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Racing: Saturday, January 22
GALLOPS -
Rosehill
Flemington
Eagle Farm
TROTS -
Menangle
Shepparton
Albion Park
Globe Derby
Racing: Sunday, January 23
GALLOPS -
Ballina
Ballarat
Sunshine Coast
Mt Gambier
TROTS -
Bathurst
Mildura
Racing: Saturday, January 29
GALLOPS -
Randwick
Sandown
Doomben
Morphettville
TROTS -
Menangle
Ballarat
Albion Park
Globe Derby
GENERAL SPORT FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 22
CRICKET - Twenty20 Big Bash - to February 5
1900 - VIC v NSW, MCG
CRICKET (Women's) -
Day 1 - Only test match
1030 - Australia v England, Sydney
SOCCER - W-League - to January 29
Week 11 - to January 23
1500 (AEDT) - Brisbane Roar v Newcastle Jets, Ballymore Std TBC
1700 - Sydney FC v Canberra United, Seymour Shaw Park, Miranda
BASKETBALL - NBL -
Rnd 15 - to January 23
1930 - Melbourne v Cairns, State Netball Hockey Cnt
BASKETBALL - WNBL -
Rnd 14 - to January 23
1900 - AIS v West Coast, AIS Training Hall, Bruce ACT
GOLF - PGA Tour of Australasia - to January 23
Surf Coast Knockout, The Sands Torquay, Vic
TENNIS - Australian Open C'ships - to January 30
Melbourne Park
BASEBALL - Australian Baseball League - to January 22
Finals series
PARALYMPICS - IPC Athletic World C'ships - to January 30
Christchurch, New Zealand
CYCLING - UCI Pro Tour/Tour Down Under - to January 23
[distance: 758 km] Adelaide SA
SOCCER - A-League - to February 13
Week 24 - to January 26
1900 - Melbourne Victory v Melbourne Heart, Etihad Std
2115 (AEDT) - Gold Coast United v Newcastle Jets, Skilled Park
SOCCER - 2011 Asian Cup finals - to January 29
[Group A: Qatar/Kuwait/China/Uzbekistan
Group B: Saudi Arabia/Syria/Jordan/Japan
Group C: South Korea/India/Bahrain/Australia
Group D: Iraq/North Korea/UAE/Iran], played in Qatar
Quarter-finals - to January 22
0025 (AEDT) - 1st Group B v 2nd Group A, Al-Gharafa Std
0325 (AEDT) - 1st Group A v 2nd Group B, Khalifa Std
CYCLING - UCI Track World Cup -
Rnd 3 - to January 23
Beijing, China
BASKETBALL - NBA - to April 13
USA
ICE HOCKEY - NHL - to April 10
USA
ALPINE SKIING (Men's) - World Cup - to January 23
Kitzbuhel, Austria
ALPINE SKIING (Women's) - to January 23
Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
FREESTYLE SKIING - World Cup - to January 23
Lake Placid, New York, USA
SKI JUMPING - World Cup - to January 22
Zakopane, Poland
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING - World Cup - to January 23
Otepaa, Estonia
NORDIC COMBINED - World Cup - to January 23
Chaux-Neuve, France
SPEED SKATING - World Sprint C'ships - to January 23
Heerenveen, Netherlands
SNOWBOARD - World C'ships - to January 22
La Molina, Spain
BOBSLEIGH/SKELETON - European C'ships - to January 23
Winterberg, Germany
LUGE - World Cup - to January 23
Altenberg, Germany
BIATHLON - World Cup - to January 23
Anterselva, Italy
GENERAL SPORT FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 23
CRICKET -
3rd ODI
1420 - Australia v England, SCG
SOCCER - W-League - to January 29
Week 11 - to January 23
2000 (AEDT) - Perth Glory v Melbourne Victory, 6PR Std, Perth
BASKETBALL - NBL -
Rnd 15 - to January 23
1700 (AEDT) - Adelaide v Perth, The Dome
BASKETBALL - WNBL -
Rnd 14 - to January 23
1500 (AEDT) - Logan v Adelaide, Logan Metro, Qld
GOLF - PGA Tour of Australasia - to January 23
Surf Coast Knockout, The Sands Torquay, Vic
TENNIS - Australian Open C'ships - to January 30
Melbourne Park
SOCCER - A-League - to February 13
Week 24 - to January 26
1500 (AEDT) - Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory, Westpac Std
1700 - Central Coast Mariners v Sydney FC, Bluetongue Std
CYCLING - UCI Pro Tour/Tour Down Under - to January 23
[distance: 758 km] Adelaide SA
SOCCER - 2011 Asian Cup finals - to January 29
[Group A: Qatar/Kuwait/China/Uzbekistan
Group B: Saudi Arabia/Syria/Jordan/Japan
Group C: South Korea/India/Bahrain/Australia
Group D: Iraq/North Korea/UAE/Iran], played in Qatar
Quarter-finals
0025 (AEDT) - 1st Group C v 2nd Group D, Al-Sadd Std
0325 (AEDT) - 1st Group D v 2nd Group C, Qatar Sports Club
PARALYMPICS - IPC Athletic World C'ships - to January 30
Christchurch, New Zealand
CYCLING - UCI Track World Cup -
Rnd 3 - to January 23
Beijing, China
BASKETBALL - NBA - to April 13
USA
ICE HOCKEY - NHL - to April 10
USA
ALPINE SKIING (Men's) - World Cup - to January 23
Kitzbuhel, Austria
ALPINE SKIING (Women's) - to January 23
Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
FREESTYLE SKIING - World Cup - to January 23
Lake Placid, New York, USA
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING - World Cup - to January 23
Otepaa, Estonia
NORDIC COMBINED - World Cup - to January 23
Chaux-Neuve, France
SPEED SKATING - World Sprint C'ships - to January 23
Heerenveen, Netherlands
BOBSLEIGH/SKELETON - European C'ships - to January 23
Winterberg, Germany
LUGE - World Cup - to January 23
Altenberg, Germany
BIATHLON - World Cup - to January 23
Anterselva, Italy
MID-WEEK SPORT
MONDAY, JANUARY 24
CRICKET - Twenty20 Big Bash - to February 5
1900 - TAS v SA, Bellerive Oval, Hobart
TENNIS - Australian Open C'ships - to January 30
Melbourne Park
GOLF - PGA Tour of Australasia - to February 27
Qld PGA C'ship, City Golf Club, Qld
SOCCER - 2011 Asian Cup finals - to January 29
[Group A: Qatar/Kuwait/China/Uzbekistan
Group B: Saudi Arabia/Syria/Jordan/Japan
Group C: South Korea/India/Bahrain/Australia
Group D: Iraq/North Korea/UAE/Iran], played in Qatar
rest day
PARALYMPICS - IPC Athletic World C'ships - to January 30
Christchurch, New Zealand
BASKETBALL - NBA - to April 13
USA
ICE HOCKEY - NHL - to April 10
USA
FIGURE SKATING - European C'ships - to January 30
Bern, Switzerland
BOBSLEIGH/SKELETON - World Cup - to January 30
St Moritz, Switzerland
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25
CRICKET - Twenty20 Big Bash - to February 5
2000 (AEDT) - QLD v WA, Gabba
TENNIS - Australian Open C'ships - to January 30
Melbourne Park
GOLF - PGA Tour of Australasia - to February 27
Qld PGA C'ship, City Golf Club, Qld
SOCCER - 2011 Asian Cup finals - to January 29
[Group A: Qatar/Kuwait/China/Uzbekistan
Group B: Saudi Arabia/Syria/Jordan/Japan
Group C: South Korea/India/Bahrain/Australia
Group D: Iraq/North Korea/UAE/Iran], played in Qatar
rest day
PARALYMPICS - IPC Athletic World C'ships - to January 30
Christchurch, New Zealand
BASKETBALL - NBA - to April 13
USA
ICE HOCKEY - NHL - to April 10
USA
ALPINE SKIING (Men's) - World Cup -
Schladming, Austria
FIGURE SKATING - European C'ships - to January 30
Bern, Switzerland
BOBSLEIGH/SKELETON - World Cup - to January 30
St Moritz, Switzerland
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26
ATHLETICS - Oz Day 10k -
World's elite wheelchair sporting event
0900 - free spectator entry, Afred St, The Rocks
CRICKET -
4th ODI
1420 (AEDT) - Australia v England, Adelaide Oval
BASKETBALL - NBL -
Rnd 16 - to January 30
1500 - Melbourne v Sydney, State Netball Hockey Cnt
TENNIS - Australian Open C'ships - to January 30
Melbourne Park
GOLF - PGA Tour of Australasia - to February 27
Qld PGA C'ship, City Golf Club, Qld
SOCCER - A-League - to February 13
Week 24 - to January 26
2000 (AEDT) - Nth Qld Fury v Melbourne Victory, Dairy Farmers Std
SOCCER - 2011 Asian Cup finals - to January 29
[Group A: Qatar/Kuwait/China/Uzbekistan
Group B: Saudi Arabia/Syria/Jordan/Japan
Group C: South Korea/India/Bahrain/Australia
Group D: Iraq/North Korea/UAE/Iran], played in Qatar
Semi-finals
0025 (AEDT) - QF 2 v QF 4, Al-Gharafa Std
0325 (AEDT) - QF 1 v QF 3, Khalifa Std
PARALYMPICS - IPC Athletic World C'ships - to January 30
Christchurch, New Zealand
BASKETBALL - NBA - to April 13
USA
ICE HOCKEY - NHL - to April 10
USA
FIGURE SKATING - European C'ships - to January 30
Bern, Switzerland
SNOWBOARD - World Cup -
Denver, Colorado, USA
BOBSLEIGH/SKELETON - World Cup - to January 30
St Moritz, Switzerland
THURSDAY, JANUARY 27
CRICKET - Twenty20 Big Bash - to February 5
1900 - TAS v WA, Bellerive Oval, Hobart
TENNIS - Australian Open C'ships - to January 30
Melbourne Park
GOLF - PGA Tour of Australasia - to February 27
Qld PGA C'ship, City Golf Club, Qld
SOCCER - 2011 Asian Cup finals - to January 29
[Group A: Qatar/Kuwait/China/Uzbekistan
Group B: Saudi Arabia/Syria/Jordan/Japan
Group C: South Korea/India/Bahrain/Australia
Group D: Iraq/North Korea/UAE/Iran], played in Qatar
rest day
PARALYMPICS - IPC Athletic World C'ships - to January 30
Christchurch, New Zealand
BASKETBALL - NBA - to April 13
USA
ICE HOCKEY - NHL - to April 10
USA
FIGURE SKATING - European C'ships - to January 30
Bern, Switzerland
BOBSLEIGH/SKELETON - World Cup - to January 30
St Moritz, Switzerland
FRIDAY, JANUARY 28
RACING - Australia Stakes -
Moonee Valley, Vic
CRICKET - Twenty20 Big Bash - to February 5
1900 - VIC v SA, MCG
BASKETBALL - NBL -
Rnd 16 - to January 30
2030 (AEDT) - Townsville v Gold Coast, Townsville Entertainment Cnt
2000 - Wollongong v Cairns, WIN Entertainment Cnt
BASKETBALL - WNBL -
Rnd 15 - to January 30
1930 - Bendigo v West Coast, Bendigo Std, Vic
TENNIS - Australian Open C'ships - to January 30
Melbourne Park
SOCCER - A-League - to February 13
Week 25 - to February 2
2030 (AEDT) - Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Heart, Suncorp Std
SOCCER - 2011 Asian Cup finals - to January 29
[Group A: Qatar/Kuwait/China/Uzbekistan
Group B: Saudi Arabia/Syria/Jordan/Japan
Group C: South Korea/India/Bahrain/Australia
Group D: Iraq/North Korea/UAE/Iran], played in Qatar
rest day
PARALYMPICS - IPC Athletic World C'ships - to January 30
Christchurch, New Zealand
BASKETBALL - NBA - to April 13
USA
ICE HOCKEY - NHL - to April 10
USA
ALPINE SKIING (Women's) - World Cup - to January 30
Sestriere, Italy
FREESTYLE SKIING - World Cup - to January 29
Calgary, Canada
FIGURE SKATING - European C'ships - to January 30
Bern, Switzerland
SPEED SKATING - World Cup - to January 30
Moscow, Russia
BOBSLEIGH/SKELETON - World Cup - to January 30
St Moritz, Switzerland
GENERAL SPORT FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 29
CRICKET - Twenty20 Big Bash - to February 5
1900 - NSW v QLD, Sydney Olympic Park
SOCCER - W-League - to January 29
Week 12
1500 - Canberra United v Perth Glory, McKellar Park
1500 - Newcastle Jets v Sydney FC, Wanderers Oval
1700 - Melbourne Victory v Adelaide United, John Cain Memorial Park, Thornbury
BASKETBALL - NBL -
Rnd 16 - to January 30
2200 (AEDT) - Perth v Adelaide, Challenge Std
BASKETBALL - WNBL -
Rnd 15 - to January 30
1900 - Canberra v Bulleen, AIS Arena, ACT
2000 (AEDT) - Adelaide v Sydney, New Projects Australia Std, Annandale Qld
2030 (AEDT) - Logan v Townsville, Logan Metro, Qld
TENNIS - Australian Open C'ships - to January 30
Melbourne Park
SWIMMING - Summer Swim Series - to January 30
1630-2100 - North Sydney Pool
SOCCER - A-League - to February 13
Week 25 - to February 2
1930 (AEDT) - Adelaide United v Central Coast Mariners, Hindmarsh Std
2145 (AEDT) - Perth Glory v Sydney FC, nib Std
SOCCER - 2011 Asian Cup finals - to January 29
[Group A: Qatar/Kuwait/China/Uzbekistan
Group B: Saudi Arabia/Syria/Jordan/Japan
Group C: South Korea/India/Bahrain/Australia
Group D: Iraq/North Korea/UAE/Iran], played in Al Sadd Std, Qatar
Third place play-off
0200 (AEDT) - TBA v TBA, Al-Sadd Std
RUGBY - Super Rugby Pre Season matches - to February 13
Match 3
0400 (AEDT) - Stormers v Lions, Newlands Std, Cape Town
Match 4
TBC (AEDT) - Reds v Crusaders, Barlow Park, Cairns
Match 5
1930 - Rebels v Fiji, Ballarat (TBC)
Match 6
1100 (AEDT) - Highlanders v Blues, AMP Showgrounds, Balclutha, NZ
Match 7
1300 (AEDT) - Hurricanes v Chiefs, Mangatainoka RFC, Mangantainoka, NZ
PARALYMPICS - IPC Athletic World C'ships - to January 30
Christchurch, New Zealand
BASKETBALL - NBA - to April 13
USA
ICE HOCKEY - NHL - to April 10
USA
CYCLING - Cyclo Cross World C'ships - to January 30
Sankt Wendel, Germany
ALPINE SKIING (Men's) - to January 30
Chamonix, France
ALPINE SKIING (Women's) - World Cup - to January 30
Sestriere, Italy
FREESTYLE SKIING - World Cup - to January 29
Calgary, Canada
FREESTYLE SKIING - World Cup -
Grasgehren, Germany
FREESTYLE SKIING - World C'ships - to February 6
Deer Valley, Utah, USA
SKI JUMPING - World Cup - to January 30
Willingen, Germany
FIGURE SKATING - European C'ships - to January 30
Bern, Switzerland
SPEED SKATING - World Cup - to January 30
Moscow, Russia
BOBSLEIGH/SKELETON - World Cup - to January 30
St Moritz, Switzerland
LUGE - World C'ships - to January 30
Cesana Pariol, Italy

Source: AAP

New Year Resolutions

"New Year, New You" - 2011

Its hard to believe its the holiday time of year again, and with the holidays comes New Year resolutions. Every year people set goals for themselves to either quit doing something or as simple as start doing something more. The most common one is to loose weight but it can be anything from buying a new car, donating to charity, sharing more or to succeed more get very wealthy.

Now while a lot of people break their resolutions, research and statistics on New Year's resolutions show that setting goals for yourself is still good because you are 10 times more likely to attain your goal, rather than people who don't explicitly make goals.

The top five new year resolutions you might have already guessed are:

1. Loose weight -This is a big one as studies have shown its been on top of the list for the past couple of years.
2. Pay of debt - Mainly credit card debt was another famous resolution at the top of most peoples lists.
3. Quit smoking/drinking/bad habits -  Trying to become more healthy by quitting nasty habits.
4. Spend more time with family - Due to our fast paced society, people rush to work, rush home, this resolution is very popular for busy parents who work a great deal. 
5. Be more organized - Not only at work but a great deal of people make their new year resolution to be more organized as a person, at work and in the home also.

So whats your new year resolutions? Let us know please!  Be wise when making your list, and make sure to achieve those goals!

Happy New Year guys!!!

Summer nights at Luna park Melbourne

Summer Nights at Melbourne’s Luna Park…it’s even more fun after dark!

Still Melbourne’s Most Effective “First Date” Venue after 98 years!

Melbourne’s iconic Luna Park celebrates its 98^th Birthday this year, and remains a favourite for young couples on first dates.

In the sunset hours, the reflection of the sun off the water of Port Phillip Bay creates sparkles that come alive as Luna Park turns on the thousands of lights that transform the park into a night-time wonderland.

From December 2 until late April, Luna Park will be open until 11pm on

Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, and from January Luna Park will be open until 8pm Sunday to Wednesday.

Watch the sunset from the top of the Scenic Railway overlooking a breathtaking view of St Kilda and Port Phillip Bay, take a spin on the Spider in the starry night sky, or lick a stick of pink fairy floss under the lights of the Carousel.

For a special Summer Nights Offer go online: www.lunapark.com.au

SUMMER NIGHTS AT LUNA PARK – EXTENDED OPENING TIMES:

December, 2010

Thursday to Friday: 7pm to 11pm

Saturday: 11.00am to 11.00pm

Take the stress out of Christmas

Christmas can get very "Ho Hum" instead of "Ho Ho" for some families the feeling of living up to expectations, money worries, many presents to buy, cards to send, ordering food, sometimes can get a little on top of us at this time of year and make us feel a little clum when its supposed to be a happy time. A mixture of feelings arise around this time and it can get difficult to juggle several things at once, competing demands such as kids finishing school, work and extended family visits.

What is it all about really? Well it all boils down to one day of course and its that nine letter word that some families often dread to say.

For many couples the stress and finance can come to blow. Although what families need to realize is that not only being together at Christmas time is special but that the novelty of the presents soon wear thin. Family will always be there. Here are some tips to keep in mind and to save the tension and stress building up in your relationship this holiday season and of course to ensure the bright lights keep on shining even without the Christmas tree on show;

• Remember more isn't better when it comes to Christmas presents. Most people prefer a present that shows you put a great deal of thought and consideration into, the more personal the better. You don't want to have to start repaying your credit card on boxing day.
• Watch a Christmas DVD with all the family to get in the mood and get that Christmasy spirit... also take a trip down memory lane by dishing out the old photo albums, sharing memories will help bond you closer.
• Organise with your partner, priortise and take a balanced responsibilty, this way you wont feel its one sided. Share shopping gifts, cards and wrapping the presents.
• Play games to realize tension and have some fun. Good active one I would recommed is Twister, lots of fun.
• Focus more on the joy and showing your family that you really care about them, try and forget about all the demands and pressures that it brings.

• Christmas often brings back memories and instincts of being child-like again, whether its going to your parents house for dinner or messing around with your kids. Enjoy every moment and savor them all.

In my opinion its best not to take each other for granted, smile and make more memories. Merry Christmas! 

"Making a list, Checking it twice"

Are you ready?

Yes its that time folks, that's right, only five more days to Christmas!! The list should be well and truly written, ticked and ticked again by this stage.

But if your anyway like us, that is not the case. Its been a busy couple of weeks here in the office at Melbourne City Newspaper...

For those of you that are frantically rushing out to tidy up the last minute Christmas shopping in Melbourne, rest assured you have all the time in the world. You have up to midnight every day this week except for Christmas eve where the shops are closing at 6pm. Other than that, get down to Target, Myer and all big stores to sort out your Christmas shopping up to 12 midnight. Click here for more opening times: http://www.myer.com.au/stores.aspx Happy Holiday shopping!

I'm of to get my turkey ;-)

A christmas full of smiles for film lovers

So the question is which one are you going to see?

Ben stiller in Little Fockers

Jack Black stars in Gulliver's Travels this Christmas

 

This Christmas will be sure to bring a smile to faces all over the world..including Melbournians, as two of the most highly anticipated comedy films, that are expected to be box office smashers) are being released in Melbourne Boxing day.  Of course... you have probably guessed.... its the Little Fockers and Gulliver's travels, which are out on Christmas week. Both films are expected to seriously entertain this Christmas with comedian actor Ben Stiller leading the Fockers while the humerous Jack Black is taking on the legendary adventure of Gulliver.

I am not sure which film you guys will choose to go and see but I know I will be squeezing in both films over the holiday season. 

Countdown to Christmas

Hi dad how many days to Christmas? Hey mum when is Santa Claus coming? If you have kids you have probably heard this once or twice before...

Next time they ask you can tell them exactly 10 days 3 hours 15 minutes and 34 seconds.. Even better, hand them your Iphone and let them figure it out!

Because The Iphone's latest application is ready for this Christmas season. The name of the app is called Holiday-3-2-1.
Holiday-3-2-1 is much more than an image and a counter (like all the other countdown apps) - it is basically a complete children's activity application with true interaction for the kids to be entertained while they watch the seconds tick away towards their favorite holiday and not only for christmas, it caters for all the upcoming years special occassions and comes with interactive scenes for Easter, St.Patrick's Day, Australia Day, Halloween, New Year, and Christmas.  

If only I had the Iphone for Christmas but its definantly on my list for Santa Claus.