OF all the little big men who have played rugby league, few have stood taller than Johnny Kolc.

Former St George halfback Mark Shulman and ex-English international and Cronulla half Tommy Bishop might stop below him, but there would be a centimetre in it.
Kolc stood 155centimetres in very big boots but that didn’t stop him reaching the heights.
The little big man played 99 first-grade games for the Eels and was the scrum half in Parramatta’s first grand final, the 13-10 loss to Manly in 1976. He also played in the 1977 …

Grievous bodily Harm, Logan: A 21-year-old Logan Village man has been charged with one count of grievous bodily harm following an incident on yesterday morning. About 2.20am it is alleged the man became involved in a physical altercation with a 19-year-old Chambers Flat man at a dwelling in Lavelle Drive, Logan Village. During the incident the 19-year-old was allegedly punched once in the head and then allegedly fell into a nearby fire. The man was taken to Logan Hospital and treated for burns to his forearm, upper shoulder and …

MELBOURNE Storm coach Craig Bellamy says tonight’s clash with Parramatta marks the start of a finals preparation free of distractions.

With State-of-Origin finished his full squad is available for all training sessions, allowing Storm to work out any kinks before September.
With so many key playmakers constantly absent over the past six weeks, Bellamy said Storm could set about working on any weaknesses and add a couple of new weapons to its armoury.
“There is only one thing for all of us now — getting into the finals — and it’s a matter …

Below is the information from ANSW website.
Entry is on the day. Athletes have upto 15 minutes prior to their events scheduled start time to enter.
VENUE:
Upjohn Park, Kirby Street, Rydalmere.
Next to what was Upjohn Pharmaceuticals (on the old maps), now signed Australian Discount Retailers.
COURSE:
The course is 2.5km long and consists of long slopes and inclines through the tree lined park. Starting and finishing at Nolan Oval (near the carpark and tent area), the run crosses a small creek after about 200m then climbs for approx another 200m. The course then loops …

Sydney based apartment developer Crown International Group has purchased its second Parramatta site from Becton Property Group for $15 million. The site is located at 45 Macquarie Street, in the heart of Parramatta’s CBD, close to the shops and amenities of the city and Parramatta Park.

The purchase follows the completion of the developer’s $120 million Gallery development (pictured below) on Cowper Street last month, which has become a landmark development for Parramatta. Keen to capitalise on the success of the building, which sold over 90 per cent of the 246 …