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'Reverend' Jon McClure is passionate about his songs and intelligent debate.

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Above The Law In Towers Of Power

THEY were the untouchables, an elite band of Australian Federal Police, some of whom insiders say were no better than "gangsters with police badges".

Officers Stand By Claims Of Corruption In Afp

AS A growing band of federal police stationed inside Redfern's TNT towers spiralled out of control in late 1988, two NSW detectives took an extraordinary stand.

Stand-ups Dig A Step-out Gig

ONE of the best things about being a comedian is the profession is completely portable, according to Claire Hooper.

Coolmore Stands Firm In The Face Of Disaster

Coolmore Stud has emerged from the equine influenza crisis with staggering broodmare figures, according to Australian manager Michael Kirwan, who revealed this week its reduced band of stallions had covered more than 1700 mares.

Australian Brawl

James Reyne was almost beaten up for not playing songs by his former band.

In-demand Jolly Sticks With Swans

DARREN Jolly, the most experienced and decorated member of the band of ruckmen thought likely to shape much of this year's trading period, has removed himself from the deal-making fray, which officially begins today.

Both Sides Claim Victory In Police Pay Settlement

ALL the haggling was over dollars, but the stand-out item in the new pay deal struck yesterday by Victoria Police and the police union is that fighting crime is now considered a "productivity measure".

At The Same Pub For 35 Years - Can You Hum A Few Bars?

BILLY McMAHON would soon be replaced by Gough Whitlam, Number 96 was spicing up the small screen, trouser legs were getting wider by the day and Balmain was about to get a pub band that would outlast them all.

Young Mitch Raises The City Bar

APPRENTICE Mitchell Beadman added leviathan owner Nick Moraitis to his growing band of fans yesterday.

Straight Line To Memorable Moment

KEEN for a one night stand with Silverchair?

The Night Bruce Lit Up The Local

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN WITH THE SESSIONS BAND Live In Dublin (Sony BMG)

Wolfmother Gets The Jack

The band's winning ways continued this week when they won the Jack Award for best live act. But, as MICHAEL GADD reports, they weren't able to rock up and accept it. Sydney band Wolfmother rocked its way to yet another award this week - named Australia's best live band at the 2007 Jack Awards.

Remember, Fellas, United We Stand . . .

THE PLAYERS forum during the week was a positive for the game, but the Rugby League Professionals Association still has a lot of work to do to win the respect of the players. That only a handful of players showed up didn't help. It's not surprising when you look at the timing of the forum - 10.30am on a Wednesday in the middle of the season.

In The Swing Of Things

2SER's Newtown muso loves the big band sound.