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BMW-Sauber file protest in Formula One diffuser row

BMW-Sauber file protest in Formula One diffuser row Melbourne  - BMW-Sauber Thursday filed a protest against rival teams Brawn GP, Williams and Toyota over their cars three days ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.

BMW motorsport director Mario Theissen said the team was protesting over the use of the three teams' diffusers.

Protests from Ferrari, Renault and Red Bull were expected to follow.

The dispute centres around the rear diffusers, a part of the bodywork between the rear wheels and under the rear wing which disperse air from under the car.

Formula One braced for diffuser protest ahead of season opener

Formula One braced for diffuser protest ahead of season opener Melbourne  - A row was looming ahead of the start of the Formula One season with leading teams questioning the legality of the bodywork of three of their rivals including newcomers Brawn GP.

A rift appeared to open Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, with Red Bull saying it would lodge a protest if the Brawn GP, Williams and Toyota cars were allowed to race as they now stand.

Governing body FIA is set to check whether the cars conform to the regulations on Thursday.

Oz cricketers eyeing 250, 000 dollar cash bonanza

Oz cricketers eyeing 250, 000 dollar cash bonanzaMelbourne, Mar. 25 : Australia's cricketers are about to have a 250, 000 dollar payday.

With captain Ricky Ponting to officially get his hands on the world championship trophy, the International Cricket Council''s gold mace, and two sizeable cheques during an ICC ceremony in Johannesburg tomorrow, the team stands to benefit hugely.

Britney ‘indulges in 9-minute bathroom romp with Circus tour dancer’

Britney ‘indulges in 9-minute bathroom romp with Circus tour dancer’Melbourne, Mar 25 : Britney Spears reportedly shared a seven-to-nine minute bathroom romp with a dancer on her Circus tour at an after party in Montreal.

According to reports by x17online, as soon as the `Womaniser' singer's show was over, she and her crew headed to an after-party and one fan saw her kissing and sharing some intimate bathroom moments with one of her dancers.

Muslim student teacher alleges discrimination against Christian college

Muslim student teacher alleges discrimination against Christian collegeMelbourne, Mar. 24 : A Muslim student teacher has alleged discrimination against a Christian school in Wyndham, after it refused her a position due to her religion.

Mother-of-two Rachida Dahlal, 35, said her one-year diploma course in secondary education at Victoria University required on-the-job training, and that the college was on a list of schools provided by the university offering trainee positions, news. com. au reports.

Infosys to pick up most of IBM’s support contract with Australia’s Telstra

nfosys to pick up most of IBM’s support contract with Australia’s TelstraMelbourne, Mar. 24 : Bangalore-based software giant Infosys will pick up most of IBM Global Services'' multi-million dollar applications support contract with Australian software giant Telstra, after the latter's deal with the former was scrapped following TELCO reducing its outsourcing partners from four to two.

According to The Australian, the decision to shift from IBM to Infosys could result in hundreds of job losses locally and in Bangalore, where IBM operates outsourcing centres.

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