WITH the possible exception of Vatican City missionaries and Peter Sterling's barber, Australian selectors have held down the cushiest posts of the past decade. A superstar line-up, coupled with mediocre international competition, left the panel with little to do but maintain the status quo and watch as the Australian cricket..read more

ANDREW SYMONDS' Australian cricket career is at the crossroads after his two strongest allies told him he lacked commitment to the team because he went fishing.

"HE'S the hottest player on the tour right now so it's strange that he is not here," said England's Justin Rose when asked about the notable absentee from this year's British Open.

THE little tour boat idles outside one of the many mansions in South Australia's Port Lincoln marina. This particular waterside palace stretches across three blocks and belonged to Tony Santic, tuna millionaire and owner of champion horse Makybe Diva.

A RECREATIONAL fishing tour operator based at Salamander Bay says his livelihood may be under threat from the State Government's proposed marine park but believes any compensation is unlikely.