Two Australian travelers were left “absolutely shocked” when they realized they had forked out a whopping $100 for two burgers and fries, and one soda, at their hotel in Europe. “We thought they made a mistake,” Maria Antoniou told news.com.au. Maria and her partner Anthony were staying in Grindelwald, a village in Switzerland’s Bernese Alps....
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‘Absolutely shocked’: Aussie tourists stunned by insane cost of burger
Two Australian travellers were left “absolutely shocked” when they realised they had forked out a whopping $150 for two burgers and chips, and one soft drink, at their hotel in Europe. “We thought they made a mistake,” Maria Antoniou told news.com.au. Maria and her partner Anthony were staying in Grindelwald, a village in Switzerland’s Bernese...
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Multi-million dollar colt upset as first lady of racing collects record 8th Golden Slipper
Lady Of Camelot has won the $5 million Golden Slipper at Rosehill Gardens. The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained filly beat $41 chance Coleman while hot favourite Storm Boy was third. Lady Of Camelot was ridden by Blake Shinn. Storm Boy missed the start from barrier 2 and was shuffled back midfield in the run....
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Boomers brace for ‘Group of Death’, Opals set for tough road as 2024 Olympics basketball draw revealed
The Boomers may have collected their first-ever medal at the Olympics in Tokyo but even getting to the second round this year looks a tough challenge for Brian Goorjian. Why? Well, the Olympic basketball draw took place in Switzerland on Wednesday morning [AEDT] and the results were not favourable for Australia’s men’s team. Sure, the...
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Tennis champ Simona Halep’s appeal of 4-year doping ban begins at CAS on Wednesday
GENEVA (AP) — Former top-ranked tennis player Simona Halep will go to sport’s highest court on Wednesday to challenge her four-year ban in a doping case. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said on Tuesday that Halep plans to attend in person when the appeal opens for a closed-doors hearing scheduled over three days. The...