Gold Coast expected to enforce water bans Oct 14, 2008
Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke said last week that water bans were unnecessary, but Mr Bradley says they are a legal requirement. "What we always try and ensure is we've got a cooperative approach with councils," he said. (ABC Online)
Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke to pay for parking slip-up Aug 28, 2008
GOLD Coast Mayor Ron Clarke admits he was wrong for parking in a No Standing area and Loading Zone at the weekend and will pay the penalty. But Gold Coast ratepayers will miss out on the money with Councillor Clarke saying he will donate the $170 fine to charity. (Courier Mail)
Ron puts brakes on own driver Aug 27, 2008
MAYOR Ron Clarke has slammed the brakes on plans to take him out of the driver's seat and into the back of a chauffeured car. The Mayor yesterday rejected offers from city hall to supply him with a personal driver, despite a strong recommendation from the council's chief executive officer, Dale Dickson. (Gold Coast News)
Trams best for Gold Coast: report Aug 22, 2008
Gold Coast mayor Ron Clarke said he had yet to study the TransLink report but believed light rail or trams were not the answer to traffic congestion. "When you put them through narrow streets, like they are attempting to do through Southport and Surfers Paradise, you are just going to have traffic chaos, you are not going to relieve any traffic," Mr Clarke said. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Day by day highlights Aug 7, 2008
Oi-oi-oi watch: Craig Mottram, hailed by Ron Clarke as Australia's greatest distance runner in history, faces off against Africa's finest in the 5000 metres final. The "Silver Bullet" won a medal of that hue in the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, and competition for a place in the 4 x 400 metres relay will be hot between the emerging Joel Milburn, Clinton Hill, John Steffensen, Mark Ormrod and Sean Wroe. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Who will light Olympic Flame? Aug 7, 2008
Distance runners Paavo Nurmi (1952) and Ron Clarke (1956) have also done the famous job along with soccer player Michel Platini (1992). But not all final torch bearers have been athletes. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Lights out for daylight saving in Qld Aug 2, 2008
However, Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke said daylight saving was economically and socially vital for the Gold Coast. "For the life of me I just can't understand why the state government insists on ignoring daylight saving," Mr Clarke said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Gebrselassie the star turn for Great Run Jul 29, 2008
" The 35-year-old Gebrselassie, who has set 25 world records and world bests in distances ranging from 2,000m to the marathon, will be chasing a third Olympic 10,000m gold in Beijing next month. The GAR is part of the worldwide Great Run Series, which also includes mass participation road races in London, Addis Ababa and the Great North Run in the English city of Newcastle. "Australia has had many big long distance runners like Ron Clarke, Robert de Castella, Steve Moneghetti and now this... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
George Young among state's best Jul 27, 2008
" Instead he finished fifth. Great Britain's Maurice Herriott, in his only victory over Young, took the silver medal behind Roelants, who set an Olympic record. Altitude Games Young cherry-picked from the greatest coaches of the time in preparation for the 1968 Olympics, hoping to keep up with the Kenyans at 7,500 feet in Mexico City. "I was running well, winning a lot of races, but I knew something wasn't right," Young said. He turned to James Fox, a math teacher and track coach at Western New... (AZCentral -- Sports)
Gold Coast Council actions 'nonsensical' Jun 5, 2008
Mayor Ron Clarke says his chief executive officer Dale Dixon made a mistake. "It's obviously incorrect and he's now withdrawn from it but I don't know where it started from in the first place," he said. (ABC Online)
Ian Thorpe to run with Olympic flame Apr 10, 2008
Two of Australia's sporting greats, Ian Thorpe and Ron Clarke, have committed to running with the Olympic flame in Canberra despite protests following the torch on its path to China. Pro-Tibetan independence demonstrators have overshadowed the flame's journey through London and Paris and are expected to again come out in force on the next relay leg in San Francisco tomorrow morning. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Dawn Fraser boycotts Olympics in protest Apr 9, 2008
Athletics legend and Olympic torch relay-runner Ron Clarke also weighed into the debate, saying the International Olympic Committee should not give in to protesters by cancelling the relay. "That just encourages (them), every time they have a torch relay or have an Olympic event the best thing to do is to attack it and get more publicity," Clarke told AAP.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Bligh declares new era in Qld councils Mar 16, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. March 16, 2008 - 5:24PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Polls open in historic council elections Mar 15, 2008
Sitting mayor and former Olympian Ron Clarke is again seeking the top job and is expected to win. "I'm an old fashioned competitor that keeps on running as hard as he can and as long as he can and hopes that he gets to the tape first," he said. (The Age)
Elvis impersonator not in the building Feb 19, 2008
Gold Coast voters will have a field of five mayoral candidates to choose from, including incumbent mayor and former Olympian Ron Clarke and Liberal Tom Tate, an entrepreneur and co-owner of the Gold Coast Blaze basketball franchise. The March 15 poll is the first to be held since the state government's sweeping reforms of the sector, which cut the number of councils from 156 to 72. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Qld Libs put merger talks on backburner Feb 3, 2008
" Mr Parer said 42 members of the state council met at the Nerang RSL Club, deciding unanimously to focus on the impending elections in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. "The whole organisation itself is concentrating on those two elections," he said. The party is hoping to retain the Brisbane mayoralty and win the Gold Coast's top job from independent incumbent Ron Clarke. Queensland Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg had earlier advised his Liberal colleagues not to delay merger talks, but Mr... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Springborg urges Libs not to waste time Feb 2, 2008
The party is hoping to retain the Brisbane mayoralty and win the Gold Coast's top job off independent incumbent Ron Clarke. Mr Springborg said there was no time for delay. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Aussie icon Thorpe to join Beijing torch relay Jan 30, 2008
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) -- Five-time Olympic gold medalist Ian Thorpe and runner Ron Clarke, who lit the Olympic cauldron in Melbourne 52 years ago, head the list of Australians participating in the Beijing Games torch relay. "It is a great honor to be a small part of the torch relay," Thorpe said from Beijing, "in what will truly be an amazing event.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Bali bomb casualty gains top award Jan 27, 2008
Hosted by National Nine News presenter Eva Milic and Mayor Ron Clarke, the Gold Coast City Council's Australia Day Awards recognised the efforts of the countless local volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes in the community. As Australia's worst injured survivor of the 2002 atrocities, Mr Tullipan was given only a 5 per cent chance of survival. (Gold Coast News)
Surfers bustin' down the door of film festival Jan 13, 2008
Richards will take Ms Blum a letter of greeting from Newcastle Mayor John Tate and Bartholomew will do the same with a message from Gold Coast Mayor and former champion long distance runner Ron Clarke. Source: The Sun-Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Level six restrictions here to stay Jan 11, 2008
Welcome to The Brisbane Times. Search brisbanetimes. (Sydney Morning Herald)
An act of grace loses a lead and wins admirers Dec 22, 2007
Such as Germany's Luz Long, who told Jesse Owens to take a step back in his run-up after the black American had fouled twice in the long jump at the 1936 Olympics; like John Landy, who doubled back to help Ron Clarke on the third lap of the 1500 metres at the 1956 Australian National Championships; more recently, like Craig Stevens, who handed Ian Thorpe his 2004 Olympic 400m place after Thorpe had been disqualified in the trials; or the Leicester City footballers who allowed Nottingham Forest... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rawlinson ranked No.1 hurdler for 2007 Dec 21, 2007
Rawlinson joins the likes of Ron Clarke (five times ranked No.1), Marlene Mathews and Betty Cuthbert (both four times) and Cathy Freeman, Pam Ryan, Kerry Junna-Saxby and Herb Elliott (all three times) with multiple No.1 rankings. Deakes joins John Landy, Rob de Castella, Ralph Doubell, Simon Baker, Betty Moore, Maureen Caird, Emma George, Dixie Willis, Kerry O'Brien, Dmitri Markov and John Winter as athletes to achieve the top spot on one occasion. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Wigan win eight-goal thriller Dec 16, 2007
Ron Clarke at JJB stadium. Well it doesn t get any better than this. (Times Online)
Pagan back as Demetriou pushes on Dec 7, 2007
" Also, Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke describing as a "cop-out" the club's decision to reject relocation due to the AFL's failure to secure a stadium deal. "The AFL are a very good business organisation. If they say they'll get a ground for you, they'll get a ground for you," said Clarke. "That was a straight cop-out. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Gold Coast mayor lashes out at Kangaroos Dec 7, 2007
Gold Coast mayor Ron Clarke has taken another swipe at the Kangaroos, describing as a "cop-out" the club's decision to reject relocation due to the AFL's failure to secure a stadium deal. The Kangaroos board voted to remain in Melbourne and rebuff a multi-million dollar deal from the AFL to relocate to south-east Queensland. (The Age)
Kangaroos abandon Gold Coast relocation Dec 6, 2007
Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke accused the Kangaroos of insulting fans in the region. "I think it's now or never because you just can't play around with people's emotions like that," he told AAP.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Australia may benefit from love on the fast track Dec 6, 2007
" Woods won the 100m and 200m sprint double at the Ron Clarke Classic at Geelong last weekend and he has been training with Australian Institute of Sport strength and conditioning coach Ross Smith since moving to Canberra. A potential rival to Woods for a place on the Olympic sprint team, Adam Miller, said it would be an advantage for Australia if Woods was granted citizenship in time. "If he's fast enough and beats me then he deserves a spot," said Miller, whose personal best is 10.17. "Our... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Latest Breaking News Dec 6, 2007
Gold Coast mayor Ron Clarke has accused the Kangaroos of insulting AFL fans in Australia's fastest-growing region. 3:01pm. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
American Woods could run for Australia Dec 2, 2007
16 seconds, was cagey about his future plans after winning the sprint double at the Ron Clarke Classic in Geelong on Sunday. But Athletics Australia chief executive Danny Corcoran said the 25-year-old Woods had told him that he wanted to become an Australian citizen. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Peris still holds a torch for games Sep 23, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Daniel LaneSeptember 23, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
FleetCor wins Chevron card biz Sep 6, 2007
"Winning Chevron's business highlights the strength of our card capabilities", said Ron Clarke, FleetCor chairman and CEO. "We couldn't be more delighted with our selection, and the opportunity to perform for Chevron's credit card customers.". The Global Fleet Card Co. serves more than 650,000 business fleets and has about 3. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Former Olympian Clarke has kidney stone Jul 9, 2007
A kidney stone was the reason that Gold Coast mayor and former Olympian Ron Clarke was rushed to hospital early on Monday. Mr Clarke, 70, had been preparing to make a speech at the council chambers to celebrate NAIDOC Week when he took ill at around 9. (The Age)
Game site skirts censors' ban Mar 16, 2007
Inset: Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke who has campaigned against the game. "It makes heroes out of criminals." Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke ... The reappearance of the game is particularly galling to Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke, who fought a six month-long campaign to have Getting Up banned. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
