Most millionaires scramble to make as much money as possible. But Manly couple Greg Poche and Kay Van Norton Poche can’t give it away quick enough since selling their logistics business Star Track Express for $750 million in 2003.
They’re not afraid anymore. Once banished to the basements of the world, Dungeons and Dragons fans in Australia have burst forth on the back of a surprising surge in popularity.
From the ashes, Michael Jones transformed a school in Sydney’s east from a few run-down buildings the state government planned to shut down and sell off into a thriving community.
Nappies, night feeds, toothy toddlers and breakfast television shifts; you might describe 60 Minutes reporter Allison Langdon’s life at the moment as one helluva treadmill.
They are the unsolved murders and chilling disappearances that have haunted the northern beaches for more than 40 years. Now as many as eight killings on the peninsula will be revisited by police.
A suspicious fire that tore through the heritage building at a western Sydney school has left behind a structural nightmare; but heritage advocates vow to rally and see the school rebuilt.
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SEVENTY five years ago, a daring mission was launched into the heart of Germany. The story of 617 Squadron — the “Dam Busters” — has since become legend.
Ancient aliens. Devious dinosaurs. Benevolent Atlanteans. Could such legendary civilisations have left any trace behind that would survive the eons? Archaeologists are certain: we have … so why not them?
BAULKHAM HILLS state Liberal MP David Elliott has come out swinging against developers proposing high-density construction near Memorial Ave and Windsor Rd, Kellyville.
CASTLE Towers shopping centre will have a direct underground link to the Sydney Metro station at Castle Hill — giving commuters the opportunity to shop all the way up to the train.
DESIGNER Pip Edwards reveals how her uber-cool athleisure wear label P.E Nation — worn by the likes of Elle Macpherson, Khloe Kardashian and Kylie Jenner — was inspired by Bondi.
ANGELA Little was four years old when she heard a violin and decided she wanted to play. It proved the start of a passion for music that spanned the next three decades, and saw the Mosman resident co-composing the music for Baz Luhrmann’s film Australia straight out of university.
DEE Smart describes her life in a way that is rough and earthy and perhaps abandons any Bellvue Hillness: “Well I’m really friggin’ lucky”. The former actress reflects on how from depression came drawing, and now her life as a two time Archibald Prize finalist.
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