CANBERRA News

Australia, Japan football hit by Olympic setbacks
SINGAPORE (AFP) - Australia's Olympic hopes were dealt a major blow with away defeat to Uzbekistan, while Japan were knocked off the top of Group C with an upset loss to Syria.

Football: Australia, Japan hit by Olympic setbacks
SINGAPORE, Feb 6, 2012 (AFP) - - Australia's Olympic hopes were dealt a major blow with away defeat to Uzbekistan late on Sunday, while Japan were knocked off the top of Group C with an upset loss to Syria.

Cairns in drive to lure Big Bash
Cricket in Canberra will remain a ''boutique sport'' unless the capital is admitted to the Big Bash League, Test and one-day international great Chris Cairns says.

Football: A-League scores first Asian owner in Bakrie
SYDNEY, Feb 6, 2012 (AFP) - - Indonesian company the Bakrie Group has become the first Asian owner of an Australian A-League club, acquiring 100 percent of the Brisbane Roar, Football Federation Australia said Monday.

WAFC to probe Swans loss
The WA Football Commission will investigate Swan Districts over their dire financial position.

Sheep shearing pitched as Olympic sport
Sheep shearing could be the next big Olympic sport, according to a New Zealand farming lobby group.

Rugby in strong position
Rugby has put itself in a strong position to claim a first innings victory in their two-day Whitney Cup clash against Macquarie.

Olyroos facing long road to London
Australia have suffered a damaging blow to their hopes of making the Olympic football tournament with a 2-0 loss to group leader Uzbekistan in Tashkent.

New name, same jumpers for Tooronga Malvern
TOORONGA Malvern Football Club has changed its name.