Trotting along nicely, in tune
The News Review:
- Trotting along nicely, in tune
- Risky race to match Macquarie
- Exclusive interview with John McPartland
- Ray Roberts guides Ulumulu to a win in Borneo
- In full: Channel 4’s E4 press release
Trotting along nicely, in tune
The Age - Apr 26, 2005
“Itdemands that people leave all their set ideas at the door and comewith an open mind. La Spina’s contract ensures access to Skychannel trotting broadcasts. The work was programmed by Opera Australia’s new music director,Richard Hickox, to showcase the abilities of the company’s ensembleand this is the first time the company has performed it inMelbourne. Prokofiev, who also wrote the libretto which has been translatedby English playwright Tom Stoppard, composed the work in 1921 basedon the absurdist drama popular then. “It has something for everyone,” La Spina says. “Young peoplewill like it because of the sorcery and magic spells while everyonecan enjoy the music. The whole thing is meant to be wacky fun.
Risky race to match Macquarie
The Age - Apr 26, 2005
PIMLsecurity holders are being asked to make a very big and long-termbet on the brand, Babcock’s capabilities and its commitment to PIMLfor the next 25 years. It is Macquarie’s fault. Macquarie’s model was home-grown anddeveloped with vehicles it created and then offered to the market,which knew from the outset what it was getting. and whatMacquarie would get. In their attempts to replicate the Macquariemodel by using existing vehicles, Babcock and, to a lesser degree,Allco are having to take governance short cuts.
Exclusive interview with John McPartland
sportnetwork.net - Apr 26, 2005
For me nothing compares to this, even winning the championship. Fans never forget cup wins and we live off them for years, probably even a life-time. To win the Premiership would be fantastic but I believe beyond us, unless we cultivate a rich seam of young, home grown talent. This talent would have to be more successful than the best the World can produce. Players who are not available to the big three with their wealth and ability to attract. com - Let’s hope that this can indeed happen and thanks for taking the time to talk to us John.
Ray Roberts guides Ulumulu to a win in Borneo
Sail World - Apr 26, 2005
This is considered the way forward in Borneo; the people are extremely proud of their achievements and are now ready to show the world. Troy Yaw’s mainly home grown team on Ulumulu are emerging heroes in Miri, forging ahead as Malaysia’s only full blown racing class competitor. Carrying the distinctive colors of Sarawak and named after the Mulu National Heritage Caves, they have competed at six major regattas since purchasing the yacht, taking every opportunity to promote their State and Miri Marina during these events. Ulumulu lost only one race, and that by 36 seconds, to Chris Goodwin’s Ambil Angin. It left the only blot on Yawâs score sheet since showing tremendous improvement under well known Australian skipper, Ray Robertsâ guidance. Ulumulu recorded a run away win in the IRC Racing class to lift the impressive Borneo Perpetual trophy for the second time.
In full: Channel 4’s E4 press release
Digital Spy - Apr 26, 2005
??? Dan Brooke, Controller of Digital Strategy at Channel 4, added: Weve always said we would take E4 free-to-air when this represented the best opportunity for its future development and growth. Were delighted to be continuing our relationship with Sky Digital, Britains biggest digital TV platform, as well as joining its fastest growing one. ???E4 launched on Sky Digital and cable in January 2001, with home-grown programme successes such as Banzai and Trigger Happy TV and quickly developed a reputation for bringing the best in US acquisitions to the UK, including Friends, ER, The Sopranos and The OC. In just four years on air E4 has established itself as the UKs second most watched digital channel among 16 to 34-year-old viewers (BARB, 12 months to 2004). Notes to editorsIn February this year, E4 announced an additional 20m investment in programming, bringing its annual programme budget to 60m. E4 was available on DTT from its launch in January 2001 as part of the ITV Digital line-up, but came off the platform when it collapsed in 2002 and was replaced by Freeview. It has been part of the Top Up TV line-up from its launch in March 2004.