Sport has long occupied a special place in the hearts of Australians, and today the nation welcomes a new champion to the pantheon. Cadel Evans, cycl…

- Paul Ramadge

Assuredly, the size of (Cadel) Evans' heart will come to be compared to Phar Lap.

- Paul Ramadge

It is the manner of (Cadel) Evan's triumph that has particularly endeared him to his countrymen and women... Australians place a premium on persisten…

- Paul Ramadge

Something quite special has played out in the picturesque valleys and mountains, towns and villages of France over the past three weeks. For all who …

- Paul Ramadge