Sweat and tears for Palu and Co

WYCLIFF PALU and his Manly teammates were left bitterly disappointed after their Shute Shield elimination semi-final loss to Eastwood yesterday, but the Wallabies forward was at least grateful for the 80-minute workout.

Woodies' selective amnesia after Uni debacle

EASTWOOD coach Brian Melrose had only one simple message for his battered and bruised charges as they headed into the finals series of the Shute Shield following an 81-7 thrashing by defending champions Sydney University last weekend.

Counter-punching rival can't lay a glove on Rudd

According to Malcolm Turnbull, Kevin Rudd is a ��phoney prime minister��, a ��giver of sermons��, who has a ��disregard for the truth��.

Shute Shield on an upward arc Melrose

THE gap in top-level competition after the scrapping of the Australian Rugby Championship is close to being filled by the club rugby finals, according to Eastwood coach, Brian Melrose.

Tiananmen memories no barrier for WA Premier

MEMORIES of Tiananmen Square should not influence thinking about Chinalco getting a bigger slice of Rio Tinto, says West Australian Premier Colin Barnett.

Inside The Box

Survivor: Brazil is going to be very different from Gabon. A lot of likeable people and a very differently played game.Survivor host Jeff Probst alludes to something anyone watching the current season would know... they're not a nice bunch.Melrose comeback?

Highlights

AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL Southern Cross Ten, 7.30pm THINGS are heating up in the house as the wannabe supermodels become openly catty in their attempts to establish a pack leader. There is trouble in the sandpit between Monique and Melrose, but their childish fights are causing tension throughout the rest of the household. Meanwhile, karma kicks Monique where it hurts most. But it isn't the usual bitchiness that is the drawcard of tonight's episode, hosted by Tyra Banks (pictured).

Small Talk

ACTRESS Heather Locklear is undergoing treatment for anxiety and depression, her spokeswoman has confirmed. The 46-year-old star, best known for her roles in the hit US television soap opera Melrose Place and sitcom Spin City, is being evaluated at a facility in Arizona, Sarah Fuller says. "Heather has been dealing with anxiety and depression. She requested an in-depth evaluation of her medication and entered into a medical facility for proper diagnosis and treatment," Fuller said. "This is a ...

Ain't It Grand

A stately mansion on prime farmland may set a price record, writes Paul Edwards. BERWICK Melrose, 137 Harkaway Road around $2.8million Expressions of interest Agent Frank Facey, 9707 6000 Melway 109 C12

East & Inner City Apartments

CLOVELLY 9/18 MELROSE PARADE About $600,000 RUSHCUTTERS BAY 7/61 McLACHLAN AVENUE About $900,000

North & Beaches Houses

FAIRLIGHT 13 CRESCENT STREET $1.25 million+ MOSMAN 4 MELROSE STREET $1 million+ TURRAMURRA 8A BULLER STREET $1.1 million+

Tahu Will Not Ram Into Side

PARRAMATTA star Timana Tahu is no certainty to walk into the Western Sydney Rams side should the Eels be knocked out of the NRL finals prematurely, Rams coach Brian Melrose said.

Waratahs Hope Beale Makes Eyes Light Up

KURTLEY Beale will graduate from schoolboy to professional player on Saturday night when he debuts for NSW in their Super 14 trial against the Brumbies at Wollongong. * Former Waratahs backs coach Brian Melrose has been named head coach of the Western Sydney side for this year's Australian Rugby Championship.

Campo Sledge 'an Exaggeration'

FORMER NSW assistant coach Brian Melrose yesterday said that comments attributed to him by David Campese about a lack of talented players in the Super 14 tournament were "grossly exaggerated".

A Wild Ride From Melrose Place To Rosehill

MICHAEL Rodd gets his first chance on the big stage since returning to Australia when he teams with the Graeme Rogerson-trained Grammatical in the $500,000 Inglis Classic (1200m) at Rosehill on Saturday.

Big Vote Of Confidence In Back Line

Assistant coach Brian Melrose has defended the Waratahs' back line as they head into their do-or-die semi-final clash with the Bulls tonight, saying he believes minor adjustments will enable them to improve significantly and fire out wide.

Howard Relaxed About Ads

Australians would make up their own minds about a series of advertisements using war veterans to criticise the Government over its handling of maritime boundary negotiations with East Timor, the Prime Minister, John Howard, said yesterday.The advertisements are the latest in a $6 million campaign being funded by Melbourne businessman Ian Melrose in an effort to put pressure on the Government over the East Timor gas and oil dispute.

Pm Comfortable And Relaxed About Ads

Australians would make up their own minds about a series of advertisements using war veterans to criticise the Government over its handling of maritime boundary negotiations with East Timor, the Prime Minister, John Howard, said yesterday. The advertisements are the latest in a $6 million campaign being funded by Melbourne businessman Ian Melrose in an effort to put pressure on the Government over the East Timor gas and oil dispute.

One Man's Courage To Stand Up For The Timorese

MELBOURNE businessman Ian Melrose is to be roundly applauded for his self-funded advertisements that highlight the injustice of the Australian Government's stance on the Timor Gap oil and gas.

Chemeq Faces Ire Over Pay

CHEMEQ founder and executive chairman Graham Melrose was forced to defend his $600,000-plus salary yesterday as he fronted shareholders after a tumultuous year for the veterinary drug company.