Altona sends Labor a message

THE BRUMBY Government was last night claiming a "solid result" in the Altona byelection, even though it was humbled by a significant swing against it of 11 per cent in one of its safest seats.

Victory optional as Brumbies prepare for a pre-season test drive

FORGET about the result - it's all about the process. That's the attitude fullback Adam Ashley-Cooper will take into the Brumbies' trial against the NSW Waratahs at Viking Park on Thursday.