With the likes of Lleyton Hewitt and Mark Philippoussis slipping down the professional rankings, Australian sports fans are hungry for a new tennis star. Could Bernard Tomic be the answer? Jessica Halloran meets the young prodigy.

THERE are many pleasurable noises associated with boating. The plaintive groan of a loaded yacht winch, the phwizz of a fishing reel being stripped of line, the swoosh of water cascading off the bow, and the throb of a finely tuned diesel.

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ANGLERS risk fines of up to $2200 if they fish illegally in the Hunter, because of a shortage of fishing licences.

Playing basketball and netball every week is great fun, but sometimes it can be nice to try something a little different.