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.

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.

An easy tablet to swallow

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

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.

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.

Merge & Mix

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

Garden party

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

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

Bark 'n' ride

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

Sister 'lied' for brother

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

Crack the dress code

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

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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.

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.

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.

POSTCODE 3000

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.

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Central Darling Street, Balmain

With an eclectic village to the east and Rozelle to the west, it's easy to forget there are several cool little shops sitting in between. Julietta Jameson drops by.

9 DAYS TO GO

Barry O'Farrell's wife, Rosemary, could be in for a trip to Wetherill Park Market Town if he wins office. Doing the rounds of the shops with the Liberal candidate for Smithfield, Andrew Rohan, O'Farrell was impressed by the proprietress of Heavenly Curves, which sells bras, lingerie and clothing accessories for the "real woman", so much so he promised to return: "I'll bring the missus next time."

Dressing as a way of life

Garry Maddox profiles the late Yves Saint Laurent, set to be the subject of a documentary at this year's French film festival.

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OUTDOOR DECORATING

Just stir, paint and apply video

This in-home cinema screen comes in a tin, writes Anthony Clarke.

Old-world gravitas

Give a study an air of distinction, writes Susan Redman.

get the look

Age gracefully and stylishly with accessories that make a statement, writes

Fashion

Here's the juice - vibrant orange or tangerine makes a brilliant match with flashes of electric blue.

Congress laps it up as the Prime Minister lays it on thick

TOWARDS the end of her 30-minute address to Congress, Julia Gillard's voice wavered momentarily, straining under the weight of occasion and as she reprised her schoolgirl reaction to an awe-inspiring moment in history.

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Bad blood and greed: the killing of Tuppence Moran

Des Moran saw his brother Lewis and the two Moran sons gunned down in Melbourne's gangland war. He figured it might be his turn after he narrowly survived an assassination attempt. What he didn't figure was that it was his brother's widow Judy who wanted him dead. John Silvester reports.

Little wonder

Megan Johnston meets two mums whose new app helps you shop for kids' products.

THIS WEEK: DO NOT GO GENTLY INTO THE NIGHT

What are you going to be wearing when your next big birthday has an eight at the front of it? Comfort slacks and a fleece?

She killed him to get her Tuppence worth

Judy Moran was livid when Des Moran indicated he was going to change his will to cut out her grandchildren, writes John Silvester.

Privacy for accused pair yields 'great deal' for state

THE two accused murderers embraced in the dock on January 19 this year after Justice Lex Lasry ordered courtroom 11 locked and left the bench.

Rare models of perfection

There are two schools of thought regarding Hornby trains. Some believe they are worth nothing. Others believe that any examples, regardless of condition, must be worth a fortune.

PEACOCK PARADE

Feathered and dressed to thrill, Melbourne's boundary-pushing men are a sight to behold, defying a sartorial straitjacket imposed 200 years ago. As the NGV celebrates the glorious history of gentlemanly clobber, our showy locals prepare to shine. . .

THE NUMBERS GAME

A new recruit has more than just a jumper on his back when he inherits the number of a club legend, writes Peter Hanlon.

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Two more charged in relation to teen death

A YOUNG man claiming to have been paid $80 to shift the body of a teenager from one property to another north of Wollongong has handed himself into police, saying he was told it was the remains of the family dog.

A new vintage

Antiques are finding a home among modern pieces as a fresh breed of buyers seeks the best of both worlds, writes Bessie Recep.

Diamonds not always forever

Diamonds not always forever

POSTCODE 3000

ALAN Jones, the radio grand poobah who thinks his time is more precious than Julia Gillard's, has a March 28 deadline and he'd better not be late. Jones (pictured) is one of 150 Aussies approached by Twinings to create an "Australian afternoon tea blend" that will be judged by tea tsar Stephen Twining and released next Australia Day. Indefatigable senior socialite Lillian Frank will also mix a brew, a likely cross between a Toorak frothy pavlova and coconutty lamington. Among the luminaries to accept the stirring challenge are designer Bettina Liano, TV heads Kerri-Anne Kennerley and Mike Munro, Triple M's Mieke Buchan, Denise Drysdale and her Circle gals. Entries will be whittled down to five and the winning brew will go on sale. Twinings master blender Michael Wright has come Down Under for the first time and, while he actually likes Vegemite, he may not be keen to taste it in a relaxing cuppa. Wright has been a taste-tester for 22 years and samples a staggering 600 cups a day, but, being a proper English gent, he said: "We still have a tea break."