FORTY-FIVE rail lines across NSW, including two in metropolitan Sydney, have been earmarked as "non-operational", leaving them open to being ripped up and redeveloped under controversial legislation before Parliament.

A MAN was injured when his car struck a power pole on Maitland Road, Islington, last night.

Behind the Lines John Schumann and the Vagabond Crew

VICE-CAPTAIN Michael Clarke twice referred sticky questions relating to Australia's bowling strategy to his captain, Ricky Ponting, in a possible indication that communication lines between Australia's on-field leaders are not clear.

THE entry of Delta Air Lines on the Australia-US route is expected to reduce Qantas's share of the lucrative transpacific market, while making V Australia's road to profitability longer.