CBD
The anger plays on at ‘spiritual home of Australian tennis’
The Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club’s AGM wasn’t quite a revolution, but members refused to be silenced when asked to contain themselves to questions, not commentary.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
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Labor MP Bronwyn Halfpenny makes an A1 recovery from her AI slip
After some gentle teasing this week over getting her A1s and AI’s in a muddle in a speech to a tech summit, CBD acknowledges fair play to Bronwyn Halfpenny.
- by Noel Towell
Livingstone’s career turn takes her back to the Victorian Institute of Sport
The former Olympian’s stint as the AFL’s general manager of women’s sport ended last year, and now she’s landed in a new role.
- by Stephen Brook
Liz Hurley’s vow of silence for the Cup and frustrations are growing
The Victoria Racing Club’s star attraction has looked glamorous, but has said barely a word to the media.
- by Stephen Brook, Cara Waters and Kishor Napier-Raman
The juiciest moments in the Birdcage as celebrities and corporate Australia hobnob
CBD is in the thick of it as Bob Geldof, Ronan Keating and Elizabeth Hurley rub shoulders with a who’s who of Australian business in one little playground.
- by Stephen Brook, Cara Waters and Kishor Napier-Raman
Brotherly love in short supply when Rachel Griffiths breaks her arm
Even with her arm in a cast, the actor and producer was able to observe the black-and-white dress code at Derby Day.
- by Stephen Brook, Cara Waters and Kishor Napier-Raman
Yes, Nationals leader David Littleproud flew Qantas – but he paid his own way
The Nationals leader was among many enjoying Derby Day, but was keen to point out that he was picking up the bill for all flights.
- by Stephen Brook and Cara Waters
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Qantas
Amid furore over PM’s flight upgrades, Qantas announces ‘conflicts of interest’ training
Anthony Albanese has faced heavy criticism over flight upgrades from Qantas for himself and his family. Awkwardly, the airline’s staff were reminded to complete training on “integrity”.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman
Young people are returning to racing, says VRC chair
A star-studded host of ambassadors readied themselves for the 164th running of the famous race, but the guest of honour was the Melbourne Cup itself.
- by Stephen Brook
Too soon! Tim Wilson and Zoe Daniel reignite election corflute wars
Rival corflutes on the streets of Bayside created high drama last election. Now the rivals are getting in early.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Police search for ‘amorous couple’ who accidentally flooded station, shut down City Loop
Transport Infrastructure Minister Danny Pearson has updated journalists about an incident that was previously considered an act of vandalism.
- by Stephen Brook
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