For the former North American league, see A-League (1995â2004). The A-League is a professional men's soccer league run by Football Federation Australia (FFA). At the top of the Australian league system, it is the country's primary competition for the sport. The A-League was established in 2004 as a successor to the National Soccer League (NSL) and competition commenced in August 2005. The league is currently contested by ten teams; nine based in Australia and one based in New Zealand.
Fever Facts. In response to an infection, illness, or some other cause, the hypothalamus may reset the body to a higher temperature. Although the most common causes of fever are common infections such as colds and gastroenteritis, other causes include: 1  Infections of the ear, lung, skin, throat, bladder, or kidney. 2  Conditions that cause inflammation. 3  Side effects of drugs.
While many believe the temperature changes occur because the Earth is closer to the sun in summer and farther away from the sun in winter, the Earth is actually farther from the sun in summer and closer to the sun in winter. The temperature changes are actually caused by the tilt of the Earth on its axis.