Frogs, cruises and an honour society: The exclusive club you must be born into
About five million people worldwide are celebrating a rare occasion this week with quirky – and extravagant – celebrations.
- by Jewel Topsfield and Carolyn Webb
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Her portrait has won hearts for generations, but there is more to Chloe than meets the eye
She stands overlooking the bar at Young and Jackson hotel, but the woman who has brought solace to generations of drinkers was a feisty French woman who met a tragic end, according to a new novel.
- by Carolyn Webb
A centenarian ‘hostie’ takes a trip down memory runway
Elizabeth Reid was among the first air hostesses at Trans Australia Airlines in the ’40s. On her first visit to the TAA Museum, she recounted cleaning up after nervy passengers and dealing with drunk politicians.
- by Carolyn Webb
Swift kick from concerts crafts an Australian tourism love story
Bulging planes, packed trains and hotels full to the brim. The pop superstar’s concerts have poured people into central Melbourne for a timely economic sugar hit.
- by Carolyn Webb
Baseball club lauds artist’s ‘incredible’ gift to honour late player
Artist David Bromley was well qualified to commemorate Chris Lane, the young Melbourne baseballer who was murdered in the United States over a decade ago.
- by Carolyn Webb
‘It’s adorable’: Pocket-sized interactive pet fetches Toy of the Year
Australia’s toy industry is staging its four-day annual fair – but it’s not for kids.
- by Carolyn Webb
Bookworm’s final chapter at South Melbourne Market after 40 years
Rod Cameron knows books matter to people, but lovers of The Merchant of Fairness stall say it’s really the passionate owner who has made a mark on the community.
- by Carolyn Webb
Police chief slams ‘ugly rabble’ taking on police at Pride March
Shane Patton said officers marching in Sunday’s annual Midsumma Pride March showed restraint when paint was thrown at them and police were called killers.
- by Carolyn Webb
Tweet treat: Sewage treatment plant birdwatching tourism takes flight
Victoria’s sewage treatment areas may have snakes, fighting raptors and ‘poo soup’, but they also attract beautiful, internationally renowned birds.
- by Carolyn Webb
Rhody to recovery: The 100-year-old who knits trauma teddy bears
Rhodesia Greatrex knits the bears for her paramedic grandson to give to ambulance patients.
- by Carolyn Webb
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That’s not my name: how much should we care about correct spellings?
It happens at least three times a week. It’s spelt out in the email address, and it’s in my signature block. So how can they keep getting it wrong?
- by Carolyn Webb