Newspaper items used in the compilation of this issue outline
(NOTE: See also the "Web links and Documents" section for more comment)
The Australian: February 27, page 6, news item by John Stapleton, `D'Arcy's attack on swimmer not excessive: magistrate'.
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25112833-5006784,00.html
The Age: February 27, page 3, news item, `D'Arcy not necessarily using excessive force, says magistrate'.
http://www.theage.com.au/national/darcy-not-necessarily-using-excessive-force-says-magistrate-20090226-8j7l.html
The Australian: March 28, page 3, news item by Paver and Jeffery, `D'Arcy off the block, but not yet in pool'.
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25253286-5006784,00.html
The Herald-Sun: April 8, page 9, news item, `Dumped swimmer may quit'. (Online version has different title)
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,25305051-11088,00.html
The Australian: April 9, page 16, news item by Jenny McAsey, `D'Arcy puts head down amid crisis'.
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25310910-5015720,00.html
The Australian: April 8, page 3, news item by Jenny McAsey, `D'Arcy eyes legal action'.
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25306328-5015720,00.html
The Age, April 9, page 16, letter from Ian Robinson: 'Give D'Arcy a go' (when using the online link, scroll down through the letters to this one)
http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/letters/pm-must-justify-spending-43bn-20090408-a0xt.html?page=-1
Swimming World Magazine (online), April 10, comment by John Lohn: 'Give D'Arcy a go'
http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/lane9/news/20895.asp
Online newspaper comment and analysis on D'arcy case
Penrith City Star: April 9, 2009, analysis by Jacquelin Magnay and Rupert Guinness, 'Cycle of despair: fears for elite athletes'.
http://www.penrithstar.com.au/news/national/national/general/cycle-of-despair-fears-for-elite-athletes/1483089.aspx>
The Geelong Advertiser: April 9, 2009, editorial, 'D'Arcy's reason to feel let down '.
http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/article/2009/04/09/61715_opinion.html>
Illawarra Mercury: April 3, 2009, comment by Doug Conway, 'Staggering lack of judgement '.
http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/blogs/slice-of-life/staggering-lack-of-judgement/1478065.aspx