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Annette SharpJournalist/Columnist

Annette Sharp has been reporting on society, celebrity and sin for 25 years. She enjoys a deep dig. She doesn’t much enjoy watching the decay of Sydney society – though it does make for a good story from time to time.

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NSW
James Dack coming out of retirement to take up role as executive director of Magnis Energy Technologies, renewable energy/battery company. Pictured at Magnis Head Office in Aurora Place, Sydney. Pic Liam Driver

McGrath founder turns his energy to new role

When real estate mogul James Dack sold his stake in McGrath in 2014, he burned all his business suits. But, six years on, a new role in a completely different industry has enticed him back into the boardroom, Annette Sharp reveals.

TV
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Highly paid Nine stars facing massive pay cuts

Leila McKinnon and Karl Stefanovic at the top of a list of network stars who are considered overpaid by network bosses and with many contracts under review, there are some hefty pay cuts on the cards.

NSW
EAT STREET + Robertson Cluster - Wombat Hollow - Hon Michael Yabsley in front of this pionee

Ex-MP comes out as gay, splits with wife and sells urinal

For the best part of a decade, the friends and neighbours of former Liberal MP Michael Yabsley spoke openly of rumours of the retired politician being gay. After coming out publicly, he’s now auctioning lot of interesting items from his former Southern Highlands home.

Entertainment
Chris Smith and Ally Bell - story

Radio host’s private pain goes public

The concerned former wife of television and 2GB radio commentator Chris Smith last week appealed to police to help her contact their teenage daughter after he didn’t return her calls, Annette Sharp reveals.

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Why Grant Hackett’s family feared he’d never reach 40

Once dubbed by his own brother as a “danger to himself”, former Olympic swimmer Grant Hackett this month turned 40 — but it’s a milestone many thought he wouldn’t reach. He credits the love of his new partner and his friendship with US swimming great Michael Phelps for saving his life.

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/journalists/annette-sharp/page/76