Casual Chit-chat At The People's Church

I SPENT an afternoon in Old Parliament House in Canberra not long ago - and even though it's one of those towns that many roll their eyes at, I came away feeling vaguely happy and uplifted.

Wait And See On Pak Tour

THE Pakistan Cricket Board has guaranteed the Australian team a level of security "above that of visiting prime ministers", but Cricket Australia will delay a decision on whether to tour the troubled nation until the eve of the squad's proposed departure in eight weeks.

Beef Sangers Welcome Where The People Gather To Give Thanks

I spent an afternoon in Old Parliament House not so long ago and even though Canberra is one of those towns many love to roll their eyes at, I came away feeling vaguely uplifted.

India's Team Fails To Take Note Of The Past

THE Indian cricket board shows no sign of learning the lessons of touring teams past, requesting that its tour match between this summer's second and third Tests be cut to two days of centre-wicket practice rather than a fully fledged warm-up for its first WACA fixture in 16 years.