Ever-expanding waistlines mean obese dominate

THERE is nothing more certain than death and taxes, but now most Australians can add one more thing to that list: an ever-expanding waistline.

No need to panic about rival code expansion, says confident Gallop

NRL chief executive David Gallop has urged those involved in the game to have more confidence about the code's ability to combat the AFL's push into western Sydney.

Border protection staff cuts reach 400

THE Rudd Government has slashed staff at Customs and Border Protection in the past year despite expanding the agency's role and assigning it to lead the operation against people smuggling.

BHP to reap rewards of expansion

BHP BILLITON has yet to reap the benefits of its multibillion-dollar investment in expanding its iron ore business. But similar heavy investment in expanding oil production in the Gulf of Mexico worked a treat in the September quarter.

Arthur Warns Against Twenty20 'overkill'

SOUTH AFRICAN coach Mickey Arthur has warned against expanding Twenty20 cricket internationally, saying the shortened form of the one-day game is better suited to domestic competition.

Protea Coach: Twenty20 - Enough Already

SOUTH African coach Mickey Arthur has warned against expanding Twenty20 cricket internationally, saying the shortened form of the one-day game is better suited to domestic competition.

Editor's Letter

WE'RE a cultured lot, us Melburnians. Increasingly we're expanding our areas of artistic interest beyond our comfort zones, whether they be sticky-carpeted bandrooms, floorboarded galleries, cinemas, concert halls or theatres. And the people that bring us our entertainment are doing the same; while "multimedia" has been around a long time, the phrase is now as good as the new black. See a Chunky Move dance show and you'll likely also get some film, some theatre and lighting effects that would ...

The Clone Ranger

For a Star Wars fan, there's no greater honour than being invited inside George Lucas's world to help tell his ever-expanding stories.

Audi Enters The Performance Arms Race

AUDI is expanding its RS range with more powerful versions of the A5 and TT coupes.

Eco Bigfoot No Myth - Just Look In The Mirror

AUSTRALIA'S ecological footprint has just gone up a few shoe sizes. It is now the fifth-largest in the world, and expanding fast, an international report has found.

Crackdown On Graffiti

INCUMBENT Newcastle Lord Mayor John Tate stole a march on his political rivals yesterday by unveiling a broad-ranging policy document aimed at cracking down on graffiti, introducing CCTV cameras along Hunter Street, reducing the number of councillors and expanding park and ride options for the city's workers.

Telling Tales About Leichhardt

Leichhardt municipality is seeking letters, photos, documents and other historical material about Leichhardt. With the help of council fudning, the local heritage group is expanding its database. Contact Sue, stronser@bigpond.net.au or 95193268, or June, speal@zip.com.au or 98106885.

Growing Code While Running The Game Creates Bind For Afl

Keeping a level playing field while expanding the competition is a tough balancing act for the AFL.

Rhodes Scholar's Offal Truth

A Greek butcher with an eye to the future is expanding his range of organic meats. Dulwich Hill Gourmet Meats 483 Marrickville Road, Dulwich Hill, 9560 7745

Gold Coast To Join Vfl In 2010

A GOLD Coast development team will join the VFL in 2010, expanding the competition to 15 teams, before entering the AFL the following year as the league's 17th team.

Happier Times As Custom Returns

NEW Lambton business owner Dave Goodwin has a positive feeling and an expanding business one year after the storm that nearly ruined his fledgling venture.

Reputation Carried Far

HUNTER-based manufacturing company Tyton Conveyors has been been quietly but rapidly expanding its business.

Dapto Has Its Say

WOLLONGONG City Council has started a new project aimed at increasing economic development and expanding the types of business and services in Dapto.

Walk, Talk, Taste And Be Merry

Australia's oldest wine region keeps expanding in experiences for the traveller and in the varieties of grapes. Kelsey Munro writes.