A senior Australian public servant has been quietly slipping the British government a few trade secrets on how to run a successful Olympics.
NRL boss David Gallop says the league would be "mad" if it didn't consider offers to move the grand final to Brisbane or even Melbourne.
The Australian Olympic Committee have indicated addition funding is required to remain competitive in future Olympic games.
Lleyton Hewitt put Tennis Australia on notice while Paul McNamee declared the winds of change were blowing.
A depleted Brisbane Roar put in a mighty effort under new coach Ange Postecoglou but could not stop Sydney FC.
Casey Stoner's team boss has backed him to be a force in the 2010 MotoGP season after a successful return.
Mark Winterbottom and Ford claimed victory in the Super GP event on the Gold Coast.
Australia's place in Asia can help it host a soccer World Cup that will reap the sport more money than the other nations vying for the honour can deliver.
V8 Supercars executive chairman Tony Cochrane believes this year's Gold Coast event will be the ultimate proving ground for the sport.
The AFL's desire for western Sydney to succeed quickly has been backed with more chances to recruit players.