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A new regime is hoping to put Kooyong’s troubled past behind it.

Kooyong tennis club turns to ex-Bombers boss to steady the ship

Plus: Kylie serves to the Australian Open, Gladys is back, and TikTok doubles down on its Australian lobbying.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman

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AFL Chairman Richard Goyder, his wife Janine Goyder, and Coles CEO Leah Weckert at Richmond Train Station after the Australian Open Men’s singles final.

Line call: Feted execs take the train home after Open finale

From corporate box seats to the cheap seats, Richard Goyder is no stranger to the Australian Open’s post-match pilgrimage.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club

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.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
State Labor Parliamentary Secretary Bronwyn Halfpenny at A1 Bakery Fitzroy on Thursday

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.

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Nicole Livingstone looking glam for last year’s AFLW awards night.

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.

  • Stephen Brook
Look yes, talk no. Liz Hurley and son Damian Hurley at Oaks Day.

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.

  • Stephen Brook, Cara Waters and Kishor Napier-Raman
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Sir Bob Geldof chats with Age journalist Cara Waters at the Melbourne Cup.

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.

  • Stephen Brook, Cara Waters and Kishor Napier-Raman
Actor Rachel Griffiths keeps it stylish even with a broken arm on Derby Day.

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.

  • Stephen Brook, Cara Waters and Kishor Napier-Raman
Nationals leader David Littleproud and wife Amelia in the Furphy marquee.

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.

  • Stephen Brook and Cara Waters
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese failed to declare flight upgrades for his family while transport minister.

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”.

  • Kishor Napier-Raman

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