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EDITOR’S LETTER The call of Croatia. As the sun comes out and the glow of summer brightens, it’s hard to resist – not that you should.

A couple of years ago I spent a week with friends sailing around the islands, swimming in beautiful crystalclear water, playing cards and doing not much else. I can’t recommend it highly enough.

But after reading Alison Grinter’s feature on page 76 I realise I’ve got to go back. Exploring the stunning interior combined with sailing the coast sounds like the perfect summer trip.

Enjoy the mag.

76 Fall in love with Croatia’s countryside

63 TRAVEL

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9 LONDON 9 London Eye 10 London Life 12 A RIGHT ROYAL MESS: The who’s who in line for the British throne 14 Food & Drink 16 Spotted

19 ENTERTAINMENT 19 Celebrity News 20 Look Who’s Talking: Kim McCosker 22 CRACK ME UP, SCOTTY: Eric Bana talks about Star Trek and comedy 24 Cinema 25 Culture 26 CULTURAL ROOTS: Origins festival take centre stage in London 29 TNT Life

30 MUSIC & CLUBS 30 34 36 38

Music Music Listings Clubbing Clubbing Listings 12 Crown jewels: the Royal Family explained

57 Festy work: find a job this summer

40 NEWS & SPORT 40 42 44 47 48 50 53 54

Australia News New Zealand News South Africa News Sport Rugby NRL AFL General

63 Global Vision 64 ON THE HOOF: Saddle up for horse riding in Wales 66 TNTT Weekender: Lisbon 67 Late Deals 68 STAND UP (AND BE COUNTED): Learn how to surf in France 70 Hotshots 72 Travel Tips 73 Travel News 74 On The Road 75 Gear Up 76 NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL: There’s more to Croatia than its coast 66 Lovely Lisbon: the best of Portugal’s capital

56 CAREERS & MONEY 56 Careers 57 ALL SUMMER LONG: How to find work suited to the warm weather 60 Money 61 Coming & Going

REGULARS 4 Letters 6 Wins 138 Desperately Seeking & Dear Reuben 22 Spock on: Eric Bana talks Star Trek

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I am a very proud Australian and have never been more proud than when I watched the sunrise on the shores of Gallipoli at last year’s Anzac service. The mood was sombre as thousands of Australians and New Zealanders joined together to remember those who gave their lives.

I was therefore heartbroken to see on the cover of TNT 1338 a festival-goer.

Don’t get me wrong, I am the biggest fan of summer festivals that you’ll find. But, for this one week in the year, couldn’t TNT remember who its main readership is – Aussies, Kiwis and Saffas?

Two out of three nationalities of your main readership paid tribute to those fallen Anzac legends [on the weekend of April 2526]. Doesn’t this deserve more of a mention than a little article lost inside the magazine?

I thought TNT might be holding off to feature it prominently on the cover of last week’s edition, but I was let down again – although what was featured was very worthwhile for the other third of your readership.

Lest you not forget next year please, TNT! Melina, via email

Ed: TNT Magazine ran its Anzac Day cover story on February 23 (TNT 1330). We published this story about two months before Anzac Day, to hopefully inspire Kiwis and Aussies to make the pilgrimage to Gallipoli on April 25.

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YOUR SAY MOVING TRIBUTE

I would like to say I spent Anzac Day in Gallipoli.

It was one of the most touching experiences I have encountered and one that makes me proud to be Australian.

These men defended our country and freedom, and many did not return home to their families.

There has been some

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bad press about the whole Anzac Day experience, but I must say it was an honour to be able to go to Gallipoli to pay the ultimate respect to our country’s diggers.

It is an experience I will treasure for the rest of my life.

Lest we forget.

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COMMUNITY CORNER ANZAC SPIRIT IN LONDON Australians and New Zealanders continued with an unbroken London tradition of gathering on Anzac Day to pay tribute to soldiers in battle.

At least 2000 people attended a dawn service at the Australian War Memorial at Hyde Park Corner on April 25.

The Australian and New Zealand war memorials sit diagonally opposite each other and the dawn service alternated between the two, with wreath-laying ceremonies at both.

Australian High Commissioner John Dauth told the crowd the Anzac

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spirit lived on – from the first commemorations in London in 1916, a year after the troops landed at Gallipoli, to the present day.

New Zealand High Commissioner Derek Leask gave a reading at the service.

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LONDON LIFE

WHAT’S ON Daniel Landon PICKS THE BEST OF LONDON THIS WEEK

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CITY SHOWCASE FREE WHAT: Bands and musos take over central London for three days of free in-store gigs at shops such as the Apple Store and Vans. All but two of the events are free, but you must register online before for a wristband (not needed for arvo events).

Highlights include acclaimed Aussie Gurrumul (pictured).

WHEN: May 7-9 DO IT BECAUSE: You may just get to see the chart-toppers of 2010 at an intimate gig, free. And when else will you be able to hear great live music and buy some jeans at the same time?

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» Various venues in the West End, mainly on Regent St and Carnaby St

Capital idea: Richmond Park In London it seems you’re never more than three minutes from the nearest convenience store, but Richmond Park is one place where you’ll need a backpack of food and drink to keep you going.

OK, so it’s not massive in comparison to a national park, but for an oasis of green in a big, crowded city like London, it’s e-bloody-normous.

It’s big enough to easily justify a full day out instead of just a quick stroll – at more than 1000 hectares it has a

wonderful, out-in-the-country feel, with woodland and fields.

There are also herds of deer grazing contentedly, seemingly unfazed by onlookers. Don’t get too close though – they’ve got massive antlers.

The best way to explore the park is to start from Richmond Gate, a 15-minute walk from Richmond Tube station. DL

Oxford Circus (cityshowcase.co.uk).

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Al Murray’s character – that of a jingoistic boozer – is a piece of comic genius that parodies what’s great about Britain. If you liked his ITV show, catch him live on stage.

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DEPRESSING SOAP OPERAS Why are most soapies on British TV so depressing?

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veryone’s heard of Queen Elizabeth and Buckingham Palace. But as with most families, things with the British Royals can get complicated. Let TNT clear up the confusion.

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TNT unravels the story behind the current brood of British Royals WORDS DANIEL LANDON AND LAUREN HUGHES

but in practice she doesn’t rule anything. She’s obliged by tradition to be politically neutral, and act only on the advice of the elected government.

WHAT’S THE QUEEN’S JOB TITLE? The Queen is head of state of the UK and 15 Commonwealth countries, including Australia and NZ. She’s the head of the UK armed forces and the Church of England.

WHAT DO THEY DO ALL DAY? There are 17 official royals – the Queen and Prince Philip, their kids and grandkids, the Queen’s cousins, and the spouses – and they help with ceremonial duties and do charitable work. Apart from hunting and clubbing, Princes William and Harry are also in the Army.

SO LIZZIE IS THE BOSS THEN? Not really. In theory, as head of state, the Queen is in charge of every last Brit, Aussie and Kiwi,

SO THEY MUST BE UPSTANDING BRITISH CITIZENS? Some of them aren’t really all that upstanding,

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PRINCE PHILIP’S GAFFES

■ To British students in China, in 1986: “If you stay here much longer you’ll all be slitty eyed.”

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■ “Do you know they’re now producing eating dogs for the anorexics?” In 2002, to a blind, wheelchair-bound woman with a guide dog.

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■ “British women can’t cook.” In 1966.

■ “Deaf? If you are near there, no wonder you are deaf.” To deaf kids, referring to a school’s band.

■ To Australian Aborigines in 2002: “Do you still throw spears at each other?”

■ “It looks like it was put in by an Indian”. On a dodgy-looking fuse box in a Scottish factory, 1999.

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or British. Prince Philip’s racist remarks have caused furore (see right), there’s been plenty of adulterous scandals and divorces – and then there’s Prince Harry. He has served his country in a hardcore combat zone (Afghanistan), but has also been busted stumbling drunk out of nightclubs, smoking pot, wearing a Nazi uniform as fancy dress, and making remarks his grandad would be proud of.

And most of them are only partly British.

Curiously, given Britain fought two World Wars against the Germans, there’s plenty of German blood flowing through the royal veins.

WHAT – THEY’RE GERMANS? Sort of. The Royal Family used to be known as the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, taken from the name of the royal house of Prince Albert, the German noble who married Queen Victoria (1819-1901) – who herself, incidentally, was descended from German stock.

Anti-German sentiment during World War I caused George V – Victoria’s grandson and Elizabeth’s grandad – to change the dynasty’s name to Windsor in 1917. Windsor also became the Royals’ official surname, the first time they’d had one.

And Prince Philip’s surname is Mountbatten – an Anglicisation of Battenberg, the name of a German royal house. So the surname of the Queen’s descendants is Mountbatten-Windsor.

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An heir and a spare : Prince William (top) and Prince Harry

THIS IS ALL GREEK TO ME Correct. Until Philip became a British citizen in 1947 and took the surname Mountbatten, he was Prince Philippos of Greece and Denmark, and thus a member of the Danish-German House of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg.

WHEN DID THIS ALL BEGIN? Elizabeth II’s roots go back to the 9th century.

She’s the 32nd great-granddaughter of King Alfred, the first proper King of England some 1110 years ago. He ruled from 871 to 899.

■ “You managed not to get eaten, then?” In 1998, to a student who’d been to Papua New Guinea ■ “You are a woman, aren’t you?” To a Kenyan women who’d given him a gift.

■ “You can’t have been here that long – you haven’t got a pot belly.” To a Briton in Hungary, 1993.

SHOW ME THE MONEY The Royal Family is filthy rich. While stuff like Buckingham Palace and the Crown Jewels belongs to the nation, the Queen’s personal fortune – made up of investments in property, art, and horses – is about £350 million.

WHERE TO SPOT ’EM To see William, Harry and Princess Eugenie try visiting exclusive clubs such as Boujis (South Kensington), Mahiki (Mayfair) or the Cuckoo club (Piccadilly). Or check the Royal website for more sedate upcoming public appearances.

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FOOD & DRINK

BAR REVIEW The Rake ★★★★★

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THE SCENE It’s all about the beer at this small bar next to Borough Market. It’s neither posh nor grungy, and a welcoming place to enjoy a quality beer. There’s

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Cookery course “In and out of the kitchen in 60 minutes flat” promises the flyer for one of the cookery courses at L’atelier des Chefs.

In my experience you can’t rush a good meal so, intrigued, I sign up for a class.

7pm. We meet Tim, our chef, who explains we’ll work in teams of three to make a two-course meal of chicken curry and fruit minestrone.

7.10pm After learning how to master our knives like pros we begin chopping fruit for our strange-sounding dessert.

7.20pm The race is on!

The other team have already simmered their fruit syrup, left it to chill and have started chopping the ingredients for the curry paste.

7.35pm Paste ground, chicken chopped and we’ve gathered round the stove to put the curry together. It smells wonderful – with wafts of coconut, chilli and lime.

7.45pm Tim’s given us some extra time by making the basmati rice himself and we

also a heated, outdoor area.

THE GRUB Limited to hearty sandwiches (£5.50) and stews (£5.75).

BEHIND THE BAR Take your pick from about 130 beers – yes, 130. There are nine beers on tap (including wheat beers and ales) which change daily and weekly. Plus, there are 120 or so different bottled beers, in a bewildering array of styles

and flavours, from all over the world.

BILL PLEASE Pints are about £3, more for super-strong beers (eg 14 per cent German head-killers). You can also get 1⁄3 pints to make it easy to taste the numerous tap beers.

VERDICT If you like beer there are few better places in London to get stuck in.

DANIEL LANDON

L’atelier des Chefs

OF THE BEST: CUPCAKES The Hummingbird Bakery Portobello Rd, W11 2DY Who isn’t a fan of these sweet delights, swirled with creamy icing and sprinkled with prettiness?

plate up what we’ve cooked and gather round the table to enjoy our dinner.

8.30pm We finish dessert.

OK, so we made it out of the kitchen in an hour, but we’re not out the door. A good meal can’t be rushed.

JANINE JORGENSEN

» L’atelier des Chefs, Wigmore St, W1U 1PH Bond Street (atelierdeschefs.co.uk).

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Classes from £18.

COOKING THE BOOKS THE DOLCE VITA DIARIES Cathy Rogers and Jason Gibb (The Friday Project) For most, a well-paid job in the TV industry in LA would be the ultimate dream, but for Brits Cathy Rogers and Jason Gibb life needed to be more challenging.

By chance they stumble

on the idea to make their own olive oil, and head to Le Marche, Italy, to experience the pleasures and hardships of working an olive press.

Rogers’ writing is easy to read and Gibb’s recipes are rustic and simple to make – it’s a pity the dishes’ photos are in grainy black and white.

Peyton And Byrne Tottenham Court Rd, W1T 7LQ Beautifully decorated fairy cakes in flavours such as gooey chocolate and hazelnut and succulent raspberry and coconut. Buy four and get the fifth free.

Candy Cakes Monmouth St, WC2H 9HB In bright blue, neon pink and sunshine yellow, these cupcakes are high in the fun and taste ratings.

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UNMASKED: Oscar-winning megastarlet Charlize Theron and beau Stuart Townsend tried in vain to hide behind masks while celebrating the Venice wedding of pal Salma Hayek and French tycoon Francois-Henri Pinault.

“I’m really happy for them and they’re just a beautiful couple,” Theron gushed to usmagazine.com.

“We’re really good friends, and it was really a celebration of love – that’s what it was really about.” She described the bride as “gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous.”

A GOOD WEEK FOR

Kylie Minogue is apparently on the hunt for a Spanish love nest to share with latest squeeze Andres Velencoso. Apart from being able to top up their tans, the couple would also be close to Velencoso’s family.

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A BAD WEEK FOR

Swimmer Ian Thorpe’s million-dollar television contract with Australian cable channel Foxtel has not been renewed – reportedly finally ending his dreams of becoming an international TV star.

HUGH: I’M NOT GAY Wolverine tough guy Hugh Jackman says he’s not gay and wishes everyone would stop going on about it.

Jackman told US magazine Parade he’s confused about why Americans seem to be obsessed with his sexuality, while Australians are not.

“The questions about sexuality I find more here in America than anywhere else, because it’s a big hang-up and defines what people think about themselves and others,”

said the Sydney-born actor, who’s also made a name for himself as a Broadway star.

“I’d be happy to go and deny it, because I’m not,” he said.

“But by denying it, I’m saying there is something shameful about it, and there isn’t anything shameful.”

The star has been married to Australian actress DeborraLee Furness for 13 years and the couple have two adopted children, eight-year-old Oscar and three-year-old Ava.

SAY WHAT?

”She looks like she’s gonna shag you.”

Fast-talking Aussie-born London celeb chef John Torode on watching Nigella Lawson in the kitchen.

Women’s Weekly: League’s ‘Little General’ Stacey Jones spills the beans on coming out of retirement so his son could see him play, plus Dancing With The Stars winner, TV One weatherman Tamati Coffey, talks love, loss and dancing.

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CELEBRITY NEWS

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AUSTRALIA New Idea: Australia’s favourite girl next door turned radio DJ Kate Ritchie on how her private pain made her stronger, plus actor Kim Wilson on being a mum.

Who: Mel Gibson’s expensive shock divorce could have been sparked by another woman, plus Bob Herdsman loses half his body weight to win The Biggest Loser.

SOUTH AFRICA You: Up-andcoming cricketer Wayne Parnell (picutred) who, at 19, is already charming, confident and a great bowler in the making, plus South African media power couple Zuraida Jardine and hubby Josh Lindberg talk pregnancy joy and family tragedy.

People: Joosgate sex tape star and stripper Marilize van Emmenis is now a pinup girl for FHM.

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LOOK WHO’S TALKING

Kim McCosker One half of Aussie self-publishing phenomenon 4 Ingredients on selling more than a million books and why we should all drink more wine INTERVIEW SAMANTHA BADEN

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Your cookbook 4 Ingredients is full of recipes that need no more than four ingredients. What’s that all about?

It was written really to save us time and money in the kitchen. I just wanted simple solutions in the kitchen, and that’s where it stemmed from.

You and your friend and co-author Rachael Bermingham came up with the idea for the book over a couple of glasses of red wine, is that right?

Yes, at a barbecue! There’s a moral to the story: maybe we should all be having a couple more wines at barbecues more often.

Did you wake up the next morning and think: ‘Oh my God! What have we done?’

I joke about it, but if someone had shown us a timeline three years ago and said ‘this is everything you need to do between now and today’ we probably would have said: ‘No way – that’s way too hard’. So, yeah, it’s just amazing how it grew and grew and all the effort and work that went in to it.

YOU DON’T SAY? What song is guaranteed to get you on the dance floor?

I Don’t Feel Like Dancing by Scissor Sisters.

What would your superpower be?

The ability to turn $1 into $2, especially if I lived in London – holy moley, I have died and gone to shopping heaven.

What’s the best costume you’ve ever worn for a fancy dress party?

Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert. I knocked back Jason’s role – yeah right.

The book has sold more than a million and a half copies in Australia in less than two years, you’re releasing it in the UK and you have your own cookery show on cable television. Not bad for a couple of mums from Queensland …

I think that’s part of the appeal. In Australia, people come up to us and they say: ‘You’re just like us. If you can do it, we can do it.’ They don’t feel intimidated.

And now you’re the most successful self-published authors in Australia.

What do you say to all those publishers who rejected your book?

Ha I know (laughs)! Can you believe it?

Actually, though, there was a big battle two Christmases ago where all these

publishers wanted to sign our book. At that stage I think we’d sold about half a million copies, which is an enormous amount for a book in Australia, darl, where a good-selling book sells 20,000 copies. So ours isn’t a good-selling book it’s a trade phenomenon.

My mum “ thought it was a strip club ” So then they all wanted your book?

There was this massive competition between all these huge publishers to woo us. And not even a year before that time they wouldn’t even take our calls – we weren’t famous and they weren’t interested. And then seven months later they’re sending us crates of Moët for Christmas. And then when we decided to stay self-published, they sent us more gifts because we didn’t go with one of the competitors.

How are you enjoying London? You’re here with your three kids, husband and your own mum?

Yes, they’re all here darl. We’re here for about five weeks. Actually, I was here as a backpacker 20 years ago. We lived at Acton – we used to call it ‘Action Town’ then. There was a pub, the Captain Cook, that we used to go to two or three times a week.

Are you going to revisit any of those old haunts?

Oh darl, absolutely! My best friend and I worked at a bar in the West End called, can you believe, The Green Man and French Horn. My mum thought it was a strip club!

» 4 Ingredients is out now for £8.99.

See 4ingrediants.co.uk for free recipes

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CRACK ME UP,

Scotty Eric Bana on his new appreciation for Star Trek and a welcome return to comedy WORDS PIERRE DE VILLIERS

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ric Bana is fascinated by sci-fi geeks.

In fact, the Aussie actor – who plays the chief villain in the new Star Trek film – is so captivated by the kind of people who wear plastic Spock ears in public that he has devised a cunning plan to observe them in their natural habitat.

“I think I might put on some sort of mask and sneak into a sci-fi convention,” Bana says with a chuckle.

“I’m thoroughly intrigued by the sound of them and I don’t think this experience of doing a Star Trek movie will be complete without checking out at least one gettogether. It’s all part of the fun of making a film like this.”

FORK IN THE ROAD For Bana, being part of a thrill-ride such the at ie as Star Trek has been a real change of pace mov Trek Star the Stars of compared with his most recent movies. film’s world premiere in Sydney Strapping on pointy ears to play Nero, a Romulan gunning for the crew of the Starship Enterprise, is a quantum leap from the dramatic For more info on the latest roles that established the 40-year-old Melburnian movies and events in London as a leading man in Hollywood. see tntonline.co.uk/whats_on Boldly going in a new direction with his

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career is something the actor has thoroughly enjoyed: “Being on the Star Trek set was great because you are in this fanciful world with all this make-up and you realise you are doing something insane in a film that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

“Also, the idea of playing a supporting role and doing a character where you kind of get to disappear and not have all that responsibility was a huge draw card for me,” Bana says.

LIGHTEN UP Bana’s desire to try new things is certainly reflected in the career choices he’s made of late.

The star’s directorial debut – documentary Love The Beast about his love affair with his first car – has gone down a storm while up next is a role in sci-fi romantic drama The Time Traveler’s Wife.

Then there’s the hugely anticipated Judd Apatow comedy Funny People, which will see a return to humour for a man who made his name in Australia as a stand-up and impressionist.

“Early on in acting, I went for dramatic roles over comedic ones because, after doing comedy back home, I felt burn out,” Bana explains.

“For me the drama was fresh and the comedy was kind of stale. Now, 10 years on, I’m ready to

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ENTERTAINMENT

WHAT’S UP, DOC?

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We chat to Kiwi actor Karl Urban, who plays Dr Leonard ‘Bones’ McCoy in the latest Star Trek film.

Were you a Trekkie before landing the role?

I watched Star Trek as a boy in New Zealand but I wouldn’t define myself as a Trekkie. I do have a deep appreciation for it, though.

What was it like stepping on to the bridge of the Enterprise for the first time?

That was really cool. It was so surreal to step onto a set that was so amazingly built.

There were 100 plasma screens, all fully functional with graphics constantly played and a million knobs and buttons to press.

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be reinvigorated and have all these comedy instincts I can get back to. It’s like letting a dog off the lead at the park when he has been in the back of the car for a long, long time.”

GET UP, STAND UP Before Bana runs wild in cinemas alongside Seth Rogen and Adam Sandler, he’s watching to see how his efforts as a sci-fi villain are received when Star Trek is released this week.

Judging by the response the film got at its world premiere in Sydney, he has little to worry about.

“The film actually got a standing ovation which was remarkable,” he recalls.

“Australians are usually far more reserved in their response. We don’t do standing ovations at home unless it’s the end of a football game. So, to see 16,000 people stand up at the Opera House and applaud at the end was pretty spectacular.”

» Star Trek is out Friday.

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Despite the success you’ve had in Hollywood you’re still based in Auckland …

I am. I have no doubt that if I moved to Hollywood I could probably get more traction in my career but I believe in balance. So, I work and travel off-shore but New Zealand will always be home.

Eric Bana and his wife, Rebecca Gleeson

What are your thoughts on the NZ film industry?

Some really great films that are intrinsically New Zealand have come out over the last few years. It’s important for Kiwi directors to keep doing movies … that are reflective and representative of our culture, and not try and replicate American genres.

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CINEMA Star Trek

SCREEN TEST: STAR TREK

Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Eric Bana, Karl Urban

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★★★★★

Rebooting Star Trek in a way that pleases Trekkies and wins over a new generation of fans was never going to be an easy enterprise.

Fortunately, the franchise landed in the capable hands of director JJ Abrams who, with the sublime Star Trek, strikes the perfect balance between familiar and fresh.

The cracking storyline takes us back/forward to a time when the Starship Enterprise has just rolled off the assembly line.

On board for its maiden voyage are Starfleet officers Vulcan Spock (Quinto), troublemaker James T Kirk (Pine), and Doctor Leonard ‘Bones’ McCoy (Urban).

Coming at them all guns blazing is Nero (an impressive Bana), one pissed-off Romulan out for revenge.

With the cast nailing the

1 What year did the Star Trek series first appear on television screens?

2 Who are the main villains Captain James T Kirk of the USS Enterprise must battle in the 2009 film?

3 What does ‘Hab SoSlI’ Quch’ in Klingon language mean when translated?

4 What unusual physical characteristic is Spock best known for?

5 Who is the chief engineer and second officer of the USS Enterprise?

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WIN mannerisms of the original Enterprise crew (Urban’s McCoy is brilliant), Star Trek will cause pangs of nostalgia among Trekkies.

Non-nerds have plenty to enjoy as well, thanks to funny dialogue and spectacular action scenes, which catapult

the film at warp speed.

Easily one of the most satisfying event movies of the past few years, Star Trek ensures a bright future for Captain Kirk and co.

GOOD FOR: Trekkies and those who make fun of them.

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LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS

1 Michael 2 Swordfish 3 Gabriel Van Helsing 4 Frank Langella’s 5 Peter Allen LAST WEEK’S WINNER Meg Ellis

THE REEL DEAL

SOUNDS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT

Rising Australian stars Sam Worthington and Anna Torv and director Craig Gillespie were named the recipients of the Australians in Film 2009 Breakthrough Awards.

Perth-born Worthington, 32, is expected to be catapulted into Hollywood’s top tier of actors with starring roles in two of the biggest studio films of the year, Terminator Salvation and Avatar, the anticipated sci-fi epic directed

by James Cameron.

Melburnian Torv, 31, is the star of new TV series Fringe.

Gillespie is the 41-year-

Director Jamie J Johnson points his camera at the odd but endearing youngsters performing at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in this very entertaining doco.

The voice-over grates on occasion but the passion and quirkiness of the kids will win you over.

GOOD FOR: Those who loved Johnson’s film Spellbound. PDV

Two Aussie films have been selected to screen at the Cannes film festival later this month.

Bright Star, written and directed by Kiwi Jane Campion, about the romance between poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne, will screen in the main competition.

Director Warwick Thornton’s film Samson & Delilah, about two Indigenous teenagers who embark on a journey of survival, will feature in the Un Certain Regard section of the festival.

CORALINE

★★★★★ Henry Selick, director of A Nightmare Before Christmas, returns with an equally weird and wonderful animated tale about Coraline (voiced by Dakota Fanning), who enters a world that mirrors her own.

A terrifying plot combines with great visuals and vocal work for a stunning film.

GOOD FOR: Those in the mood for a different kind of horror flick. PDV

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CULTURE THE EGYPTIAN GALLERY The British Museum has always had a spectacular collection of Egyptian artefacts, but a new, permanent gallery has added an extra dimension to its displays.

It focuses on magnificent paintings found in the tombchapel of Nebamun, an accountant who died about 1350BC. They show scenes of his aristocratic life – from feasting to partying with naked, nubile serving girls.

There are also numerous artefacts that cast light on broader Egyptian society, from the elite to the masses.

If all this isn’t enough, the

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SEE THIS: Exhibition adjoining rooms have dozens of mummies and relics, including exhibits on the rise of Egyptian civilisation some 5000 years ago.

A visit to this part of the British Museum would be a great way to warm up for a trip to Egypt. DANIEL LANDON

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WORTH A LOOK Experimental music and film-making combine in an exhibition by Luke Fowler. » Serpentine Gallery, Kensington Gardens, W2 3XA

• Check out Ron English’s vanguard agit-pop in

South Kensington (020 7402 6075; serpentinegallery.org). May 7-Jun 14. Free

Lazarus Rising. » Elms Lesters Painting Rooms, Flitcroft St, WC2H 8DH

Tottenham Court Road (020 7836 6747; elmslesters.co.uk). May 8-Jun 6. Free

THEATRE OF THE WEEK

BOOK OF THE WEEK

CALENDAR GIRLS

CITYBOY

★★★★★

Another stage version of a hit film reaches the West End as a branch of the Women’s Institute swaps jam-making for fundraising when member Annie’s husband dies of cancer.

The story of their carefully posed nude calendar is so familiar, box office success is guaranteed. There’s a handful

of likeable performances, but nothing quite matches the fun of the first act finale when the assorted-sized ladies finally get their kit off.

LOUISE KINGSLEY

» Noel Coward Theatre, St Martin’s Ln, WC2N 4AU Leicester Square (0844 482 5140). Until Sep 19. £12-£44

Geraint Anderson (Headline) OUT NOW

★★★★★ The City of London in 2009 is a very different beast from the up-and-coming boomtown in which former Londonpaper columnist Geraint Anderson began his career as a utilities analyst a decade ago.

Back then, if you thought the City lifestyle was all about mega bonuses, loose women, fast cars and hard drugs, you’d have a point. It was also, as Anderson attempts to illustrate through his alter ego Steve Jones, a world of long hours, tedious clients and the insidious selfinterest of a society

that played to man’s universal weaknesses: greed and ego.

Steve (read Anderson), paints himself as a victim of this system – an educated, principled man sufficiently self-aware to recognise he’s turning into a wanker banker.

Here’s a guy who screws everyone from his boss to his mistress (in different ways), all the while playing fast and loose with stupendous sums of cash. So intently does he dislike himself, it’s impossible to disagree.

Cityboy offers a timely dissection of an industry that’s lost its way, but Anderson’s evident bitterness detracts from his morality message.

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Book now for the

ground-breaking Underdrome » The Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8EH

Chalk Farm (roundhouse.org.uk). May 22-24, £20

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CULTURAL

roots Indigenous peoples take centre stage during London’s inaugural Origins festival WORDS SAMANTHA BADEN

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ho could have imagined Maoris and Italians would get along so well? But that is apparently the way things are. Or, more precisely, were.

It’s also the subject of Strange Resting Places, a Kiwi play that premieres in London this week at the inaugural Origins Festival of First Nations.

Created and performed by New Zealanders Paolo Rotondo and Rob Mokaranka (above, centre and right), the play tells the stories of the legendary Maori Battalion who served in Italy during World War II.

COMMON GROUND Rotondo, who moved to New Zealand from southern Italy at the age of 11, says the idea for the play grew out of a visit the co-writers made to Mokaranka’s ancestral village.

“We started to talk about the similarities that

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WORTH A LOOK …

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FILMS This is Our Country Too: A film about the Howard government’s attempts to control the flow of alcohol and pornography into Indigenous communities. » Amnesty Human Rights Action Centre, 17-25 New Inn Yard, EC2A 3EA Old Street (020 8237 1111). May 6. £7 Black Chicks Talking: Acclaimed Aboriginal performer Leah Purcell turns the camera on five Indigenous Australian women. » Cinema at Birkbeck, University of London, 43 Gordon Sq, WC1 H0PD Euston (lcace.org.uk).

May 16. Free, but tickets should be reserved online

FILMS New Zealand Shorts – Land and Memory: Tama Tu Taika Waititi: Atmospheric evocation of the Maori battalion’s Italian campaign.

Turangawaewae: A Maori veteran of Vietnam returns to his ancestral land.

Pikowae: Driving towards a rendezvous, two young men encounter a mysterious Elder. » Cinema at Birkbeck, University of London, 43 Gordon Sq, WC1 H0PD Euston (lcace.org.uk). May 9. Free

Pikowae

This Is Our Cou ntry Too

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I found between Maori culture and southern Italians,” explains Rotondo. “These guys were all Catholics up there and they all ate together, argued a lot like Italians, drank together, and were very family-oriented, just like Italians.”

These observations led the writers to the point in history – World War II – where the two cultures “collided” for the first time.

MAORI BATTALION The 28th Maori Battalion was part of the second New Zealand Expeditionary Force during World War II and served in, among other places, Italy. It liberated the small northern Italian town of Faenza, which to this day boasts a strong link to Maori descendants.

Also significant, Rotondo says, is the Maori Battalion’s huge symbolism in NZ history as the point at which the Maori contribution to Kiwi culture is first recognised.

“All the divisions and separations that existed [were gone], and it was a place [that Maori and Pakeha] came together.”

COMIC VALUE For a play covering such serious themes, Strange

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They laugh at you “ then all of a sudden they’re with you ”

WINDMILL BABY WRITTEN AND DIRECTED

BY DAVID MILROY Multi-award winning and internationally acclaimed, Windmill Baby is a onewoman show featuring Maymay (Rohanna Angus), an old Aboriginal woman who returns to the deserted Kimberley cattle station that was her home 50 years before. The play confronts the racism that shaped the modern indigenous experience while at the same time embracing universal themes of love, life and loss. » Riverside Studios, Crisp Rd, W6 9RL Hammersmith. (riversidestudios.co.uk).

May 12-17, £15

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Resting Places could seem a bit, well, worthy.

But that couldn’t be further from the truth.

“We call it a comedy about a tragedy,” Rotondo says, explaining the aim was to be accessible to all, including rural Maori who may not be regular theatre-goers.

“So we went for this approach of using comedy to draw them in – they laugh at you and then, all of a sudden, they’re with you, and from there you can start telling your story in a more meaningful way.”

BIG SCREEN BECKONS The play is currently being developed by the New Zealand Film Commission, but Rotondo reckons it’s still some time before a cut makes it to the big screen.

“It’s such a big, long journey and we’re just at the beginning of it, so who knows how long it will take.”

» Strange Resting Places, The Soho Theatre, 21 Dean St, W1D 3NE Tottenham Court Road. May 4-9. £15

Rohanna Angus in Windmill Baby

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SPOTLIGHT ON IMMERGROEN Set to be the largest South African event in Europe, the Immergroen Arts and Culture Festival will be taking place in Hertfordshire on July 17-19.

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MUSIC GALLOWS Grey Britain (Warners)

★★★★★

MUSIC & CLUBS

They’re from Watford and they’re angry. The two facts might be related, but Gallows have greater concerns. “Britain is fucked,” singer Frank Carter told Kerrang recently. His group’s second album is an attempt to detail, critique and fight against what they see as the decay of the country they call home.

“Fight” is the word. Gallows are a hardcore punk act, their sound occasionally coloured

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BEN HARPER & RELENTLESS7

NEW YORK DOLLS

ST VINCENT

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In a bid to recapture a glory only found by happy accident, the two remaining original members of pioneering glam-punk quintet the New York Dolls have engaged the services of original producer Todd Rundgren, even rerecording a song from their debut for good measure.

Desperation permeates every second; the cliché-packed, spark-free and note-by-noterotten results would shame the weakest bar bands. You won’t hear worse in 09. WFJ

For her first album Marry Me Tulsaborn Annie Clark aka St Vincent contributed vocals, guitars, bass, organ, Moog, synths, xylophone, dulcimer and triangle, to name a few. For Actor her instrumentation is no less “multi” and the resultant effects are no less engaging.

Trippy textured electro is offset

by Clark’s dulcet 1940s film diva vocals, while the playful tunes reveal darker themes of love gone wrong. As dramatic and cinematic as any blockbuster. ALISON GRINTER

(Virgin)

★★★★★

The frustrating thing about Harper’s consistently mediocre career is that he so rarely plays to his strength. Despite being blessed with an expressive and sonorous voice, he never gives himself a decent melody to sing; and as a lyricist, he never met a cliché he didn’t like. Things aren’t helped here by the addition of Harper’s new group, a blunderbuss rock quartet who never manage to force the gearstick out of third. WFJ

★★★★★

★★★★★

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NEW ZEALAND

SOUTH AFRICA

NO.1 Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny), AR Rahman ft The Pussycat Dolls MAKING NEWS Adelaide hiphop trio the Hilltop Hoods will release their fifth album, State Of The Art, in June. The album, a follow-up to 2007’s The Hard Road, will be their first on own label Golden Era Records.

NO.1 Brother, Smashproof ft Gin Wigmore MAKING NEWS Smashproof have broken the record for the longest consecutive run at the top of the NZ singles chart by a local act. Their tune Brother has spent 10 weeks at No.1, breaking All Of Us’ nine-week run in 1986 with Sailing Away.

NO.1 Reach Out, Hillary Duff MAKING NEWS Durban indie sensations Gonzo Republic have signed with leading SA indie imprint, Sheer Sound/ Seed. The quartet, who have already supported big hitters Maroon 5 and One Republic, are to release debut album I’m OK, You’re OK this year.

by a string section but still downright aggressive. They’re driven by Carter’s lyrics, which are both the key to the record’s attitude and yet also often its weakest feature.

Misery is the worst offender, but it’s far from the only juvenile lyric. Great if you’re 16, of course; but grown-ups may find a little too much unintentional self-parody here for comfort.

Still, Carter’s lapses are usually carried along by a band who’ve hit a balance between hardcore attitude and road-tested discipline. For all Grey Britain’s flaws, at least they’re trying to say something.

WILL FULFORD-JONES

LIVE REVIEW Bat For Lashes Shepherd’s Bush Empire April 19 ★★★★★

If the electronic pastoralism of Goldfrapp’s Seventh Tree won over hearts, if not feet, last year, then Bat for Lashes’ Two Suns could be 2009’s downbeat album of choice. However, frontwoman Natasha Khan lacks Alison Goldfrapp’s feral dynamism and spends too much time behind her piano singing introspective numbers such as gospelly Peace of Mind.

It is a testament, then, to her powerful voice and beguiling tunes that she keeps the audience captivated. She even plays “a low-fi version” of Daniel before reprising it in a more upbeat style at the end.

Brilliant. STEPHEN JEWELL

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GIG GUIDE MUSIC & CLUBS

Alison Grinter PICKS OUT THIS WEEK’S BEST LIVE MUSIC

GIG OF THE WEEK TURNING POINT Living up to their reputation as providers of bleeding edge fun, the good folk at the Roundhouse have handed over their keys to a bunch of creative youngsters for a three-day love-in of music, fashion, circus and more. New retro-pop sensation VV Brown (right), grime mover/shaker Kano, and Kiwi spinner Zane Lowe are just some of the biatchin’ names on the bill. And before the headliners get going, Circus Space will be turning shapes to a soundtrack from the best up-and-coming DJs. More fun than a box of frogs for sure. » Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8EH (0844 482 8008). Feb 12-13. £18.50

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DIE! DIE! DIE!

DEVO

As their name subtly implies, this Kiwi trio take their cues from hardcore punk with a signature style of abrasive guitars and ranting vocals. But there’s also plenty of nu wave influences to keep things interesting. Latest LP Promises Promises set critics’ tongues wagging but it’s live that these fellas really impress with their all-out sonic assaults.

From Cleveland, Ohio, Devo were the original new wavers who caught the ears of Brian Eno, David Bowie and Iggy Pop in the ’70s with their jerky, robotic pop. Recognisable for their flowerpot hats and smash hit Whip It, they return with news of an (as yet unnamed) album of new material – their first since 1990.

» Cargo, Rivington St, EC2A 3AY

» Forum, Highgate Rd, NW5 1JY

Old Street (08700 600 100).

Sun, May 10. £6.50

BELIEVE THE HYPE SOPHIE HUNGER THE LINE-UP Sophie Hunger HAILS FROM Zürich, Switzerland

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THE BUZZ SO FAR With an ear

for eerie, enigmatic folk tunes and a voice of quiet intensity, singer-songwriter Sophie Hunger is set to be 2009’s answer to Laura Marling. The 25-year-old’s home-made demo – handed out to her friends – spread like wildfire on blogospheres across Europe, and her DIY debut Monday’s Ghost went to No.1 on the Swiss charts last year. She’s now on course to repeat that success over here.

WHAT ELSE? Hunger sings most of her album’s songs in English but stand-out track Walzer Fur Niemund (Waltz For No One) is delivered in German.

THE CRITICS SAY “She won’t stay Switzerland’s best-kept secret for long.” (Liberation)

Kentish Town

(0844 847 2405). Wed, May 6. £30

WE SAY Zürich has been trying

THE PLUG Debut album

to convince the world of its new-found hipness for years, but it’s artists of Hunger’s calibre who will finally put the financial capital’s fusty image to rest.

CHECK OUT myspace.com/ sophiehunger.

Monday’s Ghost out now on Two Gentleman Records.

SOUND BITES Sneaky Sound System got their break in the UK courtesy of The Killer’s frontman Brandon Flowers, The Age revealed last week.

The Mormon rocker was given a copy of Sneaky’s track It’s Not My Problem by the band’s A&R manager at a dinner in London. He then passed it on to DJ/producer Stuart Price, aka the Thin White Duke, whose remix ended up on BBC 1’s playlist.

Nice going.

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MUSIC & CLUBS

MUSIC LISTINGS MONDAY 27

SATURDAY 2

Casiotone For The Painfully Alone, Concern, Mewgatz

Dub Pistols The hip-hop, breakbeat and ska collective use horns and turntables for the performance. Koko, Camden High

The Chicago-based indiepop performer promotes his album Vs Children. The

St, NW1 7JE (0870 432 5527). £14.50.

Luminaire, Kilburn High Rd, NW6 7JR (020 7372 7123). Adv £8.50.

Jooks Of Kent, The Nuns The trio play blues and boogie crossed with rock and roll.

Kenny G The saxophonist promotes his album Rhythm And Romance. Royal Albert

The Grosvenor, Sidney Rd, SW9 0TP (020 7733 1799). £5.

Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP (020 7589 8212). £29-£50.

Left With Pictures, My Sad Captains, The Riff Raff

Rosemary Branch Festival: Pete Letanka Trio South

The London-based combo play melodic indie-pop. The

African swing band. Rosemary

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Lexington, Pentonville Rd, N1 9JB (020 7837 5371). £6, w/flyer/NUS £5.

Branch Theatre, Shepperton Rd, N1 3DT (020 7704 6665). £10.

Raphael Saadiq The Grammy Award-winning American soul singer and producer plays tracks from his back catalogue.

IndigO2, Peninsula Sq, SE10 0DX (0871 220 0260). £22.50 & £30.

NOFX American punkrockers. Shepherds Bush

TNT’S TOP BOOKING

NINE INCH NAILS O2 Arena, Peninsular Sq, SE10 0DX North Greenwich (0870 534 4444). Wed, Jul 15. £32.50 You want to what me like an animal? Trent Reznor’s nihilistic rock vehicle rolls into town this summer. Expect to hear 20 years’ worth of hits.

Chris Wood Acoustic folkrock from the singer-songwriter and guitarist. The Slaughtered Lamb, Great Sutton St, EC1V 0DX (020 7253 1516). £14, concs £12.

Empire, Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12 8TT (0905 020 3999). £20.

Gary Moore, Buddy Whittington The veteran guitarist promotes his album, Bad For You Baby Baby.

Hammersmith Apollo, Queen Caroline St, W6 9QH (0844 844 4748). £26.91-£34.26.

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TUESDAY 28

KT Sullivan The vocalist

The Bug, DJ Adrian Sherwood The London outfit

performs the songs of Jerome Kern. Live! On The Park At Pizza

play experimental rock. The

On The Park, Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LY (020 7235 5273). £15 & £25.

Rhythm Factory, Whitechapel Rd, E1 1EW (020 7375 3774). £10.

Easy Star All-Stars The New York four-piece perform covers with a reggae twist. Koko, Camden High St, NW1 7JE (0870 432 5527). £17.50.

Putney, Lower Richmond Rd, SW15 1EU (020 8780 9383). £5.

Sleepercurve, White Light Parade, HK:UK The London

Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo, Danny Schmidt

trio play progressive indie-rock to promote their forthcoming EP.

The Wednesday Night Showcase Acoustic

Folk from the Australian singer-songwriter and her band, including tracks from her album Despite The Snow Snow.

showcase of signed and unsigned acts. The Bullet

The Luminaire, Kilburn High Rd, NW6 7JR (020 7372 7123). £8, adv £6.

Herne Hill, SE24 9HU (020 7274 2733). £12, adv £10.

The Deadly Vibes, The Risk, The Branded

Tarrbaby, Three Times Daily

Bar, Kentish Town Rd, NW1 8PB (020 7485 6040). £5, w/flyer £4.

THURSDAY 30

The Blockheads The veteran

punk-rockers play their hits. The

Electric Ballroom, Camden High St, NW1 8QP (020 7485 9006). £23.50.

The American three-piece play country-rock tracks from their album Feels So Good I Wanna Do It Again. Boston Arms, Junction Rd, N19 5QQ (020 7272 8153). £7, concs £5.

Willie Garnett’s Big Band

Gravity, Spector, Gunner Sgt, Continental Train Wreck The outfit play indie-rock songs.

Sax-led swing from the 17-piece.

Bull’s Head, Lonsdale Rd, SW13 9PY (020 8876 5241). £7.

Dublin Castle, Parkway, NW1 7AN (020 8806 2668). £6, w/flyer £5.

Hope And Anchor, Upper St, N1 1RL (020 7354 1312). £6, concs £4.50.

The Yeah You’s, Meg Hutchinson Alternative duo

Indie-rock trio from Ipswich.

Mike Kintish and Nick Ingram perform electro-rock tracks.

Sam Lewis Soul, blues and folk from the guitarist and his band playing tracks from album Everything You Are.

The Troubadour, Old Brompton Rd, SW5 9JA (020 7370 1434). £7.

12 Bar Club, Denmark Place, WC2H 8NL (020 7240 2622). £6.

Okkyung Lee, Christian Marclay, Steve Beresford, John Butcher Experimental

WEDNESDAY 29

Zoot Money’s Surprise Party The veteran blues man

tracks from the New York performer. Cafe Oto, Ashwin

plays his monthly residency.

St, E8 3DL (020 7923 1231). £10.

Bull’s Head, Lonsdale Rd, Barnes, SW13 9PY (020 8876 5241). £10.

James Marsters

Bridgefire, Son Of Bitch Heavy soulful rock four-piece from London. Bull And Gate, Kentish Town Rd, NW5 2TJ (020 8826 5000). £5, concs £4.

Nina Ferro with Boisdale Blue Rhythm Band The Australian jazz singer performs with the outfit. Boisdale Of Belgravia, Eccleston St, SW1W 9LX (020 7730 6922). £12, diners £4.50.

José González The Swedish singer-songwriter plays lo-fi pop.

Hayze, I’m Spartacus, Hipsters Fix, The Blockade The Cavendish Arms, Hartington Rd, SW8 2HJ (020 7627 0698). £5.

trio play experimental rock.

The acoustic pop vocalist plays songs from his album Like A Waterfall. Union Chapel,

Dublin Castle, Parkway, NW1 7AN (020 8806 2668). £6, concs £4.50.

Compton Terrace, N1 2UN (020 7226 1686). Adv £20.

Ultravox The 1980s

Pink

new wave and electropop band perform tracks from their repertoire. Roundhouse,

The pop singer performs tracks from her album Funhouse. O2

Tacoma The Paris-based

Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8EH (0844 482 8008). £32.50 & £35.

Arena, Peninsula Sq, SE10 0DX (0871 220 0260). £35.

East Wintergarden, Canada Sq, E14 5AB (020 7334 3922). £17.

Jim White The Americana

Mick Thomas, Rachel Hatfield, Natalie MCcool

country singer plays tracks from his extensive back catalogue.

The Australian soloist performs folk-rock. The Troubadour,

Jeniferever, Red Skys, Caesura, Codes In The Clouds Indie-rock from the

Union Chapel, Compton Terrace, N1 2UN (020 7226 1686). Adv £17.50.

Old Brompton Rd, SW5 9JA (020 7370 1434). £12, adv £10.

Swedish four-piece playing tracks from their album Spring Tides. Monto Water Rats, Gray’s Inn Rd, WC1X 8BZ (020 7837 4412). £6.

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And Bar, Dover St, W1S 4LQ (020 7629 9813). £15.

Skinny Molly

Southern US rock band featuring Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Mike Estes. The Half Moon, Half Moon Ln,

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Jayson Norris, Rhys Morgan, Amphibic Acoustic rock singer-songwriter originally from New Zealand. Halfmoon

FRIDAY 1

Blues, funk and soul from the seven-piece. Dover St Restaurant

Submit your free listing at least three weeks prior to the publication by emailing gigs@pressassociation.com.

The London singer and instrumentalist plays soul, funk and electronica. The Troubadour, Old Brompton Rd, SW5 9JA (020 7370 1434). £8, £7 before 10pm.

The Wolfetones

Brian Warfield and his band play upbeat interpretations of Irish ballads and songs.

Irish Cultural Centre, Blacks Rd, W6 9DT (020 8563 8232). £15.

SUNDAY 3 Ian Anderson Jethro Tull flautist. Barbican Hall, Barbican Centre, Silk St, EC2Y 8DS (0845 120 7500). £17.50-£25.

Rhydian The Welsh X Factor finalist performs tracks from his self-titled album, which features covers and originals.

Hammersmith Apollo, Queen Caroline St, W6 9QH (0844 844 4748). £22.02-£39.15.

John Standing The vocalist performs the songs of Noël Coward. Live! On The Park At Pizza On The Park, Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LY (020 7235 5273). £15 & £25.

Tina Turner The Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter performs hits from her back catalogue.

O2 Arena, Peninsula Sq, SE10 0DX (0871 220 0260). £50-£200.

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FAST FORWARD AC/DC Wembley Stadium, Jun 26 (0871 2200 260). £55 Animal Collective Brixton Academy, Aug 20 (0844 477 2000). £18 Blur Hyde Park, Jul 2-3 (0870 534 444) £45 British India Dublin Castle, May 24 (020 8806 2668). £6.

John Butler Union Chapel, Jul 17 (0870 264 3333). £17.50 The Cat Empire Shepherds Bush Empire, Jul 3-4 (08444 77 2000) £17.50 Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Latitude Festival, Jul 16-19, Henham Park, Suffolk, (latitudefestival.co.uk) £150 Die! Die! Die! Cargo, May 10, (020 7403 3331). £6.50 The Drones The Luminaire, May 21 (wegottickets.com). £8.50 Gurrumul Union Chapel, May 13 (0844 576 5483).£12.50 Manic Street Preachers Roundhouse, May 28-30 (0844 482 8008). £26.50 Mr Scruff Koko, May 23 (0870 4325 527). £15 Pet Shop Boys O2 Arena, Jun 19 (0870 534 4444). £30 Shapeshifter Forum, May 22 (0844 847 2405). £17.50 Toast Festival: Dave Dobbyn, Jayson Norris, Goldfish Clapham Common, Jun 26-28 (0871 230 5583). £15-£150

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CLUB GUIDE

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Natasha Vuckovic PICKS OUT THIS WEEK’S BEST CLUB NIGHTS

CLUB OF THE WEEK PAUL VAN DYK ALBUM LAUNCH PARTY As far as dance music goes, he’s the biggest name to come out of Germany. A trance god, if you will, Paul van Dyk is a Grammy-nominated DJ who has sold more than three million records and remixed artists’ songs including those by Justin Timberlake and Depeche Mode. With London in his sights this weekend, Van Dyk is coming to the capital to launch his new album, a best-of collection called Volume.

It’s going to be better than bratwurst.

» Matter, The O2, Peninsula Sq, SE10 0DY

North Greenwich (020 7549 6686). Fri, May 8, 10pm-6am. £15 adv, £20 otd

beats/breaks

funk/soul

SIZE If we’re talking metrics, then this one is huge! Steve Angello is a big enough draw card on his own. Throw in Aussie Dirty South and you’ve got yourself a corker. Stop looking around for a Better Day – it’s right here.

» Ministry of Sound, Gaunt St, SE1 6DP Elephant & Castle (ministryofsound.com). Sat, May 9, 11pm-7am. £15 adv

drum ’n’ bass

electro

hip-hop

HOT CHIP (DJ SET) Alexis Taylor, lead singer of electro/indie outfit Hot Chip, is heading to south London to spin some tunes this Saturday. He’s always a magnet for the crowds, so expect a roadblock to this one – it’s going to be packed full.

rock/metal

techno

CLUB NEWS

Brixton (0870 116 5421). Sat, May 9, 9pm-6am. £10

– while the cocktails are too good to pass up.

» Clapham Park Rd, SW4 7EH Clapham Common (020 7498 3388)

We have a pair of tickets to Paul van Dyk’s album launch party and two copies of his latest CD, Volume, to give away. To enter, email grabs@tntmagazine.com with ‘PVD’ in the subject line by noon on Wed, May 6.

The world’s biggest club, Privilege in Ibiza, has announced a new Saturday night party for the upcoming silly season on the White Isle. Called The Face of Ibiza, the weekly soirée is courtesy of the cross dressing Baby Marcelo and DJ Oliver, named Best Ibiza DJ on more than one occasion. The party kicks off on June 20.

Meanwhile, this summer Tiësto will continue his weekly residency at Privilege for the second year running.

Expecting to draw 8000 people every Monday night, the DJ will be at the club from June 8 until September

27. Tickets start from €45. See privilegeibiza.com.

With a talent for dipping his fingers into lots of pies, Paul van Dyk has launched an iPhone application all about music. It includes a BPM counter, frequency analyser, decibel meter, seismic reader and our favourite, a virtual glow stick. “I have had great fun being a part of the development team for my [application] over the past few months, and think that both aspiring and professional DJs will have great fun using it. On a practical level, it includes everything that a DJ needs,” Van Dyk says.

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house/garage

» Plan B, Brixton Rd, SW9 7AY

PLACE TO BE The White House One of south London’s best bars, The White House is an upstairs/downstairs venue with a terrace that’s superb for sunny Sunday afternoons.

It’s host to a stack of good parties with DJs aplenty and a dance floor that’s no stranger to crowds. House and electro are usually on the cards.

Meanwhile, there’s yummy food that’s been inspired by the east to chow down – think dim sum and ramen noodles

hard house/trance

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ON MOTHERS DAY, SHOUT MUM A GLASS OR TWO OF FIZZY. After all, she’s only 20,000 kays away, eh?

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CLUB LISTINGS TNT’S TOP BOOKING

MONDAY 27 Authentic Cuban Night

Bite DJs Lydia, Ian, Marcus and Complexus play electro, hip-hop, indie, Motown and pop. Punk, Soho St, W1D 3DN (020 7734 4004). 9pm-3am. £5, concs £3, free before 10pm.

Explosive DJ Rugrat spins R’n’B, funky and club classics.

Zoo Bar, Bear St, WC2H 7AQ (020 7839 4188). 10pm-3.30am. £5.

Hard Core Salsa DJ Mario plays mambo and salsa. Salsa!, Charing Cross

Miami 305 Funky house and pop from Mr Mak and Edge. Stanza, Shaftesbury Ave, W1D 5DY (020 7494 3020).

9.30pm-3am. £15, mems £10.

Platinum Funk The

St, WC2H 7AQ (020 7839 4188).

10pm-3am. £10, £8 before 10pm.

Royal Oak, East Hill, SW18 2QB (020 8874 4892). 7.30pm-late. Free.

Rock The Kaz Bar Resident

Fuse The resident DJs spin

Hospitality High Contrast and

DJs spin disco, funk, pop, house and R’n’B grooves.

Game On Residents spin chart, party and retro hits in the basement with R’n’B, electro and house in the VIP room. Zoo Bar, Bear St,

funky house and indie. The

Skream Zinc spin house. Matter

Langley, Langley St, WC2H 9JA (020 7836 5005). 4.30pm-1am. £8, free before 9pm, £3 before 10pm.

At O2 Arena, Peninsula Sq, SE10 0AX (020 7549 6686). 10pm-6am. £15.

WC2H 7AQ (020 7839 4188).

9pm-3am. £7, NUS £5, adv £4.50.

Members Night DJ Bambach

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supplies funky house anthems.

resident DJ Jorge, plus live bands. Salsa!, Charing Cross

The Shadow Lounge, Brewer St, W1F 0RF (020 7287 7988). 9pm-late. £5£10, free before 10pm, mems free.

Rd, WC2H 0JG (020 7379 3277).

7pm-2am. £10, £8 before 11pm, £4 before 9pm, £2 before 8pm.

Rd, E2 8DA (020 7613 4462).

9pm-2am. £7, £5 before 12am, NUS £4, ladies Free before 11.30pm.

Rewind Residents spin classic

Twisted The residents supply

club anthems. LVPO, Dean St, W1D

house and commercial dance.

5BQ (020 7434 3399). 9pm-3am. £8.

Trannyshack Tasty Tim and

Silk Cuts DJ Nick Fletcher spins

Dusty O supply chart anthems, plus live bands. Madame Jo Jo’s,

global house. Jewel, Glasshouse

Motion, Victoria Embankment, WC2N 6PA (020 7389 9933).

8pm-late. £10, guestlist £5 before 11pm, free before 9pm.

St, W1B 5DQ (020 7439 4990).

9pm-1am. £10, guest list £5.

Upper Class DJ Leo spins

W1D 7EP (020 7287 2715). 9pm-3am. £5, £4 before 11pm, NUS £3.

Socialism Brockie, Nicky

Forca Brasil DJ Fred spins

BM and Phantasy provide drum ’n’ bass. Herbal, Kingsland

Lounge, Brewer St, W1F 0RF (020 7287 7988). 9pm-late. £5-£10, free before 10pm, mems free.

Jo Jo’s, Brewer St, W1F 0SE (020 7734 3040). 10pm-3am. £8.

The Libertaire, High St, W3 6NG (020 7160 0572). 10pm-late. £10, ladies Free before 11pm.

Lounge, Brewer St, W1F 0RF (020 7287 7988). 10pm-3am. £5£10, free before 10pm, mems free.

Salon DJ Aubrey spins club anthems. The Shadow

and Andy Smith play blues, rock and Northern Soul. Madame

disco, pop, African beats and 1980s hits, plus live performances from Jesse, Ken and Tyrone.

DJs provide salsa tracks. The Standard, Blackhorse Ln, E17 6DS (020 8503 2523). 8pm-9pm. £6.

WC2H 7AQ (020 7839 4188).

9pm-3am. £7, guestlist/NUS £5.

Lost And Found Keb Darge

and retro hits on the ground floor, with house and party anthems in the basement. Zoo Bar, Bear

Salsa Night The resident

on the ground floor, electrohouse in the basement and commercial R’n’B in the VIP room. Zoo Bar, Bear St,

Rd, SW9 4AY (0870 116 5421).

9pm-6am. Adv £10.

resident DJs supply R’n’B, hip-hop and funky house.

Elmore and Tommy Sandhu supply club hits. The Shadow

Barrio Latino Merengue, salsa, bachata and urban Latin tracks from Chino and Alex. Bar Rumba, Shaftesbury Ave,

house classics. Plan B, Brixton

Funky Fridays DJs provide funk,

Double Shake It With Laquisha Jonz Andrew

TUESDAY 28

House Rules Bank Holiday Special Norman Jay spins

Delicious Thursdays R’n’B

Rd, WC2H 0JG (020 7379 3277).

5.30pm-2am. £4, free before 9pm.

Lost In London Party hits

The Broadway, W5 5JY (07912 654 543). 10pm-late. £10.

For full listings info go to tntonline.co.uk/ whats_on Brewer St, W1F 0SE (020 7734 3040).

10.30pm-3am. £5, w/flyer £3.

Wicked Wednesdays

The residents supply R’n’B and hip-hop. Sound, Leicester

Sq, WC2H 7NA (0870 863 1010).

9pm-3am. £10, £2.50 before 11pm.

THURSDAY 30

Arpdays DJs Idjut Boys, Bill

house. Jewel, Glasshouse St, W1B 5DQ (020 7439 4990).

9pm-1am. £10, guest list £5.

FRIDAY 1

Appropriate For... Party!

Residents spin dance, pop and club classics. Apt, Queen St, EC4N

SATURDAY 2

1TX (020 7618 9020). 7pm-3am. £5, £3 guest list. Free before 10pm.

Born 2 Boogie DJ Legs,

Back In The Day Resident DJ

Playboys and Milk Tray spin R’n’B, hip-hop, soul and reggae. Archangel, Kensington

Stevie B spins retro pop, electro, funk, house, dance and R‘n’B.

High St, W8 5NP (020 7938 4137).

10pm-2am. £10, concs £8.

Carwash Resident DJs play

White Heat DJs Matty and Olly spin rock and disco.

Brewster and Jonny 5 spin club hits. Cargo, Rivington St, EC2A 3AY

Madame Jo Jo’s, Brewer St, W1F 0SE (020 7734 3040).

10.30pm-3am. £7, adv £6.

(020 7739 3440). 7pm-1am. £8.

Escape Soho, Brewer St, W1F 0SU (07833 327002). 9pm-3am. £4.

Classique The residents

Calentito Resident DJs spin

play house classics, 1980s pop and commercial R’n’B. The Hill,

pop, R’n’B and classic soul.

WEDNESDAY 29

Muswell Hill, N10 3ST (020 8365 3651).

10pm-3am. £10, £7 before 11.30pm.

Salvador And Amanda, Great Newport St, WC2H 7JA (020 7240 1551).

9pm-3am. £10, guestlist £5.

Steve Smart Steve Smart spins dancefloor hits. Club Boulevard, The Broadway, W5 5JY (07912 654 543). 10pm-1.30pm. £10, ladies £5 before 11.30pm.

XXL Techno and pop from resident DJs for a crowd of hirsute guys and their admirers. The Arches, Southwark St, SE1 1RU (020 7403 9643).

9pm-6am. £12, concs/mems £8.

SUNDAY 3 Dubfire Paul Woolford, Tim Sheridan Vs Mr C and Biased Guy spin dubstep.

Matter at O2 Arena, Peninsula Sq, SE10 0AX (020 7549 6686).

10pm-6am. £15, adv £12, NUS £10.

Funkinyou 5th Anniversary & Sunglasses Party DJ Arkoss and special surprise guests play house, funk and electro.

Koko, Camden High St, NW1 7JE (0870 432 5527). 10pm-5.30am. £15.

1970s and 1980s disco and funk.

N-Joy The resident DJs

Club Aquarium, Old St, EC1V 9DD (020 7251 6136). 10pm-3.30am. £15.

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Cheap$kates Disco and hip-hop courtesy of DJ Downfall.

spin funky house, dance, commercial dance, R’n’B and club anthems. On Anon,

Moonlighting, Greek St, W1D 4DR (020 7734 6308). 9pm-3.30am. £6, NUS £4.50, w/flyer £4.

Piccadilly, W1V 9LA (020 7287 8008).

9pm-late. £10, £7 before 11pm, free before 10pm.

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Digress Soho, Beak St, W1F 9RA (020 7437 0239). 12noon-3am. £10, £7 before 11pm, free before 10pm.

Motion, Victoria Embankment, WC2N 6PA (020 7389 9933).

10pm-3am. £10, free before 12am.

Wetyourself Resident DJs spin electro and minimal tunes. Club Aquarium, Old St, EC1V 9DD (0776 704 7420).

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Fiesta Havana, Fulham Rd, SW6 5NH (020 7381 5005).

5pm-2am. £5, free before 9pm.

Cross Rd, WC2H 0JG (020 7379 3277). 5.30pm-2am. £4, free before 9pm.

and DJ Lukass play house and electro. Club Boulevard,

TIESTO VICTORIA PARK Bethnal Green Jul 3, £36 The Dutch DJ is coming to London this summer for a bit of festival fun.

Having sold out the O2 Arena last year, he’s sure to do the same at this event.

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DJ Flecha plays Cuban beats, plus dance classes.

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“Even a badass rapper has the right and entitlement in law to defend himself and/ or his brother where there is a sufficient threat to life or limb.”

Robert Richter QC tells a jury that his client Jade Lacey – also known as rapper Lace Italiano – acted in self-defence when he allegedly shot a man at a party.

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AUSTRALIA Mice nibble elderly An 89-year-old bedridden war veteran was found on Anzac Day with bloody ears, hands, face and neck after being bitten by mice at his Queensland nursing home.

The government-run home in Dalby, where another resident was also bitten, is now facing closure as authorities investigate how its mouse problem became so severe.

Bird guilty of assault Former Cronulla Sharks NRL star Greg Bird was found guilty

STRUT YOUR STUFF: A model showcases designs by Miss Unkon at the New Generation V Australia catwalk show at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay, in Sydney.

of assaulting his girlfriend and lying to police as he tried to pin the blame on a long-time friend.

The 25-year-old, who captains French side Catalans Dragons, was convicted last Tuesday over the attack on Katie Milligan.

Bird can continue to play for the Dragons until his sentencing on June 22, when his case would be referred to the Rugby Football League compliance manager.

More troops deployed

Greg Bird

Australia will deploy more than 200 extra troops to Afghanistan.

Australia presently has 1100 troops in the war-torn nation.

“There will be no additional

combat units,” Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said, adding that the extra troops would help train Afgan army recruits to manage their own security.

Maggots eat mum A Melbourne woman allowed her mother to be eaten alive by maggots and left her dying on a floor surrounded by her own waste, a court heard.

Mary Eve Pyrczak, 49, appeared in Melbourne Magistrates Court charged over the negligent killing of her mother Kateryna Pyrczak.

Her committal hearing will be held on August 21.

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to criticism of the day, principal Barrey Niven said the awarenessraising event had not been conveyed well and a new letter explaining the idea more clearly would be sent out.

everybody needs free time

“Albo’s Albo, he’s always got something nasty to say.” Turnbull hits back at Albanese.

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*And finally … let’s play dress-ups A South Australian primary school infuriated parents and disability advocates by asking students to come to school dressed as a disabled person as part of a fund-raiser. Responding

“There’s no doubt that if you’re prepared to be bold enough to front up to the launch of a project which you voted against, then good luck to you.”

Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese makes fun of federal Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull who turned up to the announcement of the government’s $2 million upgrade of Waverley Park.

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What’s happening across the country

■ Two Sydneysiders living in London are confirmed as having swine flu ■ A third London-based Aussie tests positive for influenza A ■ Federal health minister Nicola Roxon admits cases in Australia are likely

wo Australians living in London were confirmed as having swine flu.

Mark Robertson, a marketing manager from Coogee, and a 29-year-old builder, also from Sydney, tested positive for the H1N1 strain of the virus.

Another London-based Aussie, journalist Kate Corbett, tested positive for influenza A, and was awaiting results of a test for H1N1. All three had recently travelled to Mexico.

Meanwhile, in Australia, authorities appealed for calm, announcing plans to install thermal imaging cameras at

WESTERN AUSTRALIA Former West Australia premier Brian Burke was committed to stand trial on corruption charges arising from lobbying in relation to a proposed development at Smiths Beach, land re-zoning, and the pearling industry.

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Passengers at Sydney Airport will be screened with thermal imaging cameras

airports to screen passengers arriving from overseas.

However, federal health minister Nicola Roxon told reporters: “It’s going to be increasingly difficult for us to prevent this disease from coming into Australia.”

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? ■ Use clean tissues and wash your hands regularly.

■ Check news reports or call 0800 1 513 513 for the latest advice and info.

■ Stay at home. Check your symptoms at nhs.uk.

Cardboard king Pratt farewelled Australia’s fourth richest man, cardboard king and philanthropist Richard Pratt, died of prostate cancer at the age of 74.

But the battle to clear the businessman’s name continues in the wake of a $36m fine against his packaging and recycling group Visy Industries for price fixing.

Pratt’s legacy was the focus of his funeral at Melbourne’s Kew Hebrew Congregational Synagogue last Thursday.

Lifelong friend Sam Lipski told mourners that Pratt would be exonerated by history.

“We all know the mills of

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history grind slowly but I’m certain history will vindicate Richard, his achievements, his generosity and his honour,” said Lipski, who is also chief executive of Pratt’s charity, the Pratt Foundation.

During his lifetime, the immigrant turned self-made billionaire gave away millions of dollars to charities.

Pratt’s funeral was unlike any other seen in Melbourne, as politicians, captains of industry, sport stars and music identities mixed with everyday Australians at the Kew synagogue to bid farewell to the businessman.

A Canberra bus driver took his empty bus for a spin while he was 12 times over the alcohol limit for bus drivers in the ACT. The 54-year-old driver returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.256.

NORTHERN TERRITORY A Darwin tobacconist who covered health warnings on cigarette packets with stickers promoting his own shop was reprimanded by the consumer watchdog.

QUEENSLAND The damaged section of the Gabba roof will be fixed

by August at a cost of more than $5m, after massive storms wreaked havoc on the stadium in November last year.

TASMANIA

Richard Pratt

The number of children and adolescents admitted to adult psychiatric wards throughout Tasmania last year was 58, the state opposition said.

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30,000 Amount of dollars a charity auction for child cancer group Camp Quality raised in Auckland.

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GO TEAM: The New Zealand All Stars were jubilant after they were awarded two bronze medals at the cheerleading world championships in Orlando, US. The team made it to the podium in the all-girl stunt competition and the co-ed elite division.

Robber shot Police were unsure whether they would lay charges against a Tokoroa fish and chip shop owner who wrestled a gun off a would-be robber and shot him in the leg.

Shop owner Zhuo Feng Jiang, 26, said he would do it again to protect himself.

“I hate these people. I will never give them any money,” he said.

The alleged robber had

surgery on his knee and faced a bedside court sitting.

Cash still at large A man who stole $70,000 in an armed robbery of a New Plymouth bank pleaded guilty to the theft, but $30,000 of the money remained missing.

Mardi Rehu-Tei Maru, 33, admitted to the December 19 robbery after he was arrested following a tip-off. His plea came during a depositions hearing.

*And finally … idiot patrol arrest. Shortly after, he was seen interfering with a car by an offduty police officer.

“He ran off, was chased, and, as the story goes, his trousers fell down and he fell over, and was re-arrested,” senior sergeant Roger Gray said.

“He was released here at approximately 7.40pm and was back in custody about 7.45pm.”

What an earthquake in Greytown, Wairarapa clocked in at on the Richter scale.

62

Number of New Zealanders on board an Italian cruise liner, which was attacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia.

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Cents BP, Caltex and Shell dropped their price of petrol by.

91 octane was 153.9 per litre last week.

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A man was sentenced to prison, released, then re-arrested after fleeing police and caught when his pants fell down and tripped him – all on the same day.

The man appeared for sentence in Gisborne District Court after he was arrested for breaking into cars in February.

He was sentenced but released due to being in custody since his

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Weight in kg a nurse tipped the scales when she was refused residency in NZ due to her size.

A new book about the leader of a controversial West Coast religious cult shot to the top of the New Zealand bestseller list in two days.

Longacre Press said it had ordered a second print run of The Sins Of The Father, written

by Phil Cooper, about his father Gloriavale Christian Community leader Hopeful Christian.

Cooper portrays his father as a controlling, manipulative sexual deviant.

Kapiti woman Bronwyn Behl, who found $50,000 worth of Bonus Bonds in a stool in a second-hand shop, was miffed the owners did not thank her for handing them back.

She didn’t walk away emptyhanded, though: the shop gave her the stool free of charge.

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he number of suspected cases of swine flu in New Zealand swelled last week as 269 people were placed in isolation and treated with the antiviral drug Tamiflu.

These included suspected cases as well as people who had been in close contact with a suspected case.

Health minister Tony Ryall said New Zealand had “phase 5.1” status, but the precautions were not part of an escalation in pandemic planning.

The strategy remained to contain and mitigate spread of the flu, he said.

Of a group of students from Auckland’s Rangitoto College who returned from Mexico on Saturday, April 25, three tested positive to swine flu.

One other person also tested positive, and 12 more cases were being treated as swine flu, having tested positive for influenza A – of which swine flu is a subset.

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A health official checks passengers at Auckland Airport for signs of swine flu

specialised influenza centre at Middlemore Hospital, near Auckland’s airport, in response to the flu outbreak.

In another measure, Tamiflu was reclassified as over-thecounter medication.

But the Green Party said the high cost of the drug put it “out of the reach of many”.

WHAT IS SWINE FLU? ■ A new strain of a respiratory disease, caused by influenza type A, which infects pigs.

■ Can be spread through coughing and sneezing.

■ Too early to say if it will be a pandemic.

Brother’s DNA on Bain’s clothes DNA analysis of blood samples found on David Bain’s clothes showed a number of matches to his murdered younger brother Stephen, a forensic scientist said.

Sally-Ann Harbison last week told the trial of David Bain that she was asked to do the DNA tests in 1997 and 2003, as DNA analysis became more advanced.

It found clothes David Bain was wearing on the day of his family’s deaths showed that two samples of blood on one of his socks, three samples on his shirt, and one on his shorts,

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THE STORY SO FAR David Bain denies charges of murdering his parents, two sisters and his brother at their family home in Every Street, Dunedin, in June 1994. He was convicted in 1995 but the conviction was quashed and a retrial ordered.

matched the DNA of his 14-year-old brother Stephen.

The rest matched father Robin Bain’s DNA. The trial at Christchurch High Court continues.

Two men were charged with murdering a 64-year-old man in his Upper Hutt home. The pair, aged 41 and 18, were surrounded by five police officers when they appeared in the Upper Hutt District Court. All involved were granted interim name suppression.

UPPER SOUTH ISLAND A young boy was used as a courier to smuggle drugs into Christchurch Men’s Prison.

Staff saw a woman reach into the child’s pants, remove something and hide it in his jersey. The package contained cannabis oil, pills and methamphetamine.

LOWER SOUTH ISLAND

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In a Willy Wonkaesque move, Cadbury Ltd will open the doors of its sensory chocolate development lab in Dunedin in a one-off move in the name of charity.

However, rather than uncovering a golden ticket hidden in a chocolate bar, passes for the May 7 event were put up for auction on website TradeMe.

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School sex abuse

Percentage cut in diamond production

by De Beers, the world’s largest diamond mining company, in response to a fall in demand.

The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) called on teachers to blow the whistle on colleagues who sexually abuse pupils.

Sadtu president Thobile Ntola was responding to the KwaZuluNatal education department’s suspension of five Durban teachers accused of having sexual relationships with pupils at Makhumbuza High School.

A group of 20 pupils reported the matter to the department’s Umlazi district director.

They alleged teachers at the school were frequently having sex with female pupils.

National Assembly list The African National Congress Youth League wants its former leaders on the list of candidates for the National Assembly, the league’s president Julius Malema said last Thursday.

“We want to see continuity and change. We also want to see former leaders of the Youth

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Amount in rand Jacob Zuma’s inauguration as South Africa’s fourth democratic president is to cost.

8.5 BUS STANDSTILL: Bus operators protest outside the Johannesburg Metro Bus head office in Braamfontein last week. Drivers were demanding a pay scale based on experience and seniority. Metro buses did not run during the strike due to safety concerns.

League accommodated in that list,” he said.

Police officers killed Two Cape Town police officers were killed and one injured in a shoot-out in Bloekombos, near Kraaifontein, Cape Town.

Police spokesman Gerhard Niemand said officers went to apprehend men wanted in connection with an attempted murder case. “The suspects started shooting … and the SAPS members returned fire,” he said.

A 26-year-old armed man was wounded in the exchange and was under police guard in

hospital. The other suspects fled and were still at large.

The five men were wanted in connection with the shooting of another police officer in April.

News head axed The SABC’s news and current affairs head Snuki Zikalala left the broadcaster.

SABC board chairman Kanyi Mkonza said in a statement last Tuesday that Zikalala’s contract was not renewed after he had “surfed through difficult water”.

The national broadcaster’s board wanted “someone with fresh ideas”.

*And finally … storm in a teacup a summons Weideman had served him for assault after he threw a cup of tea in her face.

Hofmeyr said in his court documents that he admitted to throwing the tea, but denied it was assault.

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Amount of ANC members of parliament after the ANC won 65.89 per cent of the vote in the election.

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Singer Steve Hofmeyr is claiming R1m from Esmaré Weideman, the editor of Huisgenoot/YOU, because the magazine “created the impression that [he] was sexually deviant”.

Hofmeyr was responding to

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Zuma’s inauguration

What’s happening across the country

■ President-elect Jacob Zuma has a busy schedule ahead of his inauguration ■ Parliament will sit this week for MPs to be sworn in before they elect a new president ■ Zuma’s inauguration in Pretoria on Saturday is set to cost R75 million

resident-elect Jacob Zuma was travelling through South Africa ahead of his inauguration on Saturday, May 9.

Zuma attended the African National Congress’ national executive committee meeting in Gauteng last Thursday, before jetting off to a Workers’ Day rally in the Eastern Cape.

Last Saturday he attended a royal wedding in KwaZuluNatal, followed by a prayer service at the Bantu Church of Christ in Port Elizabeth.

Zuma would attend the sitting of parliament on

NORTH WEST A three-year-old girl died and her 11-year-old sister fell ill after they made themselves a meal that contained suspected spoiled fish, police said last Thursday.

They were left alone at home in Magogoe village near Mmabatho while their mother attended a funeral.

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SEATS IN PARLIAMENT The ANC clinched 264 of the 400 seats in the Nationally Assembly.

The DA have 67, Cope 30, IFP 18, PAC 1, UCDP 1, UDM 2, ID 4 and MF 1.

Wednesday, May 6, where chief justice and head of the Constitutional Court Pius Langa would swear in new

members of parliament before they elected a new president and speaker.

Saturday’s inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria was set to cost R75m.

The ceremony would be attended by tens of thousands of civilians as well as heads of state, premiers, royalty and representatives from international organisations.

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LIMPOPO A Limpopo businessman’s wife and five co-accused appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court last Thursday on charges of attempted murder.

Margaret Ngoma, 41, was accused of conspiring with her sisters to hire three hitmen for R150,000 to kill her husband, Jimmy.

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No amnesty for apartheid crimes Former apartheid government minister Adriaan Vlok and General Johann van der Merwe, former head of the SA Police, were among more than 100 offenders who would not be receiving a presidential pardon at present.

Beeld reported that the same applied to General Chris Smith and Colonel Gert Otto, who were found guilty along with Vlok and Van der Merwe of attempting to poison Reverend Frank Chikane in 1989.

Judge Willie Seriti decided last Wednesday that President Kgalema Motlanthe would not, for the time being, grant

amnesty to the offenders.

Seriti granted an urgent interdict on a request by seven civil rights organisations, who felt the victims and other interested parties should be able to provide input into the process – similar to that followed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

During a joint sitting of Parliament in November 2007, former president Thabo Mbeki announced he would follow a special process to consider applications for amnesty in cases where the perpetrators alleged their actions were motivated by political factors.

Johannesburg’s Troyville Park was renamed after David Webster on Friday last week. The renaming was to honour Webster, a detainees’ rights activist, who was assassinated by an apartheid-era agent outside his home in the area on May 1, 1989.

EASTERN CAPE

Adriaan Vlok

A foreign national was arrested when a large amount of counterfeit money was found in central Port Elizabeth last Thursday, Eastern Cape police said.

Police found fake R50 and R100 notes at a road-side shop in the Korsten area.

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CRICKET Australia beats Pakistan by 27 runs in the third ODI to take a 2-1 series lead. Stand-in skipper Michael Clarke stars, making 66 runs and taking 3-15. That’s a good day at the office.

CRICKET Phil Hughes’ emergence continues, with the 20-yearold batsman peeling off his second consecutive century for Middlesex. The Poms are squirming. Bring on the Ashes.

FOOTBALL Perth Glory coach Dave Mitchell admits luring former Uruguay international Alvaro Recoba to the club could be tough. Do over-the-hill imports really help Aussie football?

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RUGBY LEAGUE Despite a strong start to the season, Wendell Sailor is left out of Queensland’s 25-man Origin squad, but selectors insist there’s still time for the 34-year-old to press his claim.

CRICKET Former New Zealand quick Shane Bond eyes a return to international cricket after India relaxes its embargo on players tied to the rebel Indian Cricket League. About bloody time.

TRIATHLON Australia’s Olympic champion Emma Snowsill wins the opening leg of the triathlon world championship in South Korea. Arch-rival Vanessa Fernandes wasn’t racing.

SUNDAY TRIATHLON Kiwi Bevan Docherty pips Aussie Brad Kahlefeldt in the men’s event in South Korea, sneaking home to win by one second. Leave it to the Kiwis to scuttle an Australian double.

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7pm Sky Sports 2 THURSDAY CRICKET England v West Indies Second day of the first Test 10.30am Sky Sports 2 FRIDAY RUGBY LEAGUE Australia v New Zealand Can Australia get revenge?

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PUB TALK: BRITISH SPORT EXPLAINED England v West Indies What’s happening?

The Poms begin a two-Test hit-out against the West Indies this week.

How did the rivalry start?

In 1928, the West Indies – still made up largely of whites – got belted 3-0 by England in their first Test series, and Wisden lambasted them as unfit for Test status.

Did that condescension last long?

Less than two years. The Windies drew the return leg, with Headley’s four centuries still a series record between the two nations.

And then what happened?

The Windies won at home in 1934, and then, between 1970 and 2000, the Poms didn’t win a series against the colonial upstarts.

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Australia and New Zealand rugby officials are preparing to ditch South Africa if they can’t agree on expansion plans.

Aussie boss John O’Neill says a 10-team trans-Tasman comp could become a reality if the South Africans continue to stall.

NEW RULE SCRAPPED The International Rugby Board has dropped the rule allowing mauls to be pulled down, after the experimental law variation resulted in a rash of drab kicking games. The change to mauls meant that territory became more valuable than possession.

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27 Blues J Rokocoko A Tuitavake R Ranger D Budd tries J Gopperth pen 2 con

An exhausted Hurricanes outfit outgunned the Blues in Wellington to sit top of the table two weeks out from the semi-finals.

A match high in attacking skill – but seriously lacking in defensive starch – saw the hosts run in six tries to four against the ambitious but flawed Blues. A second straight loss leaves the northerners’ playoff chances dangling, with two more wins needed.

The Blues ran the ball all night, leaving both teams heaving and causing the frenzied scoring to dry up in the latter stages. The

Hurricanes were a little more selective on attack and more dedicated to tackling, as they notched their fourth win on the trot.

Try-scoring doubles to fullback Tamati Ellison and powerhouse utility Ma’a Nonu were highlights of a match which at times transported viewers back to the days when this competition was described by its critics as glorified touch rugby.

The Blues have struggled with their defence all year and this game was no exception, as the likes of All Blacks midfield backs Nonu and Conrad Smith took advantage of some excellent work by a pack well led by hooker Andrew Hore and flanker Scott Waldrom.

WALLABIES SET TRIAL Wallabies contenders will have the chance to push for a spot on Australia’s Grand Slam tour when a special trial match is held in Sydney later this year.

Coach Robbie Deans has asked the Australian and NSW Rugby Unions to set up a Possibles v Probables match.

HENRY SEEKS EXTENSION All Blacks coach Graham Henry wants to extend his contract beyond the end of the current year and possibly lead New Zealand to the 2011 World Cup. Henry was reappointed for two years from 2007 after presiding over New Zealand’s worst-ever performance at a World Cup.

Crusaders survive scare to stay in the hunt Lions 20 J van Deventer J Vermaak A van Zyl tries A Pretorius con pen

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The defending champions kept their playoff hopes alive with a bonus-point victory, but not before flirting with disastrous defeat.

Isaac Ross rounded off a counter-attack with a converted try in the first half after receiving a pass from winger Colin Slade to give the Crusaders a 7-0 lead.

The Lions hit back when flyhalf Andre Pretorius kicked through a loose ball for centre Doppies la Grange to pass to Jano Vermaak,

who went over in the corner. The Lions took the lead when Johan van Deventer sidestepped two defenders to crash over, but Stephen Brett then charged down a clearance to score.

The Crusaders extended their 17-15 half-time lead in the 62nd minute, when Brett was held up short of the line and Brad Thorn went over in the next play. Anton van Zyl kicked ahead and gathered the ball to cross for the Lions soon after, again narrowing the margin.

But Dan Perrin iced the game by scoring after a line-out inside the Lions’ 22m area.

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THE PLAYER

Stephen Hoiles BRUMBIES With his side still clinging to the prospect of playing finals this year, Brumbies skipper Stephen Hoiles did everything he could to keep the dream alive for another week.

His two tries in the Brumbies’ demolition of the Reds helped secure a crucial bonus point.

THE TABLE Team Hurricanes Chiefs Bulls Sharks Waratahs Crusaders* Brumbies Blues Force* Highlanders Stormers Lions Reds Cheetahs

P 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

W 8 7 8 8 7 6 7 5 5 4 3 3 3 2

L 3 4 3 3 4 4 4 6 5 7 8 8 8 9

BP PTS 7 39 9 37 5 37 3 35 4 32 6 32 4 32 11 31 8 30 7 23 7 19 7 19 6 18 3 11

* Have drawn a match

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SATURDAY 8.30am Sky Sports 2

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CHIEFS V HURRICANES

OTHER ROUND 13 GAMES Crusaders v Reds, Brumbies v Blues, Sharks v Waratahs, Bulls v Cheetahs, Stormers v Force

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The Force’s finals prospects suffered a massive blow with a loss to the Bulls in Pretoria. The Force scored four tries to three, but the Bulls capitalised on some undisciplined play, kicking five penalties to one.

The Bulls raced clear in the third quarter and held on against the fast-finishing Force, who twice led briefly in the first half. A 35th-minute Cheetahs 10

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The Waratahs took an 8-0 into the break thanks to two first-half penalties, but Cheetahs flyhalf Naas Olivier kicked a penalty early in the second half to narrow the deficit to five points.

The Waratahs pulled through, though, after Daniel Halangahu converted a 58th-minute try to replacement halfback Luke Burgess and landed a penalty, giving the Waratahs a decisive 18-3 advantage.

Reds 13 W Genia 2 tries Q Cooper pen

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Veteran flanker George Smith was superb for the Brumbies, who easily won the breakdown battle to bounce back from their hiding against the Hurricanes with their highest-ever score against the Reds. Ahead 10-3 after half an hour, the Brumbies blew the game open with two tries in five minutes to surge further ahead and keep their finals hopes alive.

Giteau penalty gave the Force a 10-8 advantage, but prop Werner Kruger crashed over the line to give the home side a 15-10 half-time lead.

The Bulls dominated the third quarter, piling on the first 11 points of the half. Fullback Zane Kirchner crossed 57 seconds after the restart, and penalties to Morne Steyn gave the Bulls a 26-10 lead. Late tries to Cameron Shepherd, Josh Tatupu and Ryan Cross got the Force within striking distance, but they couldn’t quite get over the line in the dying minutes.

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It was a laboured victory for the Sharks, who were made to work hard by an opponent already out of the reckoning for a top-four spot. As the scrappy game wound down, the Sharks failed to snatch the bonus point for scoring at least four tries. The extra point seemed a real possibility after forwards Steven Sykes and Jacques Botes touched down within 26 minutes of the kick-off, but the Sharks fell short.

Stormers 14 W de Waal S Naqelevuki tries W de Waal P Grant cons

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The Chiefs emphatic win at Newlands was capped by a bonus-point fourth try by All Blacks centre Richard Kahui with three minutes remaining. The victory lifted the Chiefs past the Bulls on points differential and set up a high-stakes match against the competition-leading Hurricanes at Waikato Stadium on Saturday.

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Bronco Paul Wallace gets held up

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14 Rabbitohs I Luke L Stuart tries C Sandow 3 goals

The Titans survived some anxious moments to take the two points after the video referee disallowed what would have been a sensational try to Chris Sandow in the 76th minute. Titans forward Anthony Laffranchi then celebrated his 150th game by crossing on the siren.

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18 Cowboys B Farrar S Southern J Tamou tries J Thurston 3 goals

Returning to his preferred fullback position after switching between five-eighth, centre and wing so far this year, Jarryd Hayne sparked the Eels by scoring one try and setting up two others. Hayne’s inspired performance fired the Eels to their third win of the year.

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Melbourne gained revenge over Manly in the grand final re-match, consigning the Sea Eagles’ title defence to death row. Storm star Greg Inglis took just two minutes to score the first try and, after leading 16-4 at half-time, the Storm held out the floundering Sea Eagles to compound their miserable start to the year.

Bulldogs 22 H El Masri 2 B Goodwin M Ennis tries H El Masri 3 goals

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I Folau S Thaiday tries C Parker 2 goals

Brisbane five-eighth Darren Lockyer might have expected fireworks to mark his 300th premiership game. Instead an electrical storm cut power to EnergyAustralia Stadium, and Newcastle spoilt the party with an upset win.

The Knights slid out to an 18-6 lead at halftime and were never headed after making the most of the stormy conditions, which cut power to the stadium at the break. The second-half was delayed for 40 minutes while ground staff fixed damage to lines on the field washed out by rain during the thunderstorm.

Jarrod Mullen, who was a late inclusion for the Knights, scored a double while tries to Mark Taufua, Akuila Uate and six from six from captain Kurt Gidley’s boot gave the Knights their fifth win of the season.

Lockyer led the teams out prior to kick-off and received a warm ovation from the 18,154strong Newcastle crowd in recognition of his milestone game. He became only the fifth player in rugby league history to play 300 games for one club, and is the fifth longestserving single club player in history.

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18 Panthers G Daniela 2 M Jennings tries J Sammut 3 goals

After a tight opening Geoff Daniela went over in the 27th minute to give the Panthers a handy 12-6 lead at the break. Both defences toughened in the second half, and the Raiders clawed back to 12-10 when Justin Carney gathered a Terry Campese bomb in the Panthers in-goal area to touch down, but that was as close as they got.

Dragons 12 B Creagh B Morris tries J Soward 2 goals

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Manly skipper Matt Orford warns the media not to write his side off, but fails to convince

THE PLAYER

Hazem El Masri BULLDOGS The Bulldogs veteran scored two tries against the Tigers and his golden boot ended up being the difference between the two sides. El Masri can take much of the credit for the Dogs’ fifthstraight win.

S Kenny-Dowall 2 S Perrett tries C Fitzgibbon 3 goals B Anasta field goal

The Sydney Roosters snapped a worrying three-game losing skid with a scrappy win over cellar-dwellers Cronulla but still claimed they were being unfairly targeted by referees.

A no-try ruling against fullback Jordan Tansey turned a comfortable win into a nail-biter.

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Clinging to an 11-8 lead with ten minutes remaining, Warriors skipper Steve Price gave away a crucial penalty near his own line for impeding the ‘play the ball’. The Dragons scored from the ensuing set with Ben Creagh carrying three defenders in a powerful run to the line, and then hung on for the win.

THE TABLE Team Bulldogs** Dragons Broncos Titans Knights Storm* Rabbitohs Panthers Tigers Warriors* Rabbitohs Roosters Eels Sea Eagles Raiders Sharks

P 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

W 7 6 6 6 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 1

L 1 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 7

PD PTS 72 12 60 12 46 12 32 12 24 10 7 9 30 8 12 8 -27 8 -14 7 32 6 -41 6 -84 6 -39 4 -43 4 -67 2

* Have drawn a match * * Bulldogs deducted 2 points for having 14 players on the field in Round 2

ON THE BOX FRIDAY 10.30am Setanta 1 AUSTRALIA V NEW ZEALAND

Round 9 games Cowboys v Dragons, Knights v Titans, Broncos v Sea Eagles, Roosters v Storm

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Scores were deadlocked at 16-all with 15 minutes to play when Michael Ennis set up a try for Bryson Goodwin to put the Bulldogs in front. But Robbie Farah one-upped his Origin rival when he sent Beau Ryan over for his second try in the 76th minute, only for Shannon Gallant miss the conversion.

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and the next minute it’s done a nosedive and clipped the post – that’s footy

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Blues coach Brett Ratten after his side’s last-minute loss

THE PLAYER

Hawk Jarryd Roughead booted eight goals

Hawks home in thriller

Roos 11.9.75 L 0 0 2 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

% 151 212 107 121 117 110 101 100 92 91 89 91 80 73 78 68

15.12.102 Blues B Fevola 8 E Betts 2 A Carrazzo H Scotland K Simpson N Stevens S O’hAilpin

Hawthorn led by 25 points midway through the last quarter, but the Blues booted three quick goals to close to within one straight kick.

Carlton spearhead Brendan Fevola was instrumental in the revival, but he missed a chance to put the Blues in front at the 32-minute mark of the last quarter. Had Fevola

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LIONS In his best game of the year, Brown was the difference against the Bombers, again showing why he’s the Lions’ most important player.

P 6 5 6 6 6 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

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19.13.127 Magpies

Eagles 9.20.74

T Lockyer 4 J Anthony 3 L Davis 2 A Corrie 2 B Macaffer D Swan D Thomas N Brown N Maxwell P Medhurst S Wellingham T Cloke

A Embley 2 M LeCras 2 A Hunter B McKinley B Staker C Masten S Hurn

After an even first term, Collingwood motored away from the Roos, whose season is slipping away. The Pies booted the first four goals of the second quarter to set up a match-winning lead, and weren’t challenged thereafter. Tarkyn Lockyer was the best afield for the winners.

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kicked truly from 20m out, the Blues would have found themselves in front, and in the box seat to snatch an unlikely win. But instead Fevola’s kick clipped the post, condemning the Blues to a narrow loss.

At the other end, Jarryd Roughead finished with a career-high eight goals to be the Hawks’ best player. For Carlton, skipper Chris Judd was also outstanding, racking up 34 disposals to continue his fine season.

9.14.68 Bombers J Winderlich 2 M Lloyd 2 A Lovett D Zaharakis H Hocking S Lonergan N Lovett-Murray

Jon Brown kicked three goals in the first half to help the Lions establish a 36-point lead at the break, while the Bombers never looked like having the firepower to cause an upset. Travis Johnstone and Luke Power also shone for the Lions while Jobe Watson was best for the Dons.

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13.9.87 Dockers A Sandilands 2 S Thornton 2 S Hill 2 B Peake D Mundy M De Boer M Johnson M Pavlich R Crowley R Murphy

The Eagles dominated the first half but inaccuracy cost them dearly, as the Dockers overturned a 23-point deficit to storm home.

Paul Haselby and rookie Stephen Hill were best for the winners, while Matthew Priddis and Dean Cox were busy for the Eagles.

Power 15.15.105

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12.7.79 Crows J Porplyzia 3 P Dangerfield 2 B Vince 2 J Petrenko 2 M Doughty S Thompson T Walker

Port Adelaide won every quarter to prevail in the South Australian Showdown and cement their spot in the top four. The Crows suffered from their lack of a quality tall forward, while the Power enjoyed a spread of goal-kickers.

Port ruckman Dean Brogan was best afield.

Bulldogs v Saints

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Swans 14.10.94 B Hall 2 B Meredith 2 J Moore 2 K Jack 2 M O’Loughlin 2 H Grundy J McVeigh K Thornton R Shaw

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Demons 10.8.68 R Robertson 3 B Miller 2 C Sylvia B Moloney J Bennell P Johnson R Petterd

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15.21.111 Cats S Johnson 4 C Mooney 3 M Rooke 2 T Varcoe 2 G Ablett M Stokes P Chapman T Hawkins

CATS V SWANS

SUNDAY 4am Setanta 2 CROWS V BULLDOGS

Other Round 7 games Bombers v Hawks, Tigers v Lions, Roos v Power, Blues v Dockers, Eagles v Demons, Magpies v Saints

The Swans led all day against the Tigers, who were unable to pinch the game despite closing to within a goal midway through the final quarter. Richmond had their chances, but late goals to Brett Meredith, Jarred Moore and Barry Hall saw the Swans home.

Melbourne led briefly towards the end of the first quarter, but it was all Geelong thereafter.

While the Demons weren’t disgraced, they were probably spared a heavier loss by Geelong’s inaccuracy in front of goals. Gary Ablett had a quiet one – just a lazy 25 touches.

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“Benji Marshall has told me I am only going to last one game … he said they are going to beat us by such a score that I will be sacked.” Kangaroos coach Tim Sheens has been copping an earful from Kiwi star Benji Marshall ahead of this week’s Test.

“It’s going to be a long, hard battle, and I don’t think the winning of the west is going to occur in my lifetime.” Sydney Swans chairman Richard Colless warns the AFL that the planned Western Sydney side will do it tough.

Aussies clinch series An unbeaten century by stand-in skipper Michael Clarke ensured Australia took an unassailable 3-1 lead in their five-match ODI series against Pakistan.

Pakistan batted first at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium, and were bowled out for 197, with left-armer Doug Bollinger claiming 5-35 in just his second match for Australia.

In reply, Australia slumped to 2-3 with Brad Haddin and Marcus North departing early.

But Clarke combined with LEE TARGETS ASHES

“Ricky, you are the most pig-headed and ungrateful person I’ve met in football. I discontinued my association with you four years ago because I could no longer tolerate your petulance.” Phil Gould gives Ricky Stuart an absolute hiding in an open letter published in a Sydney paper.

“If I fought King Kong tonight, it would have been the same. I felt great.”

Aussie boxer Danny Green talks himself up after a win.

Aussie fast bowler Brett Lee is keen to return to the Test side for the Ashes, despite taking just one wicket in his last two Tests and a modest bowling average of 45.45 in England. “Hopefully my 10-year career … with 300 wickets in ODIs and in Tests, will speak for itself,” he said.

Shane Watson, who made 85 not out, for a 197-run stand, as the tourists reached the target in the 45th over.

With the dead rubber scheduled to be played yesterday, Clarke was rapt to sew up the series with a game remaining, further enhancing his captaincy credentials.

“For me it’s about winning the series,” he said. “I’m stoked personally to make some runs, but I’m more happy that we’ve won the series.

“It’s been a while since we’ve won a one-day series and to play the type of cricket we have in tough conditions, hot conditions, tough wickets, especially after coming from South Africa, the conditions have been so different.”

“It’s not about the captaincy for me. I’ve enjoyed it, don’t get me wrong, but I can’t wait to get our skipper back.”

Robertson sinks in semi

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the Melbourne potter, aiming to become the first Australian since the late Eddie Charlton 24 years ago to play in the World Championship final, and Murphy emerged to reel off three frames in a row to seal victory.

The Englishman now faces twotime champion John Higgins in the best of 35-frame final.

“I’m really disappointed,”

said Robertson, who was seven years away from being born when Charlton lost the 1975 final 31-30 to Ray Reardon in Melbourne.

“Those breaks he made in the final three frames were world-class so he definitely deserved to win,” Robertson added.

But Robertson was adamant the interval had been decisive. “There’s no doubt if we had stayed out there I would have won,” the lefthander said.

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Neil Robertson was left thinking of what might have been after his bid to become the first Australian winner of snooker’s World Championship ended in a 17-14 semi-final loss to Shaun Murphy.

Robertson, 27, won seven frames in a row, including the first four of Saturday’s session at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre, to draw level at 14-14 with 2005 champion Murphy.

But the mid-session interval came just at the wrong time for

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overseas. I had HR experience and the role seemed to be a perfect merging of my interests and skills.

What does your day-to-day job involve?

My job is as diverse as the courses we offer; from equipping people with essential life-saving first aid skills, to preparing delegates for international deployment.

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ore than half of the New Zealanders who leave school to undertake industry training drop out of their chosen programme, according to the latest research from the Ministry of Education.

Education Minister Anne Tolley claimed some industries were experiencing completion rates below 10 per cent and said addressing that was a high priority.

The research indicated about a third of industry trainees

and modern apprentices had completed their training within five years of starting.

The low completion rate related to the people who were attracted to the courses – applicants were typically young with few school qualifications behind them.

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The British Red Cross (BRC) struck me as an organisation completely unique in its humanitarian mission. It provides assistance to those in crisis, both in the UK and

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Technically she will need to serve notice if that’s what her employer really wants, but most companies are flexible and sensitive about this,

especially if she needs time off for job interviews.

In some cases employers may include a payment in lieu of notice clause in a work contract. This means the company can end your contract without notice, but must pay in full all the money you would have received during the notice period.

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t’s finally warming up outside – and with the change of season comes a variety of jobs where you can enjoy the summer vibe.

SUMMER CAMPS UK summer camps need people to fill a range of vacancies, including camp leaders, general assistants and sports coaches, that generally don’t require a specific qualification.

Qualified instructors for outdoor activities such as sailing, kayaking, rock climbing and surfing are also in demand. Some camps even offer apprenticeships so you can become a qualified instructor over the season. Summer camps pay from £145 to £550 per week.

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LANGUAGE SKILLS Teaching English is a popular job, as students from nearby countries come to the UK to learn the language over summer at holiday camps.

“You can go in as an unqualified assistant and be earning £150 to £200 a week,” says Kelvin Bremner, commercial manager at SeasonWorkers.com.

Fully qualified TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) teachers can earn £500 a week.

DO SOME GOOD Charities often do big recruitment drives in the summer,

looking for teams of people to travel around the UK to try and get people to donate money to different causes. They earn from £230 to £500 per week.

“It’s quite a popular job because you’re outdoors all day,” says Bremner.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Summer jobs are located all over the UK and are often in gorgeous locations such as national parks and on various coastlines.

“They’re normally in outstanding natural areas where you have got a lot of activity sports going on,” explains Bremner.

SIGN ME UP The season tends to go from May to September with a surge in jobs during the high season from June to August.

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You’ll have to be quick, though.

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Summer jobs “ are in gorgeous locations ”

FESTIVAL FUN You can volunteer to work at music festivals for jobs such as fire stewards and campsite assistants in return for a free ticket.

Becoming a ‘green messenger’ and telling punters about recycling and tent donations at festivals is also popular.

“If the festival is five days long, you usually have to do 24 hours’ work, which is usually done in six-hour shifts,” says Meegan Jones, sustainability co-ordinator at Festival Republic (festivalrepublic.com), a company that runs festivals including Reading and Leeds.

To volunteer go to the festival’s website for more information. Spots fill up fast, but you may be able to get on a reserve list.

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Recycle better, save cash ouncil tax bills could be slashed by millions of pounds if local authorities and consumers get smarter about what is and isn’t recyclable, a recent report claims.

Some people persist in putting food waste, dirty nappies and, in some cases,

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last year was rejected and sent to landfill at a cost to taxpayers of £12m.

About 5 per cent of items collected from households for recycling, such as paper and glass, are rejected, but some councils rejected more than twice that amount.

CALLING ALL GREENIES

A CASHLESS SOCIETY

Eco-conscious consumers are willing to pay more for green mobile phones – as long as they’re well-designed, according to a new green mobile phone study.

Consumers are willing to pay a premium for Earth-friendly phones, so long as the devices have plenty of features.

Four out of ten consumers say they would rather pay for all transactions by card, research shows. Half of retailers think there is nothing they can do to improve payment systems, while one in four said that, after upgrading their systems, profits rose at least 25 per cent.

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I have a good idea of how much I spend each week on groceries and bills, so I allow for that coming out of my pay packet. And I try to limit myself to two nights out each week.

What do you blow your cash on?

I’ve bought some new furniture recently, which was more expensive than I thought. After that, rent and bills are the main expenses.

Do you have any extraordinary expenses?

I like to travel. I’ve just been away to Spain for two weeks, and I’m a fair bit poorer after that. Being able to travel is a big part of living in London, but when you’re abroad you don’t feel bad about spending more.

AN EXPENSIVE PLACE TO DIE It’s not a Steven Seagal film (if it were, he’d play a wronged accountant hell-bent on revenge). No, it’s Japan, where death is the ultimate racket » Funerals in Japan are the » This cartel-like system often most expensive funerals in the world. The average cost of a Japanese funeral is about ¥1.5 million, or US$14,000. » Often, no quote is given until after the service, which may include services selected entirely by the funeral home.

sees bribes and price-fixing between the funeral home and the florists and priests. » A kickback also often goes to the hospital where the deceased died, for forwarding the business to the funeral home.

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If you want to see Europe on the cheap, consider visiting countries that are yet to join the European Union.

Croatia, Turkey, Belarus, Serbia and Ukraine all remain outside the EU, meaning they haven’t adopted the Euro.

These countries boast some incredible history and epic scenery, but are still relatively cheap – for now.

Croatia, in particular, has become a trendy, affordable destination. See the feature on page 76.

Or, if you fancy a dip in the Black Sea instead, go to traveltoukraine.org.

And, of course, be sure to check out TNT travel guides at tntonline.co.uk/travel.

even dead cats in their recycling bin, which risks contaminating other material.

Figures obtained by consumer group Which? reveal that nearly 230,000 tonnes of recycling and composting material put out by households in England

How do you budget?

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COMING & GOING ACCOMMODATION There are Antipodeans and South Africans calling all parts of London home, but generally they tend to head west (Acton, Shepherd’s Bush, Fulham, Hammersmith), north (Dollis Hill, Kilburn, Willesden Green) or south (Clapham, Southfields, Tooting).

For listings see tntonline. co.uk/accommodation Dossing Offer to chip in £5 a night minimum.

Hostels Expect to pay at least £10-£25 a night.

Sharing You can share a room for about £50 a week, while a room to yourself will start at around £80 a week.

Going it alone A bedsit or studio is at least £150 a week.

Bills Bills can include phone, gas, electricity, water, council tax and a TV licence.

Bond This is usually a month’s rent. You may also have to pay one month’s rent in advance.

Leases You may need to sign a lease, which will typically run for six or 12 months.

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I am returning to Australia in August.

I don’t plan on coming back to the UK to work, but it’s always possible.

Is it wise for me to transfer my funds back home after such a short time, or should I leave them in the pension and collect them when the time comes?

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receive the majority of your tax relief when you take the money out at retirement, as opposed to the UK system which gives you the tax relief at source.

You will need to make sure that your super scheme is what’s called a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme, so the UK allows a transfer to it.

In this regard it would be advisable to get an Australian adviser to help you with the process.

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Some NI contributions go into a State Second Pension (S2P). You can contract out of this and direct the money into a private pension fund instead.

You’ll need to do this before the end of the tax year or your contributions will be lost.

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you want, though it’s usual to give a month’s notice and help find someone to move in.

Pay and cancel your bills

Namely council tax, internet, phone, gas, electricity, TV, gym membership, insurance.

Settle overdrafts and credit cards Any defaults on bank

payments will be filed with a credit reference agency (making it difficult for you to set up an account or rent a flat if you return), or you could receive a County Court Judgement.

EMPLOYMENT Getting a job doesn’t have to be an impossible task. Register with a couple of agencies, the cream of which advertise in TNT and at tntjobs.co.uk.

Most recruitment agencies handle specific sectors: IT, banking, finance, secretarial, legal, medical and teaching are the broad categories.

Make an appointment to see a consultant, and take your passport, CV and references with you. Some agencies will help you open a bank account.

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MOVING ON CHECKLIST Resign from work How

much notice you need to give your employer will depend on your contract (usually two weeks to three months). You must give at least one week’s notice if you’ve been in your job for a month or more.

Give notice on your flat

Check the conditions of your Tenancy Agreement. If you want to leave before your lease is up, you may be liable to pay until new tenants are found. If you’re living in a sharehouse and haven’t signed a contract, you can move out whenever

The UK tax year begins on April 6, and if you work only part of the tax year you should get some tax back.

The tax threshold is £6035 per year – so if you earn less than this, you won’t pay any tax. You’ll need a P45 (when you leave a job) and a P60 (at the end of the tax year).

If you’re leaving the UK and won’t work again before the end of the tax year, you can claim a rebate by filling in a P85.

SHIPPING Get plenty of quotes, checking sizes and whether customs and tax charges are covered.

For sea freight (which should take no longer than 12 weeks to arrive) you’ll pay around £80-£150 for your first box – less for suitcases – and £30-£90 for additional boxes.

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GLOBAL VISION Colourful streamers hang over the Kanna River for the Carp Streamer Festival in Japan. People pray for the health and success of their sons, a tradition deriving from a Chinese folk tale that a carp becomes a dragon once it swims up a waterfall.

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Get in the saddle for a weekend of horse riding in scenic Wales WORDS ERIN MILLER

Wales BRECON BEACONS NATIONAL PARK

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’m about to find out if riding a horse is like riding a bike. It’s been a good few years since I, ahem, threw a leg over, and I’m hoping it all comes flooding back to me once I’m atop my trusty steed.

Luckily the hairy Welsh Cob I’ve been assigned at the Cantref Riding Centre in Wales is having a good day, and is content to stand dozing as I mount up.

“Just keep him at the back of the group, as otherwise he gets a bit excited and takes off to the front,” the riding instructor Beth tells me.

Right, so I’ll be seeing a lot of the other horses’ butts then.

As we head off on our half-day ride in the Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales,

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Horses for courses

UFO (yep, what a ridiculous name for a horse) and I bring up the rear.

Our group of 11 plus two riding guides, Beth and Katherine, is made up of mostly beginners and a handful of people who have done the occasional ride before.

The ride starts off by winding along narrow rural roads on the way to the national park.

We give a cheery wave as we pass farmers ploughing their fields and local villagers out washing their car.

Early on the group attempts the next step up from a walk, and we break into a trot.

There’s a lot of bouncing all over the place as we attempt to master the quicker gait, and some of the beginners aren’t exactly fans of moving much faster than a leisurely stroll.

Cruising at a slow pace means we can take in the stunning Welsh scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park, with its rolling hills criss-crossed by trickling streams.

After a short break for our packed lunch of sandwiches and fruit, we ride across the sloping hills, and the more adventurous are

OUTDOOR ACTION CYCLING Mountain biking and cycling tours are both on offer in the Brecon Beacons National Park.

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great out Take advantage of the

HIKING TNT Images, www.britainonview.com

WHEN TO GO Any time.

GETTING THERE The Brecon Beacons is a four-hour drive from London.

GETTING AROUND Car hire is the best bet. Log on to easycar.com/tntmagazine for a 5 per cent discount.

GOING OUT Beer costs about £2.20 a pint.

ACCOMMODATION The accommodation at Bushwakkers is basic hostel style, with bunk beds and twin rooms. Bathroom facilities are shared.

HOTEL COSTS B&Bs in Brecon cost about £50 for a double room per night.

SEE visitwales.co.uk.

» Erin Miller travelled

FISHING Throwing a line is one of the most popular activities in the Brecon Beacons.

River or catchment fi shing is available.

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allowed to hang back and have a canter.

Our hill ride gets cut short though, when we encounter wild ponies in an adjoining field.

Beth and Katherine both know if our group gets too close to the wild ponies, the horses will all end up racing each other. Not exactly an ideal situation for newbie riders.

Instead we start weaving our way back to the riding school through the rural roads, all of us becoming very aware of our aching butts from sitting in the saddle.

All too soon the ride is over, and exhausted but with big grins on our face we head back to our rustic Bushwakkers accommodation where a backyard hot tub and a glass of wine awaits.

Our host Tony Young whips up a meal of pumpkin soup and curry, topped off with a ‘baked Alaska’ dessert.

As we compare notes over a few bevvies, I realise horse riding is just like riding a bike: the fun, exhilaration, exhausted muscles and eau de horse – it all comes back to you.

Guided walks are available through the Brecon Beacons, or pick up a trail guide to the area. Plenty of the surrounding countryside has paths across farmland.

CAVING Outdoor specialists offer caving courses for beginners through to experienced cavers.

For more details visit breconbeacons.org.

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with Bushwakkers (01874 636 552; bushwakkers.co.uk).

A two-day trip including accommodation, riding and transport is £195.

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TNT Weekender Lisbon PORTUGAL

Portugal’s capital city is as delightful as its custard tarts, hugging a harbour and lounging over seven hills.

Catch a rickety old tram as it trundles up to the old Moorish quarter, listen to the melancholic music fado, feast on sardines and dance all night long at Bairro Alto.

so close you’ll find most types of seafood. The local pastries are famous the world over. Try pastéis de nata (custard tarts) in Belém, made from a secret recipe of 19th-century monks.

TRY THE LOCAL TIPPLE Dance the night away at the many Brazilian salsa bars in Bairro Alto. Or check out the revamped riverside area of Docas, where chic outdoor

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CHOW DOWN Lisbonites love their food, and with the Atlantic Ocean

The Museu Nacional de Arte, in Belém, is home to Portugal’s most valuable art collection. The Museu da Marinha is the place to learn about Portugal’s golden age of sea-faring discovery. Also worth seeing in Belém is the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, a beautiful monastery of Manueline architecture.

OUT OF TOWN Visit Costa Azul in the south, a national park dotted with quaint fishing towns. To the north is the Sintra coast with its dramatic cliffs and headlands. If you’re surfing, head to the coast of Estremadura for sandy beaches. JO CACKETT

BEST OF THE REST The Parque das Nacoes is a hub of modern architecture housing one of the largest aquariums in the world. Catch the cable car for a magnificent view of the harbour.

MUSEUM TIME

restaurants turn into pumping nightclubs as evening falls.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Don’t miss the traditional, melancholic sounds of fado.

It’s is best heard in one of the many small taverns among

NEED TO KNOW WHEN TO GO Lisbon comes

to life in summer with festivals running throughout the warmer months.

GETTING THERE It takes just under three hours to fly to Lisbon from London.

VISAS South Africans need a Schengen visa.

MONEY Euro. 1 GBP = 1.10 EUR. LANGUAGE Portuguese (official) and Mirandese (official, but used locally).

GETTING AROUND Catch a tram up to the heights of Bairro Alto or catch the metro to the outer districts of Lisbon.

BEER Sagres is the local beer. A bottle is about €3.

ACCOMMODATION Lisbon has some great hostels.

Dorm beds start from €14 and hotel rooms from €30.

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Head up Lisbon’s highest hill to the Castelo de São Jorge, a semi-restored fortress dating back to 138BC. From here, you’ll have views over the whole city. A stroll back down through the Moorishinfluenced Alfama district takes you through the oldest part of Lisbon to Baixa.

the winding streets of Alfama.

Entrance at the casas de fado is free, but you must book a table and eat dinner.

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emerge from the sea spluttering after gulping a mouthful of salty water. I’ve just taken a tumble from the giant foam board I’ve been attempting to master and it’s becoming clear that those scenes of Cameron Diaz styling on a board in Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle don’t quite tell the whole story.

I’ve always fancied having a go at riding the waves rather than just admiring them, so jumped at the chance to head to Lacanau in the South of France for a learn to surf weekend.

When we reach the west coastline of France it’s a joy to see a sandy beach after so long, and I’m raring to get the surfing lessons started.

About 15 of us meet at the Lacanau Surfing

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SHORT BREAK A FINE TIME FOR WINE each year. Visitors can tour the winery operations, including a look at the storage building, called a chais, which has thick limestone walls and a single north-facing door to keep the barrels away from sunlight.

Picking up a bottle will cost €14.50-€38.50. » Château Baudan, 33480 Listrac-Médoc; +33 (0)556 580740.

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The world-renowned Médoc wine region is half an hour from Lacanau. It’s well-known for red wine, especially Cabernet Sauvignon.

There are dozens of wineries hidden among the rolling hills, and many are open to visitors during the week.

Château Baudan is a family-run vineyard in the Listrac area, which produces a red blend

NEED TO KNOW

The ideal place to learn to surf

Club to begin our lessons with our French surf instructors Frankie and Gerard. Some of the group, particularly a couple of French girls from Paris, find it amusing that there’s an Australian among their ranks who is learning to surf.

“Don’t you all know how to surf, living in Australia?” they ask me.

Once they’ve recovered from their amusement, we’re kitted out in our full-length wetsuits and, with foam boards towering above us, head down to the beach.

The tanned sandy-blond instructor Gerard runs us through the basics of getting on to our boards and how to stand up.

Dropping our boards on the beach we lie flat on top, pretending to paddle and making sure our hips and shoulders are aligned.

Then we learn how to jump up on to our board, crouching low, and how to position our bodies to stay upright.

Our group seems to have got the hang of how to do it on dry land, so we hit the water with our cumbersome boards in tow.

After taking a few spills attempting to paddle onto waves, I catch a small wave and am wobbling to my knees when I fall face first into

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the water and get that mouthful of sea water.

Perseverance pays off, however, and after a few hours in the water we’ve got the hang of this standing on the board business.

Feeling quite exhausted but rejuvenated from being in the ocean, we stop for a well deserved rest and a plentiful lunch of salads, cheese, baguettes and fresh fruit.

Away from the crashing waves, there are plenty of other outdoor activities on offer to keep you busy in the countryside surrounding Lacanau.

Bike tracks through the region’s pine forests link the nearby lake to the beaches, or you can tee off at the Baganais Golf Club, which is a five-minute drive from the beach.

It’s been one hell of a ride, but I reckon with a few more trips to the coast I may just about master looking good on a board like Cameron Diaz. Well, here’s hoping!

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WHEN TO GO Action Outdoors runs surf camps in Lacanau throughout the summer. Prices start at £205 and include two nights’ accommodation, all meals, equipment hire and tuition.

GETTING THERE Fly to Bordeaux and then it’s a half-hour drive to the coast.

GETTING AROUND Hire a car – or rent a bike once you’re there. Book your hire car online at easycar.com/ tntmagazine to get 5 per cent off. There are more than 2400 pick-up locations across Europe, the US, Australia and New Zealand.

VISAS Australians and New Zealanders don’t need a visa for stays up to 90 days.

South Africans will need a Schengen visa.

CURRENCY Euro. 1 GBP = 1.10 EUR. LANGUAGE French.

GOING OUT A beer is €5.

SEE lacanau.com/english/ ocean.htm.

PARIS

FRANCE Lacanau Bordeaux

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HOTSHOTS Hayley Madden TALKS TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY

WINNER CINQUE TERRA, ITALY Angie Stone

Angie has used the lines of the boats and buildings to construct a broad zigzag up the frame, creating a sense of perspective and movement.

High contrast black and white really accentuates the repeated patterns of the windows, the boats’ shapes

and subtle texture of the sky.

HOT TIP: An orange filter used with black and white film will darken blue skies and lighten flesh tones. A similar effect can be achieved by isolating blue and orange tones digitally, then adjusting the brightness before

converting to greyscale. » Angie wins a three-day tour of Scotland for two valued at £198 from Haggis Adventures

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RUNNER-UP ESSAUORIA, MOROCCO Stefan Simunic, Sydney, Australia The birds in the sky have been dramatically backlit by the sun, which Stefan has included in the shot, creating an atmospheric flare across the frame.

The horizon has been kept low so the sky and birds

dominate the frame, but the inclusion of the fishermen in the bottom corner gives context and scale.

HOT TIP: Keep the horizon low for a sense of space and freedom. » Stefan wins a photography course from Nigel Wilson Photography (020 7793 8664; photographycourses.org.uk) valued at £60

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HOLIDAY SNAPS

HOW TO MAKE YOUR PHOTOS STAND OUT

THEME: REFLECTIONS Reflection by Sebastian Sasiadek, Gora Ropczycka, Poland Reflections are extremely popular subjects, maybe because they show a slightly distorted, alternative, two-dimensional image of the world, not unlike a photograph. Sebastian was attracted to this simple reflection in a lake.

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WHY THIS WORKS: 1 The single ripple creates an inferred focal point on the rule of thirds and a sense of movement (from the point where the ripple originated).

2 The ripple also infers movement in time, as well as space – what was the object that made the ripple?

3 The trees form a frame.

4 Black and white keeps

the attention on patterns and shapes of the trees and clouds.

5 Wonderful clouds in the reflection – their formation echoes the circles of the ripples in the water.

HOT TIPS: 1 Still water is obviously best for photographing a clean reflection, but

ripples can create some very interesting visual effects.

2 The best lit reflections are those that have the sun behind you when you take the shot.

3 After rain all surfaces turn into reflections. Look out for puddles to place in the foreground and add an extra dimension to your images.

4 For close-up or foreground

reflections include something sticking out of the water or on the surface. For example, grass or a floating leaf can enhance the 3D effect.

5 Reflections tend to be darker than their real counterparts so if you are including both in the shot, use a grey graduated filter, which can help balance the exposure.

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TIPS Table Mountain, Cape Town

READERS’ TIPS MATTERS OF THE ART

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While in Bilbao, TIP OF obviously the THE WEEK Guggenheim is number one on the list, but don’t dismiss the Modern Art Museum (Museo de Bellas Artes), which is free on Wednesdays.

Also you can easily take a bus to San Sebastian (it’s an hour), but make sure you check out the prices as some bus companies charge double (€15 instead of €7.50) for the same journey.

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Before you go away, preprint out sticky address labels for your friends’ and family’s postcards, then you can just stick them straight onto your holiday postcards, saving precious sightseeing time.

Jan, via email

I’m planning on travelling by car from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth or vice versa and then flying out to either Zambia or Zimbabwe to see Victoria Falls – or see the falls first, doesn’t matter. I’ve got two weeks for this trip and I’m not sure what the best route would be. I was also wondering where to do a safari. Is it best to do that in between or near Cape Town/Port Elizabeth, or in Zambia/Zimbabwe?

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Pamplona is a wonderful festival and a great party, but it’s one to do with friends or as part of a tour. If you make your own way you’ll probably find people to party with, but you may feel self-conscious and your experience will be much more down to chance.

If you’re not up for going with a tour then I’d spend your holiday funds on a European music festival or going to something else in Spain or Italy that’s less overrun with foreign revellers.

The other reason to be cautious is that as a lone female it pays to know who you’re drinking with, or have a trusted buddy alongside you.

You can make your way to Pamplona by bus or train from Madrid though it is closer to San Sebastian or Zaragoza, which are both easy to reach by air from the UK. Don’t shy away from taking a flight via Madrid with Iberia. From both these cities you can take a bus.

Sanfermin.com has some links to residences which may not be booked out at this late stage.

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As wonderful a city as Cape Town is, it’s not the place for a safari. There are some options for private reserves along the way to Port Elizabeth, but South Africa’s big game parks are further north. My suggestion would be to have eight or nine days in Cape Town and head out to Port Elizabeth, then fly up to Victoria Falls. See the falls from both sides over a couple of days and take a safari from there – either to Chobe (Botswana), Lower Zambezi (Zambia) or, if you’re feeling very adventurous, Hwange in Zimbabwe. If you want wildlife without the crowds, this is where to find it.

You might find you’ve made the most of Cape Town after a couple of days. Don’t leave until you’ve explored the Botanical Gardens, climbed Table Mountain and splashed out on a couple of the frankly superb restaurants in the city. A day or two in Franschhoek on the wine trail is a lovely, decadent way to pass some time.

I’m thinking of going to the Running of the Bulls this year, but unfortunately none of my friends have the same desire to get involved as I do. I was wondering if it would be possible to visit on my own for just a weekend? Is it safe enough and easy to get to via public transport? Or do I have to go with a tour company in order to attend?

What are your recommendations?

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TRAVEL NEWS

Inside info on Montreal

CENTRAL SLEEPING Reykjavik’s first city-centre hostel has opened.

The new Reykjavik Downtown Hostel is a short stroll from the old harbour and on the doorstep to the city’s major attractions.

There are dorms, double and family rooms and facilities including WiFi, a coffee bar and tour desk Prices start from £14 per person per night, with discounts for members of Hostelling International.

See hostel.is.

Getty Images, Tourisme Montréal

ALL IN A NAME Solo adventure holidays specialist SpeedBreaks has changed its name to Adventura to end confusion with speed dating.

CEO Simon Prockter said: “Our objective is to attract a wider audience seeking holidays that embrace the core elements of our offering – adventure, activity, fun, new experiences whilst meeting like-minded people.”

See adventura.com.

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Tourisme Montréal has picked five ‘insiders’ to promote the city’s food, culture, nightlife, shopping and gay scene.

The insiders, selected for their local knowledge, will be blogging and answering visitors’ questions on the Tourisme Montréal website.

See tourisme-montreal.org.

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REV IT UP IN BARCELONA Barcelona’s talking, yellow sightseeing cars will be giving visitors a chance to see more of the famous Catalan city this summer.

The GoCar storytelling cars have doubled the size of their city tour with more than 800 “trigger points” in the GPS guided audio tour, which uses a combination of directions, information, sound effects and music.

The three-wheeler cars, launched in Barcelona last year, take a driver and one passenger on a tour of the city’s famous landmarks, providing

clear directions and a running commentary.

“It’s definitely the coolest way to explore the city,” says GoCar’s European Director, Damien Harris.

“The tour is now bigger and better, but we’ve held the price at last year’s level. It means visitors and locals get to see more of this amazing city for their money.”

Prices are €35 for the first hour, €25 for the second and €99 for a full day.

See gocartours.es.

Accommodation on the go Gain access to more than 19,000 hostels and budget hotels with new phone application Hostel Hero.

The free iPhone or iPod Touch application lets travellers research and book accommodation on the move.

To avoid the high costs of international data roaming, Hostel Hero can be stored locally, and gives access to many features even when there’s no internet connection.

Users can download and save the details of their favourite options, and when they reach the next available

experience counts RULE #3: great value trips for 18 to 30 somethings

And then a Hero comes along …

WiFi spot, can then make an online booking.

Reservation details are saved to the device, along with directions so there’s no chance of getting lost on the way.

Hostel Hero is available from the iTunes App Store.

See hostelhero.com for a demonstration.

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ON THE ROAD

WORDS DANIEL LANDON

FESTIVAL OF THE SEA

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Ports across Iceland June 6-7 The proud Icelandic people celebrate the importance of the sea to their lives, as fishermen (and anyone else up for a good time) get stuck into rowdy parties, food fairs and sailing competitions.

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BABY JUMPING FESTIVAL CASTRILLO DE MURCI, NORTHERN SPAIN WHAT: Men get dressed up as the devil and then leap over a row of babies lying in the street.

WHERE: Castrillo de Murcia, a village near Burgos.

WHEN: June 14.

WHY: Known locally as El Colacho, it’s a tradition going back to the 1620s. By bounding over the newborns the ‘devils’ – who personify evil – cleanse the babies’ souls. What the tots have

done to require such an exorcism, aside from pooing their pants, isn’t clear.

DO IT BECAUSE: Short of worshipping voodoo, life doesn’t come more bizarre than this.

HOW MUCH: Free to watch.

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LOCK IT IN MONACO F1 GP Monte Carlo, Monaco May 21-24, 2009 formula1.com

ROYAL ASCOT Ascot (near Windsor) Jun 16-20, 2009 ascot.co.uk

WIMBLEDON Wimbledon, SW19 Jun 22-Jul 5, 2009 wimbledon.org

HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA CHELTENHAM SCIENCE FESTIVAL Cheltenham, Gloucestershire June 3-7 Cheltenham gets e=mc² with a huge range of interesting events across the full spectrum of science, from the big bang to stem cells.

Lab coats not compulsory.

» cheltenhamfestivals.com

Where in the world?

Henley-on-Thames Jul 1-5, 2009 hrr.co.uk

RUNNING OF THE BULLS Pamplona, Spain Jul 6-14, 2009 sanfermin.com

T IN THE PARK Balado, Scotland Jul 9-12, 2009 tinthepark.com

THE TRAVELLER …

Robert Bernardini 27, from Sydney, Australia What’s the best place you’ve been?

The French Alps. I went in summer and hiked around the lakes – beautiful views and crystal-clear water.

Most overrated place?

Venice. It’s beautiful but not as spectacular as it’s made out to be.

Dream destination?

Norway, to see the aurora borealis.

Weirdest thing you’ve eaten?

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Frog’s legs in France.

Most friendly locals?

Any small village in France or Italy.

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GEAR UP

GET PACKING: FOR SUMMER Amy Adams SOLVES YOUR TRAVEL GEAR PROBLEMS BE CAUGHT SHORT These sun-protective shorts have been approved by the Skin Cancer Foundation, a leading charity dedicated to the prevention of, and education about, skin cancer.

THE DAMAGE: £30 WHERE: columbia.com

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GET SHIRTY With a UPF rating of Total you could give the sun a hug and still not get burnt in this T-shirt. Don’t try this at home kids. The T Plus is also available for men and in a long sleeve version.

THE DAMAGE: £26.91 WHERE: rohan.co.uk

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TOP IT OFF To qualify for Columbia’s Omni-Shade range, a product must survive 40 washes and two years of light exposure. That this hat survived means you know it will beat the sun.

THE DAMAGE: £18 WHERE: columbia.com

MARKET KNOWLEDGE Lecturing Antipodeans and South Africans about the need for sun screen might be preaching to the converted, but as a strawberry blonde (not ginger – there is a difference) prone to breaking out in freckles if sat too close to a naked light bulb, I can probably get away with it.

Slip, slap, slop is all well and good, but in climates where the sun is fierce, there are extra steps you can and should take.

According to Columbia:

THE INSIDER GREGOR KONCILJA, COUNTRY MANAGER UK AND IRELAND FOR SWISS INTERNATIONAL AIR LINES The best part of my job is … Working in one of the most competitive aviation markets.

My first big trip was …

To Milford Sound in NZ. My most memorable travel experience was …

“Even with rising numbers of skin cancer cases we’re still pretty ignorant about ways to protect ourselves.”

Columbia and other outdoor clothing brands have developed ranges using fabric embedded with Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF).

The higher the UPF rating, the lower the solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) penetration and better the protection against skin damage.

You can tell it’s serious stuff by all the acronyms.

A trip to Mbeya in Tanzania where we crossed a lake in a log boat surrounded by crocodiles.

My favourite place in the world is … Pienza – a wonderful little town in Tuscany.

The next destination on my travel wishlist is …

Puerto Rico.

My top travel tip is ... Visit Zurich in lovely Switzerland, with its beautiful lake

THE RIGHT TROUSERS As well as offering total protection from the sun the Convertible Goas are moisture absorbent, and you can strip down to shorts if you get too hot.

Don’t forget the sun cream.

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where you can have a swim after only a 10-minute train ride from the airport.

Zurich has many excellent restaurants, such as La Salle, attractive hotels, for example Hotel Florho, and great culture such as Jazzclub Moods.

I always pack … A good book and my iPod. My guilty travel pleasure is … A night out with friends at a casino.

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Naturally

BEAUTIFUL Explore the lush woodland and water wonderland of Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes National Park WORDS ALISON GRINTER

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orget Croatia’s beaches and that ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, Dubrovnik. I’m standing in what is possibly the most beautiful spot in the world, never mind Croatia, and I’m a good 50km from the sea.

I’m exploring the Plitvice Lakes National Park, a wonderland of lakes and waterfalls framed by lush beech-fir woodland – proof that Croatia’s interior is every bit as spectacular as its coast.

When new national borders were drawn after

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the fall of Yugoslavia, Croatia ended up with more than its fair share of the region’s national parks, and Plitvice is the jewel in the crown.

Granted Unesco World heritage status in 1979, this 19.5-hectare site is made up of 16 gorgeous lakes of varying heights and sizes connected by a network of gushing waterfalls.

The only way to properly explore Plitvice (pronounced Plit-vitz-eh) is by foot. There are various hiking options available and the staff at the ticket office are only too happy to offer

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NEED TO KNOW WHEN TO GO Plitvice is open all year round and looks stunning whatever the season: in winter the snow gives the park a fairy-tale feel, and summer renders it gloriously green and lush.

GETTING THERE Plitvice lies roughly halfway (a 2-3 hour drive) between Zagreb and Zadar. See akz.hr for local bus information Ryanair has regular flights from London Stansted to Zadar.

VISAS Australians and Kiwis don’t need visas. South Africans need a tourist visa.

See uk.mfa.hr.

CURRENCY Croatia Kuna.

1 GBP = 8.282 HRK LANGUAGE Croatian.

ACCOMMODATION You can sleep in huts in the nearby Korana Camping Ground, but be sure to book well in advance.

There is also plenty of hotel accommodation nearby with rooms starting from about £40.

SEE np-plitvicka-jezera. hr/hrv.

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And if you’re worried about getting lost or sore legs, you can catch one of the shuttle buses that link the upper lakes with the lower ones.

We plump for the four-hour trek which includes a ferry ride across one of the larger lakes. But we needn’t have worried about getting our feet wet. The lakes are linked by a series of wooden walkways and bridges which allow us to stroll through stunning, seemingly endless vistas of waterfalls cascading into aquamarine pools, tall grasses swaying in the wind, and shoals of dark fish swimming beneath transparent waters.

The sound of water rushing and gurgling is all around us, and each corner we turn reveals a new arrangement of natural beauty.

Still it’s little wonder, as Plitvice represents a natural phenomenon called karst hydrography.

Not to get overly scientific, this is the process whereby travertine or tufa, a porous carbonate rock, is formed when moss and plant life soak up calcium carbonate from the water. Over time this builds up like a sediment to form the sills and dolomite shelves which create barriers to

Brown bear are “ among the animal types found here ” the river that originally flowed through here, creating the magical waterworld we see today.

It also means that the landscape is never static, even as we walk amongst it now.

Plitvice is also a haven for wildlife. As we walk through the more forested areas we are serenaded by birdsong and frogs that sound

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BIG TRIP Plitvice National Park

remarkably like kookaburras. Deer, boar, rabbits, foxes and badgers also call Plitvice home. And that’s not all.

“Brown bear are among the animal types found here,” informs my guide book drily. The thought of coming face to face with a wild bear suddenly adds a certain frisson to our little excursion. Sadly, on further investigation we discover there is only one known bear left in the park, and he is endangered. We decide to christen him ‘Chucky’ and keep an eye out for him just in case.

It’s so tranquil here it comes as a shock to learn the first shots of the bloody, drawn-out Balkan conflict were fired here in 1991, when rebel Serbs murdered a Croatian policeman and razed the park’s facilities to the ground.

Thankfully the actual parkland itself remained unscathed and the infrastructure was rebuilt in 1995 when the war ended.

You could easily lose a day or two here, but unfortunately our trip is over and it’s time to head for the coast. As for Chucky, we don’t see him. But that’s OK – I didn’t really fancy having my head torn off, thanks.

LOOKS With it’s functional seafront Split is a minger compared to Dubrovnik’s shiny marble streets and fancy buildings.

NIGHTLIFE Bars such as the open-air Ghetto Bar which have sprung up in disused courtyards are typical of Split’s boho yet relaxed attitude to drinking.

PROXIMITY A transport hub from way back, Split is the perfect jump-off spot for exploring nearby islands, while Dubrovnik is stuck right down in the skinny bit of the country which isn’t much use to anyone.

» Alison Grinter travelled with Eastern Trekker (0845 257 8345; easterntrekker.com).

The three-day Mini Rhapsody Trek is £129.

FOOTBALL Since 1992 Hajduk Split have been League Champions six times. Poor GOŠK Dubrovnik have only managed three seasons in the top league.

NEXT WEEK: GREEK ISLANDS

Sail away and explore the Aegean Sea

COASTAL CAPERS National parks aside, a trip to Croatia wouldn’t be the same without a visit to some of the country’s magnificent, sun-drenched islands. Here are some of the best for …

PARTYING The desolate, lunar-landscaped island of Pag is becoming more famous for its rave culture than its sheep-milk cheese. In summer the town of Novalja and its surrounding beaches (Zrce in particular), are transformed into Croatia’s answer to Ibiza, with clubs hosting DJs such as Tiësto and Armand van Helden. For a more upmarket night out in chichi cocktail bars and clubs, check out fashionable Hvar.

Hvar at twilight

where King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson once swam in the raw.

PEOPLE WATCHING AND BEING SEEN Croatia’s poshest island Hvar is the sunniest place in the country, making it attractive to monied yachting folk and tourists in their thousands. The Island capital Hvar Town boasts swanky hotels and restaurants – the perfect place to soak up the sun in style.

Football is popular in Croatia

WATER SPORTS The Adriatic island of Brac is the windsurfing capital of Croatia. Most of the action takes place at Zlatni Rat, on the south coast. The Island is also an ideal spot for scuba-diving, kayaking, mountain biking and hiking.

CULTURE ESCAPING THE TOURIST HORDES A mere boat ride away from Dubrovnik, Mljet is half national park, has acres of deserted beach and only one proper hotel. Likewise the undeveloped Cres has a network of eco-trails leading off into its wild, forested interior.

For authenticity and nature also check out Vis: it’s great for local food and wine.

SIGHTS Dubrovnik’s old town boasts the Pile gate, St Saviour Church and the Onofrio fountain. Split on the other hand only has Diocletian’s Palace, which isn’t even a palace but Roman ruins full of shops and restaurants.

VIBE Dubrovnik is beautiful and atmospheric but overrun with tourists. Split is ordinary looking but the locals are always up for a party.

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Rab Town on Rab Island dates back to the 12th century and is a medieval must-see. Much of the architecture here was built under Venetian rule, and the cobbled streets are imbued with a palpable sense of history. During summer many of the churches host concerts and exhibitions. Rab is also home to the famous Kandarola nudist beach

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Jessica, the Kiwi brunette at The White House on Friday, April 17: We shared a dance,

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a snog, a cab, a bed and a morning of passion – and now I want more. Please email kiwigirlatwh@hotmail.com for more good times. M. Putney’s Piano Man: Happy birthday B! No one works a mic and an air piano like you do. The Slug and Wok Wok send their regards, they say business has slowed down since you’ve been away :-) Miss you! Love Team Putney Sunday.

Jarrad: I was racking my brains as what to get you as a going away gift as I know how tight you are on packing space, so I thought what better than a message in the TNT! Have a blast in Canada and don’t cause too much havoc over there! When you think back to your time in London don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened! Saffa.

Lost: I lost my <insert name of crap camera here> on a random, drunken night out at the Walkie/Reddy/ Church/Slug <delete where appropriate>. Frankly I don’t give a crap about the camera or the memory card as it only contains photos of my ex-girlfriend naked and in compromising positions. Enjoy!

email your message to seeking@tntmagazine.com

Happy birthday Hannah: No

doubt you’ll have a great time celebrating on Saturday. Hope you have fond Memories (what a song!) of our trip to Russia.

Love Granma and Granpa.

Ploppy Head: I know things have been rubbish lately, but I just wanted to let you know that I love you more than ever and want us to work more than anything in the world.

I love you now and always.

Forever your Bubblebum.

Melissa McPherson: Hi, I heard that you are in London.

It’s your old boyfriend Matt McNearnie. I’d love to catch up with you for a drink and a chat. I hope you’re good and well. Email matthew. mcnearnie@gmail.com.

Happy birthday Babycakes:

Finally get to spend your birthday together. Can’t wait

for all our summer travels, then to take to you home to be converted into a proper Aussie! Love Marshy.

Little Chief: Man is Sedgi gonna miss your antics. Good luck with your new plans in Aotearoa. We’ll all meet you back there someday (I won’t be far away), we’ll come visit you in ‘Trace’s Room’! When it’s built, ha ha. Here’s to the great times we’ve had! Let’s go out and have one last blast. Happy 30th mate :-) Bossie.

Missing Pandora bracelet:

On April 26 I walked into the She Bu Walkie with a Pandora bracelet and I didn’t leave with it. It’s silver with 21 green charms. It was my 21st birthday pressie from my family and I’m devastated.

Please if you have it or know anything about it, email

Desperately Seeking is a reader forum, and all messages should be kept within the spirit of the page; TNT cannot take responsibility for any offence caused. No phone numbers can be printed. For purposes of verification, we will only publish messages accompanied by a name, address and telephone number (not for publication).

Messages may be edited for publication. See also tntonline.co.uk/seeking

Q

My boyfriend recently confessed that he had, in the past, used prostitutes.

I was repulsed and promptly dumped the sleazy bastard.

But then I heard lots of blokes have done it – so now I’m wondering if I was too hasty to show him the door?

A

Well, there’s going with hookers and there’s going with hookers.

Are we talking nightly kerb

crawls or a drunken one-off on a boys’ weekend?

Experimentation can be healthy as long as he took the right precautions. He didn’t

have to ‘fess up about his past remember, so while the cards are on the table, find out how he felt about it then and how he feels about it now. If things

emmayates@hotmail.com. I’ll offer a very generous reward.

Thanks for your honesty.

My Valentine: Wishing you a happy birthday! May you live up this final birthday/year in old London town before you go home to begin ‘grown-ups’ business! Thank you for being the best Valentine – for endlessly spoiling, supporting and accompanying me on endless ‘to do’ missions. So party girl, we’ll live it up in Lisbon, and I expect you to milk your birthday week for all it’s worth. Love your favourite Valentine.

Crabs: We miss you! If you’re in London, email us at wemissyoucrabs@live.com.

A drinking session is required.

Fabs and Babs.

W2B: I can’t believe in about a year’s time, you’ll make me the happiest man in the world!

Knowing that, makes every day seem better than the next and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you! Bless the snow angel who turned our snowmance into the biggest, deepest powder run of our lives! Happy birthday and all my love always, H2B. Lost Sony Cybershot camera:

Colour: black. Last seen: at the TNT Anzac Ball.

Reward: private tour of the TNT Towers. Please email lostcameraanzacball@ googlemail.com.

were peachy till this revelation and he just doesn’t want there to be any secrets, maybe this could be something you could work through.

If things were already on shaky ground or it sounds like he’s testing the water to see what you’ll put up with, then you did the right thing.

» Got a sex or relationship dilemma? Email dearreuben@ tntmagazine.com

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