An easy tablet to swallow

The iPad 2 is slimmer, faster and more versatile than its predecessor.

A whiff of madness

THE MENSWEAR WAS SMART AND SHARP IN MILAN THIS YEAR, SAYS JANICE BREEN BURNS, WITH STILL A WIFF OF MAD MEN.

Parramatta Road, Camperdown-Glebe

Some amazing antiques and cool blokey things await the savvy shopper who stops on this unassuming stretch of one of the city's busiest thoroughfares, writes Julietta Jameson.

Rockers shine at festival

ALMOST 40,000 hipsters and rockers wound back the clock and got in to the swing of things at the Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival at the weekend.

Garden party

Brighten up your winter wardrobe with bold florals - then add accessories in matching hues. By Sarah Bonett.

Merge & Mix

Kitchens are leading the move towards multi-functional rooms. Here are Europe's top 10 house trends.

Boom in designer retailing leaves fashionistas sitting pretty

MELBOURNE'S retail precincts are refashioning themselves to meet a growing demand for designer clothing and accessories.

Grief, greed, image, murder: Judy's oxy-Moranic life

FIRST, yet another confession. Your correspondent (who should know better) has been hugely entertained over the years by the activities of some people who are rightly seen by polite company as somewhat notorious.

It all falls into lace

This wardrobe must-have is one of the hottest trends for the coming season, writes NATASHA SILVA-JELLY.

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PETITION FOR LE CORBUSIER

Sister 'lied' for brother

THERE'S sibling rivalry, then there's the Sills family.

Bark 'n' ride

There's a large market for dog-friendly vehicles and accessories, writes Amy Cooper.

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Crack the dress code

Designers Carla Zampatti and Bianca Spender help unlock the secret to trackside trends, writes Natasha Silva-Jelly.

Couple face kill counts

A DRUG dealer accused of blasting a buyer in the chest with a shotgun wrapped in a towel told arresting police he had acted in self-defence, a court heard yesterday.

Man charged with Lake shooting murder

A 36-YEAR-OLD man will face Newcastle Local Court today over the alleged shooting murder of James Nolan at a Bolton Point house.

Kids guide

If you've ever struggled for things to do with the kids, here's a list of activities in the Illawarra guaranteed to keep them amused. GO BOWLING

Hang onto history

I planned my attack, waiting for a time when the kids would be out of the house for a few hours.

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Roll up to help a needy Labor cause

Two to the power of one

PRESERVING THE PAST FOR A BETTER FUTURE SET A SPECIAL CHALLENGE.