South Africa Keen To Exploit Uncertainty Around Hayden

WHISPERS about Matthew Hayden's future are building to a crescendo, just as South Africa hoped they would.

Japanese Whispers

These select items evoke the allure of the East, writes Nicole Bittar.

Milly May Be Back In Town

THERE are whispers around town that Lisa 'Milly' Millard maybe considering a return to Wollongong.

Jury Hears Bugged Whispers

THE night before police wanted to question him about his grandfather's murder, Ben Clark and his father allegedly held a whispered discussion about what he would say - which was secretly recorded by police.

Calls Loud And Clear For More Matinee Programs

WHISPERS from powerbrokers Racing NSW Country and Tabcorp suggest negotiations are taking place to extend the Saturday TAB matinee concept.

Imports, Credit Card Debt Soar

CHINESE whispers about Japanese interest rates fuelled trading in money markets, while in the local economy strong capital investment and consumer demand saw imports surge and credit card debt reach a 20-year high yesterday.

Artscope

Wollongong's surfing culture, together with the Mann-Tatlow Collection of Asian Art, have provided inspiration for Gerry Wedd's latest exhibition Chinese Whispers at Wollongong City Gallery.

Celebrate, Sisters, And Fight The Good Fight

When I was in high school my world revolved around being nice to the girl who took the best notes in class, trying to find Molly Ringwald's hot pink lipstick colour at the chemist and taping myself singing, with an appropriate dose of sorrowful quiver in my voice, George Michael's Careless Whispers in my bedroom.

Chinese Whispers Fuel Panic

THE world financial order appears to have inverted, with rumours on a little-known Shanghai stock exchange triggering chaos on the bourses of Seoul, London, Sao Paulo, New York and Sydney.

Speculation Langer May Be Poised To Call Time

AUSTRALIAN coach John Buchanan lauded Justin Langer as "the epitome of the baggy green cap" as whispers became roars that Langer would announce his retirement after this week's fifth Ashes Test at the SCG.

Injured Vaughan Set To Head West

EVERY time Michael Vaughan enters the nets, and he has done so on every day of the first Test, whispers of a comeback to save his country have grown louder, but the former captain will today leave the squad for Perth to continue his recuperation with England's academy players.

Vaughan Enters Frame Again

MICHAEL Vaughan has entered the nets at the Gabba every day of the first Test so far, and each time whispers of a comeback to save his country have grown louder.

Vaughan Plot Thickens With Every Net Session

EVERY time Michael Vaughan enters the nets, as he has on each day of the first Test, whispers of a comeback to save his country grow louder. But the former captain will today leave the squad for Perth to continue his recuperation with England's academy players.

To Draw Or Not To Draw: That Is The Question

As the future of the National Art School hangs in the balance, the importance of core skills is shown in an impressive show. Chinese Whispers Ivan Dougherty Gallery Closes today Michael Bell: Dogs and bicycles Ray Hughes Gallery Until Wednesday

Knights' Future Is In Safe Hands

WHISPERS from astute judges in the Newcastle area over the past couple of years have always been very strong about a talented school student coming through the ranks.

Beyond Shadow Of Gout, Kewell Injury Curse Lingers

HARRY Kewell arrived at Kaiserslautern's Fritz-Walter Stadion on crutches. Whispers immediately flew around the ground. Even though coach Guus Hiddink had hinted at fears for his star player's fitness on Sunday, most believed the theory that the Dutchman was foxing and attempting to cast doubts in the mind of his counterpart Marcello Lippi.

Officials Toe The Line As Mystery Ailment Leaves Kewell On Crutches

KAISERSLAUTERN: Harry Kewell arrived at Fritz-Walter Stadion on crutches. Whispers immediately flew around the ground. Guus Hiddink, even though he had hinted at fears for his star player's fitness on Sunday morning, was fronting the biggest hoax of this World Cup (and with the referees Australia encountered, that's a big call).

Humility Of The New Madame Butterfly

Petria Thomas whispers advice and gives a gold medal to her successor on the dais.

Cloud Over Gower's Future Quickly Turns Into Storm Flood

IT'S amazing what a few whispers and rumours can do to a betting market. Late last week word swept through league circles that Craig Gower was disenchanted with losing the captaincy at Penrith and was looking to head to Melbourne to join the Storm. Enter the flood of money. "It was incredible to watch," TAB Sportsbet's Glenn Munsie said. "On the Friday we took a bet of $1200 on Melbourne to win the competition at $26. On the Sunday we took a bet of $2500 on them at $26, and then, after turning ...

Gilchrist And Katich Stake Their Claim

AFTER a fortnight of questions, whispers and general debate over their worthiness atop the order, Adam Gilchrist and Simon Katich last night combined for the third-highest Australian opening stand and, in so doing, all but guaranteed the hosts a place in the one-day series finals.