Explain the risks of mental illness

Professor Vaughan Carr says schizophrenia and violence are not synonymous and that people with a mental illness are more likely to be victims than perpetrators ("Experts fear backlash over killings", November 12). This sounds reassuring, but it is impossible to deduce anything from these statements about the risk of people with mental illness being more violent to others.

Car owner bashed ranger and bit his cheek

A CITY of Sydney ranger was punched in the head, suffered a broken hand and leg and was bitten on the cheek while considering whether to book a car parked in Darlinghurst yesterday.

Energy Resources may develop Ranger

THE uranium miner Energy Resources of Australia is seeking to at least maintain and possibly boost production at Ranger, the largest uranium mine in Australia, with the potential development of the Ranger 3 Deeps underground mine.

Feral Brumby In The Sights Of A Lone Ranger

ANDREW Ranger is not anti-Labor. He liked Steve Bracks. Loves Kev. No, it's not the Australian Labor Party driving this 21-year-old into political action. It's John Brumby, the man.

It's All Apples For Tassie

A REFRESHED Tasmania are confident conditions are ripe to beat Victoria in today's Ford Ranger Cup final and become the first host team in eight years to win the domestic limited-overs competition.

Rain A Dampener For Vics

RAIN, rather than Queensland, was looming as Victoria's biggest threat last night as the Bushrangers fought to guarantee a place in the Ford Ranger Cup final.

Hodge's Century Leads Vics

CELEBRATING his 100th match, Brad Hodge seized both the personal and collective importance of last night's Ford Ranger Cup clash to lead Victoria to victory.

Popular Ranger Farewells Reserve

HE has been as much a part of Blackbutt Reserve as the koalas and kangaroos, but park chief Paul Metcalfe is moving on.

Vics Double Up As Tigers Crash

VICTORIA completed the four-day and one-day double in Tasmania yesterday, knocking off the Ford Ranger Cup ladder leaders by 26 runs at Bellerive Oval.

Learn From History: Privatisation Has Already Failed

History repeats itself but no-one seems to notice ("Power ranger Iemma ignites state with $15b", December 11).

Dalton Drainage Under Spotlight

WOLLONGONG City Council will further investigate ways of improving the drainage at North Dalton Park after Sunday's NSW-South Australia Ford Ranger Cup was washed out.

Ranger Cup Swamped By Big Wet But Jaques Takes Strike ... Give The Gong A Second Dig

Photo: Sidelined attraction: to Phil Jaques didn't get the chance to swing the bat after yesterday's Ford Ranger Cup wash-out between NSW and South Australia at North Dalton Park, but the Test and Blues opener still proved a huge drawcard, with Chloe Johnston (left) and Scarlett Dunn (right) scoring his signature. - SEE P23.

Jack Will Be Blue For A Day

FARMBOROUGH Heights youngster Jack Kelly will get to experience life as a "Blue for the Day" at North Dalton Park tomorrow. The young NSW fan is one of two children from across the state selected to meet Blues captain Simon Katich and his South Australian counterpart Nathan Adcock. He will be there for the coin toss before the start of the much-anticipated Ford Ranger Cup battle. He will also assist with taking drinks out on to the field during drinks breaks. The other lucky young Blues fan is ...

Under A Cloud

Dark skies: A huge thunderstorm descended upon North Dalton Park yesterday afternoon and then unloaded on the field, but organisers are still hopeful tomorrow's Ford Ranger Cup between NSW and South Australia will go ahead.

Ranger Cup Fixture Will Have Benefits Down The Track

HOLDING next month's Ranger Cup showdown at North Dalton Park will enhance Wollongong's chances of hosting matches at the next Women's World Cup, says Cricket Australia official Grant Smethurst.

Young Bushrangers Must Cover White's Loss

VICTORIA'S young side must step up in today's Ford Ranger Cup match against NSW at the MCG to cover the loss of skipper Cameron White, who will miss six weeks with a broken foot.

Berry Faces Suspension After Confrontation With Third Umpire

VICTORIAN assistant coach Darren Berry is facing possible suspension over an outburst directed at the third umpire during Victoria's loss to Queensland in the Ford Ranger Cup on Friday night.

White Injury A Nasty Twist For Vics

VICTORIA last night was in all sorts of bother in its Ford Ranger Cup match against Queensland, with skipper Cameron White hobbling off the ground retired hurt with a leg injury.

Door Opens For Hastings To Make Debut

VICTORIA has named exciting batting and bowling prospect John Hastings for his debut today in the day-night Ford Ranger Cup match at the Gabba.

Pitch Doctor To Prepare Dalton Batting Paradise

WORK is underway to ensure Illawarra cricket fans witness a run-fest when NSW and South Australia meet in next month's Ranger Cup battle at North Dalton Park.