There’s growing speculation Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting will stand down.
The 36-year-old is believed to have decided to relinquish his one-day and Test captaincy roles with his deputy Michael Clarke tipped to be announced as his successor at a press conference today
Gold Coast City Council is calling for assistance from the Bligh Government to intervene in the water price hike war.
Council is considering severing ties with supplier Allconnex following a dramatic rise in water bills.
Its believed Queensland’s recent floods and the strong Australia dollar are proving lethal for tourism on the Gold Coast.
A tourism study has predicted significant downturns in revenue and occupancy rates.
And in sport, the Gold Coast Suns are preparing for their debut AFL game against Carlton on Saturday.
We’ll have more on that story, also news from cricket Australia as soon it comes to hand.
