Opera
All Men Are Liars
The indestructible phone
Sam de Brito What's the real cost of our pathological need to have the newest, shiniest everything?
All men are liars
The bastardisation of the cafe
Sam de Brito Sure, we brew a mean cup of java, but the most vital component of a vibrant cafe culture is sorely lacking.
Le Mans
Steve McQueen watch fetches $765,000
A watch worn by Steve McQueen in the film Le Mans has sold for almost $765,000 at an auction of film memorabilia.
Top of the crop
GQ's man of the year
The 37-year old actor Joel Edgerton takes top gong amid rumours he is set for super-stardom for his upcoming role in The Great Gatsby.
Fishing guru
Cast of stars
Megan Johnston A celebrity chef, a rock musician, a top cricketer - Craig McGill has had plenty of big fish as clients.
Brand building
The business of Lady Gaga
Dirk Smillie, Forbes.com Lady Gaga isn't the music industry's new Madonna. She's its new business model.
Less 'kultcha', more creativity
Steve Dow The international presence and profile of Australian culture has faded at a huge cost to the nation.
The 50 year plan
John Baily Melbourne comedian Sammy J is launching a show he plans to run for half a century.
Power, corruption, lies
Gabriella Coslovich Just another day in the life on an Italian politician, perhaps, but it makes for compelling cinema.
Truly a premiere
AFP Laos - with only two movie theatres and no production companies - has released its first film.
Wrestling Hamlet
Elissa Blake Playing the dark prince has scared actor-writer-director Brendan Cowell sober.
The fabulous touch
He designs parties, interiors and furniture for New York's rich, famous and fussy - and the odd sheik.
