Fletcher's Double Ton Puts Bombers In Strong Position

ESSENDON observed a minute's silence before the start of yesterday's two-day match at Kardinia Park as a tribute to batting coach and former captain Paul Hibbert who passed away recently.

Mclellan Storming Down Comeback Trail

JOCKEY Darryl McLellan continued his successful return to riding with a winning double at Broadmeadow yesterday.

Storms A Cloud On Suncorp

SUNCORP Metway says it is likely to pay out more than $150million after storms that battered Queensland, while bad debts across its banking arm could double from current levels given exposures to struggling companies, including Babcock & Brown.

Robbo Fires For Markwell

GWENDA Markwell is ready to put a slow start to the season behind her after a winning double with an unlikely pilot at Kembla Grange on Saturday.

Pollard Earns A Double Reward

KIAMA jockey Scott Pollard got the reward for hard work when he rode a winning double on the promising Sarkosy and Miraculist at Kembla Grange on Saturday.

Razor Gang's Cuts A Blow For Parents Of Schoolchildren

HUNTER families say they have been hit with a double whammy.