RICK Allert admits he has been involved in a delicate balancing act since rejecting the first attempt by AXA SA at a buy-out of AXA Asia Pacific five years ago.

DON'T be surprised if the peaceful rhythms of this Adelaide Test are interrupted by the grinding of heavy machinery. All that is left of the old members' stand is its heritage arches, and behind them is a demolition zone. Gone are the marquees that set Adelaide's Test experience apart, the..read more

THE PROSPECT of a Kevin Sheedy-Mark Williams double-act in Western Sydney was propelled by the older coach himself yesterday when Sheedy conceded he could be overseeing a succession plan for the AFL's 18th club by 2012.

Two large-scale works are at the heart of an ambitious Adelaide Festival program, writes Bryce Hallett. Paul Grabowsky loves nothing better than playing the piano and composing music, a passion that lies at the heart of the 50th anniversary Adelaide Festival next year. As the artistic director of the biennial festival,..read more

CALL them the anti-Lions. While Brisbane fielded a line-up of injured stars last night, Collingwood was taking a very different approach to September. Coach Mick Malthouse yesterday vowed only to play fit men and said the upheaval wrought by making five changes to the team to take on Adelaide tonight..read more