Rebel Wilson joins the tennis set, Darcy Moore no longer a COVID ‘unicorn’
The stars were out in force for festivities as part of the Australian Open’s first day of competition.
- by Stephen Brook
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‘He wanted an opponent’: Andy Murray tells why Djokovic wanted him as coach
Djokovic beat the Scot in most of their matches, but Murray believes he knows the way to make coaching the record-breaking grand slam event winner work.
- by Stephen Brook
‘You are the new billboard’: Why celebrities and influencers converge on the tennis
Everyone wants something different, but they all happily converge on Melbourne Park for the Australian Open.
- by Stephen Brook
Three days inside the climate-controlled confines of Chadstone sent this reporter into a daze
It seems every Melburnian has a Chaddy story. The shopping mecca has drawn generations, who have worked, wandered, spent and even got married in the precinct.
- by Stephen Brook
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CBD
Wars, a king and billionaires behaving badly: 2024 in review
CBD brings you the spicy, the saucy and the downright kooky moments that made the year interesting.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
‘I apologise’: Two words you don’t often hear Ray Hadley say
The departing 2GB morning show host said sorry to Rob Macaulay, the former chief executive of Greyhound Racing NSW.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
Former MP Andrew Laming takes election watchdog fight to High Court
The former Liberal National MP is seeking to challenge a $40,000 fine from the Australian Electoral Commission over a series of Facebook posts.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
The Grinch of Grayndler: Albanese’s local Labor Christmas party not happening
An annual Christmas party for Labor members traditionally hosted by Anthony Albanese and NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen won’t go ahead this year.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
Marise Payne and Stuart Ayres go their separate ways
The bedrock political couple are calling time after more than 15 years.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Embattled Greyhound Racing NSW throws lavish harbour Christmas party
Despite posting a $16 million deficit and facing a government inquiry, the regulator threw a party at a floating beach club on Sydney Harbour.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
A PM, a TV star, a powerbroker and a Socceroo walk into a restaurant
Anthony Albanese, Richard Wilkins, Graham Richardson and Mark Bosnich were spotted lunching in Sydney.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
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