hawthorn, three time champions over the past years and strongly tipped to make it a “Fourthorn’ as their diehard fans like to refer to it, have tumbled from top spot to fourth on percentage with a shock loss to last year’s losing Grand Finalist West Coast and suddenly appearing to show chinks in their amour, or are they just fencing before making that decisive final thrust? Time will tell if the opposition have worked out strategies to nullify the mighty Hawks but one ...

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A doctor and his unwavering commitment to champion Noble Park Bulls: Dr. Nihal Heenetigala – a devoted clubman BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Nihal Heenitigala(centre) flanked by Noble Park Coach Mick Fogarty and and President Kevin Wright with the 2011 EFL Premiership cup. ...

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Lions roar back in defiance to knock the Aussies off their pedestal – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Kusal Mendis Rangana Herath is elated as he grabs another Aussie victim. Lakshan Sadakan celebrates another Australian scalp. Kusal Mendis in full flight against Australia in Pallekelle Sri Lanka is best known for its production of Tea around the globe but it also is known in mining circles for producing the best gemstones in the world, mainly Blue Sapphires and Rubies, and amidst that backdrop they were able to unearth two rare gems in 21-year-old Kusal Mendis and Lakshan Sandakan, the latter a debutant, who produced a glittering display which blinded the high riding Australians into submission in Pallakelle, Kandy. Although the performances of Mendis and Sandakan were instrumental in giving the Islanders an unlikely first up Test win, they needed the assistance of ageless warrior Rangana Herath to pull off the ...

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Sri Lanka’s Cricket, like a ship without a rudder – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Sri Lanka’s cricket administration has taken a media beating after a horrendous tour to England where they were thrashed in all formats of the game and the cricket mad public are demanding that heads roll for the shambolic effort that has badly tarnished a once proud nation’s image. The main target of the public rage is aimed at Chairman of selectors Sanath Jayasuriya, once a hero of an era of the country’s cricketing dominance yet unparalleled by the island nation, but now regarded as the thick skinned dictator leading to the ruin of the game. Jayasuriya’s insistence in promoting friends and sons of his political affiliations who are barely good enough to fill a club cricket role into the national team, has justifiably caused an outcry and a demand for his sacking together with his ...

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