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SUN & SNOW TRAVEL SHOW SPECIAL

TRY N E E FRE SHOW TIME

HOT SPOTS WHERE TO FIND THE SUN THIS WINTER

14 PAGE GUIDE TO SATURDAY’S EVENT

GO TO THE SNOW

TURKISH DELIGHTS

EUROPE’S BEST SKI RESORTS

THE FLAVOURS OF ISTANBUL

WEEKEND ESCAPES SALZBURG IN TWO DAYS

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RETURNING HOME

A-LIST LONDON

NEWS AND SPORT

CAREER ADVICE & MONEY TIPS

HOW TO PARTY WITH THE JET SET

YOUR WEEKLY ROUND-UP

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EDITOR’S LETTER Travel is consistently rated by TNT readers as the number one reason why Aussies, Kiwis and Saffas come to the UK. And with so many places easy and affordable to reach from London, it’s not hard to see why. The only problem is saving enough and deciding where to go – which is where the TNT Sun & Snow Travel Show comes in. More than 50 tour, travel and holiday companies will be there to offer advice and huge discounts. See page 55 for full details, or for more inspiration log on to tntmagazine.com/travel. SAMANTHA BADEN DEPUTY EDITOR

55 Everything you need to plan your winter holidays

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9 London Eye 10 London Life 12 VIP LONDON: Join the jet set at these posh places in the capital 14 Food & Drink 15 Spotted

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69 Global Vision 71 SOMETHING TO SAVOUR: Tempt your taste buds in Istanbul 74 TNTT Weekender: Salzburg 75 Late Deals 76 IT’S SNOW TIME: Our pick of the best ski resorts in Europe 78 Hotshots 80 Travel Tips 81 Travel News 82 On The Road 83 Gear Up 84 SHINE ON: Journey to these

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Australia News New Zealand News South Africa News The Week In Sport Rugby NRL Cricket General

Highlights Travel talks Exhibitors Floor plan

74 Why Salzburg looks best with snow

45 RETURNING HOME 45 Careers 46 POLICE ACTION: Consider a career with a front-line employer 48 Money 51 Coming & Going

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As an Aussie that’s lived “ in London seven years, my patriotism never wavered ” and seeing England’s national teams playing in front of a packed house – well, it’s very difficult not to enjoy the game and support the Poms. Damo, you sound like the miserable sort of fella who wears his Collingwood jumper in Kentish Town to try and attract attention, or calls a

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CHAMP CHOKERS There we go again. SA’s flower boys became the world’s top cricket team by default, but they earned the top spot as world champion chokers by wiping their own backsides with a chance to win the ICC Champions Trophy. Graeme Smith [pictured] should be dropped for a real leader who can turn the team into a confident squad who won’t squander every opportunity to display big match temperament. Congratulations SA. You’re officially the number one chokers of all time. Peter, Wimbledon

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A flamingo basks in the sunshine in St James’s Park. London, and much of the rest of the UK, has been enjoying the final warm spells of the year, with forecasters predicting colder and wetter weather is on its way.

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Capital idea: St Pancras Old Church If someone asked you where the oldest known site of Christian worship in the world was, chances are you’d answer Jerusalem or Rome. But believe it or not a small church tucked away in the shadow of St Pancras station makes a strong claim to the honour. Though the current building dates from the mid 1800s, the St Pancras Old Church has been a site of worship since AD314 – making it perhaps the oldest Christian church in the world. The magnificent

leafy churchyard has many curiosities: there’s a mausoleum to architect Sir John Soane; the writer Thomas Hardy helped to design the garden; the Beatles did a photo shoot there; and it was by her parents’ grave that Frankenstein author Mary Shelley used to secretly meet her future husband, poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. DANIEL LANDON

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es, Blighty is the land of the boozer. But London is also home to some of the world’s most exclusive private members’ clubs. Fees range from £250-£1000 per year (not including a one-off joining fee), and outsiders can only gain entry with another member – or so they say. These celeb haunts have the finest wining and dining in town, music from top DJs and plush interiors. So how do you get in?

ROYAL RUCKUS BOUJIS The A-listers’ favourite. Boujis is small and that means it’s selective. There’s room enough, though, to get cosy with the likes of Princes William and Harry and Paris Hilton. Breaking in: Gents, you must be with ladies. That’s good news girls, but you’ll still have to pay at least £20 to get in. Your best bet is to queue on an off-night – Sunday or Wednesday.

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South Kensington (020 75846678; boujis.com)

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RAFFLES An interview or recommendation is needed for membership and it’s plain to see why. Since the ’60s Raffles has attracted the elite, letting them kick back with dancing, drinking and gambling in the Playerati lounge. Breaking in: Security is strict, and unless you’re BFFs with Kate (Middleton) or Chelsy (Davy), you’ll have a tough time getting in.

» King’s Rd, SW3 5EW

South Kensington (020 7351 4964; raffleschelsea.com)

SMART ART COBDEN CLUB The Cobden Club caters for many different tastes. Nestled in Notting Hill, the Cobden’s Grand Hall has Victorian flare, there’s the Kensal lounge with a ‘New York City warehouse feel’, and a games room for bridge and chess. You could even be faced by a famous opponent, perhaps a red-headed royal. Breaking in: The club regularly hosts art exhibitions, concerts, theatre performances and

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after-parties. Tickets can often be bought at the door and online.

» Kensal Rd, W10 5BN Westbourne Park (020 8960 4222; cobdenclub.co.uk)

GROUCHO CLUB It started as a hangout for London’s bohemian types, but Groucho is now the fave of those in the media and arts. It’s a laid-back venue with a bar, brasserie and restaurant, while jazz is played throughout. The likes of Bono, Sienna Miller and Stephen Fry hang here. Breaking in: Booking a private room is probably the only way a non-member can get in – unless you’re the world’s hottest vampire (R-Patz is a regular).

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Leicester Square (020 7439 4685; thegrouchoclub.com) The Cobden Club

CHIC CHILLING SHOREDITCH HOUSE If you want a breather from the jam-packed West End try Shoreditch House (main image). With a rooftop pool, and terrace, Shoreditch is the ‘it’ place to be, with plenty of A-listers (Kate Moss, Leonardo DiCaprio) paying a visit. Breaking in: Tap any contacts you have in the advertising industry. Or hassle a mate (or a mate-of-a mate) who’s a member to get past the door and tight guest list.

EIGHT MOORGATE One of London’s newest private clubs, Eight Moorgate is a funky spot atop a building with views over the City and North London. There’s even an on-site bespoke tailor. Breaking in: Go as a guest of a member or request a membership form online.

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If you tell your friends you’re off to a gentlemen’s club they’ll likely think you are off to watch or perform in a strip show. But the term historically refers to posh private members’ clubs frequented by the elite of London society. They started in the 18th century as a home away from home for crusty old blokes to recline in deep leather couches and sip whisky. Most (but not all) now admit women, but they’re still exclusive, wellheeled places. Check out the websites of some of London’s most famous clubs and see what being rich, famous, wellconnected or successful could get you: Home House Club (homehouseclub.com) The Athenaeum (athenaeumclub.co.uk) The East India Club (eastindiaclub.com) Garrick Club (garrickclub.co.uk) Hurlingham Club (hurlinghamclub.org.uk) Reform Club (reformclub.com) Travellers Club (thetravellersclub.org.uk)

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RESTAURANT REVIEW Couscous Café ★★★★★

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7 Porchester Gdns, W2 4DB 020 7727 6597 Bayswater

THE SCENE Around the corner from busy Queensway, Couscous Café is a small Moroccan restaurant that is spacious enough when it’s quiet, but can feel a bit

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cramped when booming. THE GRUB If you’ve got a taste for North African cuisine, this place is for you. There’s plenty of couscous, mezzas and brochettes, but the tagines are the signature dish, served up in piping hot ceramic bowls. BEHIND THE BAR It’s BYO, but if you want the genuine Moroccan experience you’ll be

drinking peppermint tea. BILL PLEASE A touch over £20 for a two-course meal with drinks. Not cheap, but the portions are massive. VERDICT You’ll struggle to find a better tagine in London. If you love Moroccan food, you’ll come back to this place. Although it’s a good idea to visit when it’s relatively quiet. TOM STURROCK

Lentil and mushroom soup

It’s soup season again, and Italian eatery Enoteca Turi in Putney has this warming veggie concoction for you to make. WHAT YOU NEED: 250g green lentils; 1 carrot, finely diced; 1 celery stick, finely diced; 1 onion, finely diced; 5 tbsp olive oil; bouquet garni; 5g dried mushrooms; 2 cloves garlic; 120g girolle or other mushrooms, quartered; handful fresh parsley leaves; 16 cherry tomatoes, halved; salt and pepper. THE WORK: Sauté the carrot, celery and onion in 2 tbsp oil until they begin to colour. Wash the lentils and add to the vegetables. Add 1 litre water to the vegetables, bring to the boil and simmer. Add the dried mushrooms and bouquet garni. With a knife, crush the garlic, leaving it whole. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan and add the garlic, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes

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Long Bar and parsley until the tomatoes are caramelised. Remove the garlic. When the lentils are soft and creamy (30-40 mins), remove the bouquet garni and season with salt and pepper. Pour the soup into

bowls and top with the mushrooms and tomatoes. Serves four people. » Enoteca Turi, Putney High St, SW15 1SQ Putney Bridge (enotecaturi.com; 020 8785 4449).

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special discounted menus to gourmet tours. See visitlondon.com/ londonrestaurantfestival.

Historic pub crawl The Greene King brewery has launched a Capital Cask Ale Trail, which features four guides to help pub lovers

discover some of London’s most intriguing pubs. Trails are linked by area and pubs include The George, a former haunt of Charles Dickens, and The New Moon, used in films such as 007 flick On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. See greeneking.co.uk.

Claridge’s Bar Claridge’s, Brook St, W1K 4HR This oldfashioned but glam bar is perfect for ordering a Martini and keeping an eye out for a famous rendezvous.

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Eating your way round the capital’s restaurants is as much part of living in London as taking the Tube. And to celebrate the city’s dining out scene, the London Restaurant Festival (October 8-13) is six days of foodie events and happenings, from

Sanderson Hotel, Berners St W1T 3NG Sleek, ultramodern and … long (24m), this hotel bar prides itself on its cocktails – though enjoying a fabulous burger wouldn’t go amiss.

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Gwyneth Paltrow survived three weeks on nothing but pumpkin seeds, miso soup, fruit smoothies, raw nuts and coconut water. Sounds like hell to us, but Gwynnie said the diet was “majorly fun”.

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The Oscarwinning film director Roman Polanski was behind bars after being arrested on a rape charge. He has been on the run from US justice since admitting having sex with a 13-year-old girl in 1977.

THE SPIRIT OF HEATH Heath Ledger’s spirit lives on in his final film, director Terry Gilliam has said.

The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus is due for release this month, and Gilliam says the late Aussie star, who died in January 2008, would have wanted the movie finished. “Heath had been running full pelt, carrying the whole film on his shoulders. Telling me what to do; insatiable, exhausting,” Gilliam told the Observer. “The thing about

Heath was that he was all positive.” Only two-thirds of Ledger’s role had been filmed when he died, and investors began pulling out the morning after news of his death broke. But Ledger’s friend Johnny Depp filled some of the remaining scenes while Jude Law and Colin Farrell covered the rest, and Gilliam rewrote the script to include the capacity for shape-shifting within the character.

SAY WHAT?

”I’m a big fan of Lily Allen’s music, but I’m not a fan of her personality. I differentiate the two.” Perez Hilton has the guts to say what most of us think.

Woman’s Weekly: Nicole Kidman has packed her bags and jetted off to support hubby Keith Urban – can we call them KidBan? – on tour. And Sunday Rose is along for the ride. Plus, the family of Sir Howard Morrison pay tribute to the late, great entertainer.

AUSTRALIA OK! Is there a baby on the way for Jennifer Aniston? The Friends star comes clean about her IVF battle, saying ‘I’m ready’, while Courteney Cox’s baby battles are revealed. KerBloom (that’s Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom) could be going kerboom – rumours of a split are flying. Plus, Victoria Beckham’s Spice Girl snub.

SOUTH AFRICA YOU: Gun Springboks winger Bryan Habana marries Janine Viljoen, and the happy couple share their joy at getting hitched. Plus, a rift has opened in the house of Mandela over a modest Soweto home. Meanwhile, newly arrived 7de Laan cast member Florence Masebe has been running into trouble, both on the set of the soapie and in real life.

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The eccentric Empire Of The Sun lead singer on why London’s a tough gig, and what it was like working with hip-hop impresario Jay-Z

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Luke Steele INTERVIEW ALISON GRINTER How did it feel when Jay-Z asked you to work on his album Blueprint 3?

Man, yeah, it was such a shock because of the magnitude of the whole thing, you know, being asked by the empire builder of hip-hop, you kind of get a bit weirded out and look at everything you’ve learnt over the years and realise that this is an opportunity where you’ve got to pull it all together. And he just emailed over the track. You could’ve leaked it on the net …

Never thought of that, but I was just so scared about it, cos I played it to a few of my friends and then you think ‘I hope that didn’t copy on to the computer’, and so the whole week before it was finished I was pretty nervous, it was like carrying around Hendrix’s tooth or something.

Apparently Jay-Z discovered you when he heard an Empire Of The Sun song on Entourage. Are you a fan?

It’s so good. Me and Daniel Johns [from Silverchair] were doing a record and we pretty much watched the whole series over the recording session and took on the characters: like I became Johnny Drama and he was Vinny Chase. We found out Empire Of The Sun’s going to be written into the script. Apparently Turtle’s girlfriend is on iTunes and downloads Empire … It’s happening soon.

Oh just some recording. It will probably see the light of day in at least the next 15 years.

I became Johnny “ Drama and he was Vinny Chase ” He obviously liked the end result.

Yeah, I think so, hey? The band I put together is so cool – they’re all real disco

In the studio I’m really good, a bit more sophisticated and romantic. But live it’s a bit more meat/potatoes or something. Are Empire Of The Sun going to put out another record?

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

How is your daughter, Sunny Tiger?

She’s going great, she’s crawling around. She’s coming up to her first birthday. Are you gonna have a party for her?

Yeah, I’m gonna dress up as Brobee from Yo Gabba Gabba! It’s American and it’s the most genius kids’ show ever. Is she showing any musical ability?

Yeah, pots and pans, and she’s doing the Beatles nod a bit, you know the McCartney left to right thing.

Are you going to come and play for us here in London?

Yeah, it’s definitely going to be next year. We thought we’d road test in Australia first before we took it to the critical crowd in the UK. Basically it has to be good.

» New single Walking On A Dream out now through Virgin

What were you and Daniel Johns working on? Will it be released?

Is it true you that don’t think much of your singing?

Yeah, I did it all in a day and made sure I sent it off at 3.30am Perth time so they’d get it in the afternoon, and yeah, the main man called me and said it was [adopting bad American accent]: ‘genius, man!’ So I woke up the whole family – my wife and my daughter – to tell them.

and great seasoned musicians, and we’ve been tracking things and it’s been sounding special … so yeah, something’s gonna happen.

What’s your porn star name? Um that’s too weird. But one of my pseudonyms is Walter Palmer. That’s the first one I could think of. What did you have for breakfast? Cherry tomatoes and cheese on a tortilla, at sixteen seconds in the microwave so the cheese melts a bit.

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SCREEN TEST: ANIMATION

Edward Asner, Jordan Nagai

VOICES OF:

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★★★★★

The brilliant geeks at Pixar have never made a bad film. It’s an astonishing batting average, which continues with Up, perhaps the animation studio’s funniest and most moving offering to date. As always, Pixar has created a protagonist who’s easy to root for. Grumpy old man Carl Fredricksen (Asner) finds himself living alone in a big house after his wife passes away. Tragically, Carl lost the love of his life before they could undertake a dream trip to Paradise Falls in South America. When developers put pressure on the geriatric to move into a retirement home, he straps balloons to the roof of his house and flies off to the falls. Accidentally going along for the ride is munchkin Russell (Nagai), who is on

1 What film about penguins won an Oscar in 2007? 2 What was the name of Wall-E’s girlfriend in the Pixar film of the same name? 3 What martial art does the panda perform in a 2008 animated film starring Jack Black? 4 What animated film is based on Marjane Satrapi’s autobiographical novel? 5 Which American comedian gave his voice to a bee in a 2007 film?

the porch when the house takes off. The pair’s subsequent adventures are pure magic as they encounter an enormous flightless bird, talking dogs and an enemy who is determined to bring them back down to earth. With director Pete Docter finding the right balance

between pitch-perfect gags and touching moments – including a montage of Carl and his wife’s life, which will move you to tears – Up sets the bar high when it comes to animated films. GOOD FOR: Everyone, whether you’re Russell’s age or Carl’s.

3 Black Hills 4 John Jarrett 5 Zombies LAST WEEK’S WINNER Chantel Thomson

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★★★★★ A gun-toting hick (Woody Harrelson) and a cowardly nerd (Jesse Eisenberg) go on a road trip in a world overrun by zombies in Ruben Fleischer’s riotously funny horror comedy. A sharp script, visual gags and one of the best celeb cameos you’ll see all year combine in a film that’s bloody good from start to finish. GOOD FOR: Shaun Of The Dead fans. PDV

focus on the evolution of the networking site, from its creation in 2004 by student Zuckerberg into a global phenomenon with more than 200 million members.

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★★★★★ Director Peter Strickland’s powerful debut offering sees a woman trek across Transylvania with her son to exact revenge on the two men who raped her years earlier. Hilda Peter is fine in the lead role, and the cinematography is striking, but the film is let down by a patchy script and an awful soundtrack. GOOD FOR: Those who like revenge dramas. PDV

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Samson And Delilah is Australia’s official entry for an Academy Award nomination. The love story about two Aboriginal teenagers will be entered in the best foreign language film category. Written and directed by Warwick Thornton, Samson And Delilah is shot predominantly in the Aboriginal language Walpiri.

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1 Freddy Krueger 2 Ringu

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THE REEL DEAL Justin Timberlake is about to do a whole lot more poking after landing a role in an upcoming movie about the meteoric rise of Facebook. US media reported that Timberlake, 28, will play Facebook’s founding president Sean Parker in the film, titled The Social Network, which is to be directed by Oscarnominated filmmaker David Fincher. Jesse Eisenberg, whose films include Adventureland and The Hunting Party, is to play Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. Variety magazine says the movie will

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CULTURE ANISH KAPOOR A raw, visceral reaction is what some artists trade in, whether it’s amazement, disgust or appreciation. But when it comes to Anish Kapoor, the Indian-born sculptor par excellence, utterly captivated would be a fair way to describe how most visitors respond to his work. This retrospective does a great job of showing off Kapoor’s varied repertoire: from a cannon that shoots a projectile of red wax onto the gallery wall, to a locomotive-sized installation moving at glacial pace, to stainless steel mirrors and

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SEE THIS: Exhibition a 3D yellow ‘landscape’. Despite this variety posing the problem of a lack of a thematic link, the exhibition is bound together by the huge pull of emotion evoked by the sheer beauty and artistry of the works. DANIEL LANDON

» Royal Academy of Arts,

Burlington House, Piccadilly, W1J 0BD Piccadilly Circus (royalacademy.org.uk). Until Dec 11. £12

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WORTH A LOOK Moctezuma: Aztec Ruler is a brilliant exploration of the god-like emperor. » British Museum, Great Russell St, WC1B 3DG

objects, including rare jewels, are on show in •Magnificent and lavish South Kensington (vam.ac.uk). Oct 10-Jan 17. £11

Tottenham Court Road (britishmuseum.org). Until Jan 24. £12

Maharaja: The Splendour Of India’s Royal Courts. » V&A Museum, Cromwell Rd, SW7 2RL

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BOOKS OUT THIS WEEK

MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN

RIVER COTTAGE EVERYDAY

UNSEEN ACADEMICALS

Hugh FearnleyWhittingstall

Terry Pratchett

(Bloomsbury) OUT OCT 5

Find out if the wizards of Unseen University can get to grips with balls that go boing and pointy hat goalposts to win a ‘new football’ match in the latest fantasy by Pratchett.

★★★★★

A sound-bomb machine, rock music and eye-catching pyrotechnics contrast vividly with the quieter yet equally tragic scenes of Deborah Warner’s riveting production of Brecht’s 1939 anti-war epic – skilfully merging his sparsely evoked 17th-century setting

with modern technology. This salutary account of a resourceful, money-motivated mother’s doomed attempts to protect her children grips throughout. LOUISE KINGSLEY

» Olivier at the National Theatre, South Bank, SE1 9PX Waterloo (nationaltheatre.org.uk). Until Dec 8. £10-£30

The ethical food campaigner and much-lauded chef of the River Cottage restaurant pumps out a cookbook on preparing good food quickly and cheaply.

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THE GRAND DESIGN Stephen Hawking (Transworld) OUT OCT 8

The great man of physics takes a look at another great: Albert Einstein’s 30-year quest to find a unified theory, which would be able to describe all the forces of nature in a single framework.

(Transworld) OUT OCT 8

THE HACIENDA: HOW NOT TO RUN A CLUB Peter Hook (Simon & Schuster) OCT 5

The mad, bad, sad, strange and downright scary story of Manchester’s infamous Hacienda nightclub, as told by Hook, the co-owner and New Order bassist.

MORE THEATRE Jackie Chan meets Charlie Chaplin in Jump, a mix of jaw-dropping acrobatics, tae-kwon-do, sword fights and charming sitcom, courtesy of the Ye Gam Theatre Company from Korea. » Peacock Theatre, Portugal St, WC2A 2HT

Holborn

(sadlerswells.com). Nov 3-21. From £10

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MUSIC MARIAH CAREY Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel

MUSIC & CLUBS

(Mercury)

★★★★★ “Whooooaaaah,” offers the disembodied voice. “Welcome to a day of my life.” It presumably belongs to Mariah Carey, though its air-brushed artificiality is so overwhelming you’d be hard pushed to recognise it. But this is now Carey’s way. The strident, showy power balladeer of popular legend seems desperate for R’n’B credibility, to the point where she seems happiest hiding her

AIR

BACKSTREET BOYS

KRAFTWERK

Love 2

This Is Us

Reissues

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Like a number of Air records, Love 2 takes a while to get going. This one, though, takes too long, and never really gets going at all. The first couple of tracks feel like mid-record fillers, the next pair like blown-up B-sides. Air’s sixth album takes flight with Missing The Light Of Day, a mix of ethereality and fidgetiness. But it doesn’t last, and the record soon dissipates in a cloud of malnourished songwriting and demo-quality instrumentals. A strangely halfarsed collection. WFJ

Somewhat to this reviewer’s surprise, This Is Us isn’t a comeback album. It turns out that the old kids on the block never split up, and have been chucking out albums regularly throughout the decade. This Is Us sounds like most other mainstream pop albums emerging from the US about now: clean, tidy and unthreatening, layered with anonymous-sounding vocals that might as well have been computergenerated for all the charisma they impart. WFJ

Although fans will notice the beefed-up sound on the digital remasters of these eight Kraftwerk albums, it’s not dramatic enough to justify the expense involved in repurchasing them. However, if you haven’t heard these immensely influential pieces of electronica, consider this the perfect invitation. All eight albums here have their merits, but the minimalist Autobahn and the comparatively poppy The Man Machine are the places to start. WFJ

★★★★★

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NO.1 Sexy Bitch, David Guetta feat Akon. MAKING NEWS Queensland rockers Powderfinger, along with Muse and Lily Allen, have been announced as the headline acts for the 2010 Big Day Out. Also confirmed are Groove Armada, The Mars Volta and Ladyhawke.

NO.1 Sexy Bitch, David Guetta feat Akon. ON TOUR Dunedin heavy rock outfit Made In China are hitting the road to promote upcoming album Letters To The Dead. The band, known for their intense live shows, have a swag of new material to perform on the seven-date tour.

NO.1 Million Dollar Bill, Whitney Houston ON TOUR The month-long Big Bash festival kicks off this week, with two dozen bands and DJs lined up for the series of 10 gigs in 10 cities. Among those on the bill are Lady Lea, Flash Republic, Prime Circle and mixing legend Mark Stent.

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LIVE REVIEW Florence And The Machine Shepherds Bush Empire Sep 28 ★★★★★ Dainty and terrifying, infantile and grisly, coy and commanding. Florence proves quite the machine by her own right with an almost dual stage personality, rendering us engrossed, enchanted and confounded at her oddity, her eccentricity. Her fiery vocals are so raw and powerful the roof threatens to lift. An acoustic version of Hurricane Drunk and instrumental offering Dogs Days Are Over are equally belted out with lung-busting force. It’s just a shame the screeching and wailing teeter on jarring. REBECCA KENT

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greatest asset. The moments on Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel where she lets loose her vocals – the fade-out of the otherwise low-key Candy Bling, for instance – are exceptions rather than the rule. It’s a similar story throughout Memoirs, a parade of intimate, breathy R’n’B slowies that only occasionally come up for air. The successes (Ribbon, the twitchy Inseparable) are equalled by the failures (Standing O, The Impossible). But after an hour’s listening, you may have drifted off by the time she gives Foreigner’s I Want To Know What Love Is the full Pop Idol treatment. WILL FULFORD-JONES

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GIG OF THE WEEK NICK CAVE READS FROM THE DEATH OF BUNNY MUNRO Could this man be any more on fire? At an age (52, if you’re wondering) when most artists are contemplating slippers and pipe, or a move to a big house in the country, old goth Nick Cave is as edgy as ever, putting out albums that more than match his earlier works. He’s also published his second book, which he will showcase this week with an evening of readings and live music with longtime Bad Seed collaborators Warren Ellis and Martyn Casey.

» Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Ave, W1D 8AY Square (0844 277 4321). Oct 11 & 25. £35-£45

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SKUNK ANANSIE

BAT FOR LASHES, YEASAYER

This ’90s Brit band’s self-styled ‘clit-rock’ was always something of an acquired taste, not least because lead singer Skin cut such an uncompromising figure. In 2001 they split without ever having committed Skunk faves such as Hedonism and All I Want to a ‘best of’ album, so they’re back to make amends this week. Lucky us.

Yes, I know we’ve given shaman-popster Bat For Lashes a good ol’ flogging on these pages, but she really is that good. However, if you’ve been savvy enough to nab tickets to one of these gigs, arrive early to check out support act Brooklyn experimentalists Yeasayer, who meld Middle Eastern and African influences to sublime effect.

» Electric Ballroom, Camden High St, NW1 8QP

» Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8EH (0844 482 8008). Oct 5-6. £20

Camden

Town (0871 220 0260) Wed, Oct 7. £22.50

BELIEVE THE HYPE JULIET THE SUN

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THE LINE-UP Steve Crook

(vocals/guitar), Lionel Williams (guitar), Greg Sexton (drums), Richard MacLennan (bass) and Stan Fiorentino (keys). HAILS FROM Northampton via Adelaide. THE BUZZ SO FAR They’re the UK band behind England’s Ashes victory, so the story goes, but it’s a little more complicated than that. The UK quintet is actually fronted by Adelaide native Steve Crook, a pro cricketer now playing for Northants. Before the Ashes started Crook sent his band’s rousing Coldpay-esque tune Time For Heroes to some of his mates in the England cricket team. It became their anthem, lifting them to Ashes glory. One wonders how this presumably dinky-di-Aussieturned-traitor sleeps at night!

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SOUND BITES Mystery surrounds Natalie Imbruglia’s new album, Come To Life, which now won’t be released until February 1. The new album was due out this week, but the date has been pushed back. There was no word from the singer’s representatives on the reason for the delay, though the first single from the album, Want, is out now.

THE CRITICS SAY “Cricketers

all like upbeat music before playing and Time For Heroes definitely fits the bill. It’s also quite funny that a track sung by an Australian has given me a psychological edge during the Ashes!” Jimmy Anderson, English cricketer speaking in

Pommy tabloid The Sun. THE PLUG Debut single Time For Heroes out now on iTunes.

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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

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.

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

NOFX American punk-

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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.

rockers. Shepherds Bush 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.

Jayson Norris, Rhys Morgan, Amphibic Acoustic rock singer-songwriter originally from New Zealand. Halfmoon Putney, Lower Richmond Rd, SW15 1EU (020 8780 9383). £5.

Sleepercurve, White Light Parade, HK:UK The London trio play progressive indie-rock to promote their forthcoming EP. Dublin Castle, Parkway, NW1 7AN (020 8806 2668). £6, w/flyer £5.

The Yeah You’s, Meg Hutchinson Alternative duo

FRIDAY 1

Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo, Danny Schmidt

Skinny Molly

The Wednesday Night Showcase Acoustic 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

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

Sax-led swing from the 17-piece. Bull’s Head, Lonsdale Rd, SW13 9PY (020 8876 5241). £7.

Hayze, I’m Spartacus, Hipsters Fix, The Blockade Indie-rock trio from Ipswich.

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

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.

The Cavendish Arms, Hartington Rd, SW8 2HJ (020 7627 0698). £5.

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.

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

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

John Standing The vocalist performs the songs of Noël Coward. Live! On The Park At Pizza

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

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

Tacoma The Paris-based

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

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

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.

Rd, WC1X 8BZ (020 7837 4412). £6.

The London singer and instrumentalist plays soul, funk and electronica. The Troubadour,

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

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

Swedish four-piece playing tracks from their album Spring Tides. Monto Water Rats, Gray’s Inn

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

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

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

Heavy soulful rock four-piece from London. Bull And Gate,

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

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

Mike Kintish and Nick Ingram perform electro-rock tracks.

Bridgefire, Son Of Bitch

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

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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 OF THE WEEK MIXMAG PRESENTS 3D DISCO This 3D clubbing business has been doing the rounds a bit lately. A feast for the eyes and the ears, slap on a pair of 3D specs and watch as crazy visuals start jumping off the walls. But it’s not just about the novelty of 3D Disco’s visuals. Your ears will also be stimulated with a tasty line-up, including Damian Lazarus, D Ramirez, Evil Nine, Yousef and everyone’s favourite Aussies Sneaky Sound System, fresh from supporting Tiësto on his world tour. Go on, stuff your senses.

» Matter, The O2, Peninsula Sq, SE10 0DY North Greenwich (020 7549 6686). Sat, Oct 10, 10pm-6am. From £10 beats/breaks

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Taking us back to the old school are ’90s dance legends X-Press 2, while Groove Armada’s pals the Lovebox Allstars, Disco of Doom and Hot City will also be cranking some tunes.

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Park Rd, SW4 7EH Clapham Common (020 7498 3388). Fri, Oct 9, 9pm-5am. £8 before 11pm, £10 after

this year, but survived to see another day – and night. Stop by for Sin City, a night of rock and roll, or Shake, with retro disco and current hits.

» 184 Camden High St NW1 8QP Camden Town (020 7548 9006)

We have two pairs of VIP tickets to Mixmag presents 3D Disco plus Mixmag goodies including T-shirts, CDs and bags. To enter, email grabs@tntmagazine.com with ‘3D Disco’ in the subject line by noon on Wed, Oct 7.

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Trance DJ Ferry Corsten (above) has revealed that his favourite genre is, er … trance. Apparently bored of trance during the midnoughties, Corsten told The Brisbane Times he’s back in love with its uplifting sound. “[2005] was a time when there was no real sense of adventure. As a producer with a varied background, I wanted to shake things up a bit and experiment with house and electro. Now trance is my favourite genre again because of the transformation it’s undertaken … I wanted trance that thinks outside the box.” A new podcast project called Global Soundtracks

is on the hunt for the best underground sounds and needs your help. Heading to Joburg and Cape Town this month, Global Soundtracks is on the hunt for the best of the South African club scene, and is looking for ideas on who it should hear while there. It’s also on the lookout for underground Aussie and Kiwi artists. Send your ideas to emily.mules@ globalsoundtracks.com. To get in on some podcast action, check out globalsoundtracks.com, where you can listen to South Africa’s Mix n Blend, who fuse together the sounds of ragga, dubstep and hip-hop.

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PLACE TO BE Electric Ballroom Offering an eclectic range of nights with heavy metal, ’80s, pop and punk, Camden’s Electric Ballroom epitomises the pulsating diversity you can expect from this colourful area of North London. Originally opened in the late 1930s, when ballrooms were all the rage, the venue has gone on to host some of the world’s biggest musical acts from Oasis to U2. It was threatened with closure earlier

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CLUB LISTINGS MONDAY 27 Authentic Cuban Night Fiesta Havana, Fulham Rd, SW6 5NH (020 7381 5005). 5pm-2am. £5, free before 9pm.

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.

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Electrovibe James Mac and DJ Lukass play house and electro. Club Boulevard, The Broadway, W5 5JY (07912 654 543). 10pm-late. £10.

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. Get your tickets now at ticketmaster.co.uk.

House Rules Bank Holiday Special Norman Jay spins house classics. Plan B, Brixton Rd, SW9 4AY (0870 116 5421). 9pm-6am. Adv £10.

Lost And Found Keb Darge and Andy Smith play blues, rock and Northern Soul. Madame Jo Jo’s, Brewer St, W1F 0SE (020 7734 3040). 10pm-3am. £8.

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.

Mario plays mambo and salsa. Salsa!, Charing Cross Rd, WC2H 0JG (020 7379 3277). 5.30pm-2am. £4, free before 9pm.

Double Shake It With Laquisha Jonz Andrew

Salsa Night The resident

Elmore and Tommy Sandhu supply club hits. The Shadow

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

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

TUESDAY 28 Barrio Latino Merengue, salsa, bachata and urban Latin tracks from Chino and Alex. Bar Rumba, Shaftesbury Ave,

Delicious Thursdays R’n’B and retro hits on the ground floor, with house and party anthems in the basement. Zoo Bar, Bear

Funky Fridays DJs provide funk, disco, pop, African beats and 1980s hits, plus live performances from Jesse, Ken and Tyrone.

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.

Fuse The resident DJs spin funky house and indie. The

Hospitality High Contrast and Skream Zinc spin house. Matter

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

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

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Forca Brasil DJ Fred spins

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

salsa, samba and Latin tunes, plus live bands. Salsa!, Charing

supplies funky house anthems.

Latin Fever Latin music from 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.

Rewind Residents spin classic

Twisted The residents supply

club anthems. LVPO, Dean St, W1D

house and commercial dance.

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

Rd, E2 8DA (020 7613 4462). 9pm-2am. £7, £5 before 12am, NUS £4, ladies Free before 11.30pm.

5BQ (020 7434 3399). 9pm-3am. £8.

Trannyshack Tasty Tim and

Silk Cuts DJ Nick Fletcher spins

global house. Jewel, Glasshouse

Lost In London Party hits

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

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

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

Wicked Wednesdays

WC2H 7AQ (020 7839 4188). 9pm-3am. £7, guestlist/NUS £5.

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

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

Brewer St, W1F 0SE (020 7734 3040). 10.30pm-3am. £5, w/flyer £3.

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

Back In The Day Resident DJ Stevie B spins retro pop, electro, funk, house, dance and R‘n’B.

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.

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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.

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

Rock The Kaz Bar Resident DJs spin disco, funk, pop, house and R’n’B grooves. Digress Soho, Beak St, W1F 9RA (020 7437 0239). 12noon-3am. £10, £7 before 11pm, free before 10pm.

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.

SATURDAY 2 Born 2 Boogie DJ Legs, Playboys and Milk Tray spin R’n’B, hip-hop, soul and reggae. Archangel, Kensington High St, W8 5NP (020 7938 4137). 10pm-2am. £10, concs £8.

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.

Carwash Resident DJs play 1970s and 1980s disco and funk.

N-Joy The resident DJs

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

supply club anthems.

Destination Resident DJs

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

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). 10pm-4am. £10, w/flyer £5.

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“I remember we were all running, running for our lives, before the first wave. We didn’t make it and got sucked back and forward over rocks and everything for ages.” Victorian tourist Claire Rowlands, after a tsunami hit the Samoan seaside resort where she was staying.

AUSTRALIA Population increase The population of Australia reached 22 million. The baby boom, fanned by generous baby grants from the Howard and Rudd governments, resulted in a record 300,000 new births in 2008. The population was expected to reach 40 million in 2050.

RBA credits govt Reserve Bank of Australia governor Glenn Stevens credited the federal Government’s fiscal stimulus package with helping keep Australia out of recession. But Stevens added the

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HOW CUTE: Indi, a three-year-old black and white colobus monkey, kisses his newly arrived sibling, who was born at Melbourne Zoo. Endangered colobus monkeys are native to Angola, Zaire, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania and Kenya.

Government’s fiscal stimulus and central bank’s rate cuts would need to be adjusted to “more normal settings”. Economists expected interest rates to rise to at least 3.25 per cent by Christmas.

Sailor ignores pleas Young sailor Jessica Watson set sail for Sydney from the Gold Coast ahead of her attempt to be the youngest person to sail a yacht around the world solo. The 16-year-old from the Sunshine Coast defied public calls for her to abandon her expedition following concerns about her experience and

*And finally … Vegemite shot down

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complaining the new name was not in keeping with the iconic Australian product. A 27-year-old father of two from Western Australia fought off competition from almost 50,000 submissions to coin what some considered an odd name for a food product. Vegemite denied the campaign was a publicity stunt.

Kokoda Track death A father of four died midway through completing a walk along the Kokoda Track to raise money for his ill daughter’s charity. Paul Bradfield, 38, was believed to have suffered breathing difficulties. He was the third Australian to die this year tackling the track in Papua New Guinea. Bradfield was raising money for Camp Quality, which helped his youngest daughter Haidee battle leukaemia.

“I don’t think it is reasonable for NSW families and businesses to be funding that Gold Coast lifestyle of Queensland.” NSW treasurer Eric Roozendaal lashes out at a GST revenue redistribution in favour of Queensland. “You’ve got to be joking. I think that’s a bloody disgrace.” Developer Ron Medich responds to a question by Greens MP Sylvia Hale about whether he had anything to do with the murder of businessman Michael McGurk.

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The name given to a new Vegemite product was scrapped. Just days after Kraft announced the new, cream cheese version of the iconic brand would be called iSnack2.0, the company said it would get rid of the high-tech name because consumers didn’t like it. Talkback radio and blogs were inundated by people

ability after she collided with 63,000 tonne cargo vessel off North Stradbroke Island in September.

“I will not lead a party that is not as committed to an effective action on climate change as I am.” Opposition leader Malcolm Turnbull on the divisions in his party over an emissions trading scheme.

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What’s happening across the country

SUMMARY ■ At least four Australians missing following earthquake in Indonesia. ■ Four Australians killed by tsunami in Samoa. ■ Forty disaster response experts sent to Indonesia to provide assistance.

undreds of Australians were caught up in the carnage after a series of earthquakes devastated Indonesia and Samoa last week. At time of publication four Australians were confirmed dead from the tsunami which struck Samoa, and at least four Australians were still missing following the earthquake off the coast of Indonesia. On Friday foreign minister Stephen Smith said all other Australians in Samoa had been accounted for, but there were serious concerns for four Australians in Indonesia

SOUTH AUSTRALIA Premier Mike Rann was assaulted at a function on Thursday night. He suffered bruising to his face when he was allegedly hit with a rolled up magazine. A 55-year-old man was arrested.

NEW SOUTH WALES Two men stand among debris on the waterfront in Samoa

who had not been located. The 7.6-magnitude quake on Wednesday afternoon toppled buildings in the Indonesian city of Padang and led to fires, leaving the city largely without power and communications. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said 249 Australians were in the affected area, most

of whom were unregistered. “Of the 249, 137 have already been contacted and their safety confirmed,” a Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesman said. Officials were searching hospitals in the area in an attempt to track down other Australians who may have been caught in the disaster.

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Free swine flu vaccine available Australians will have free access to immunisation for swine flu from this week. The vaccine for swine flu, or the influenza A (H1N1) virus, was launched by federal health minister Nicola Roxon last week, becoming available free to the public in Australia’s biggest vaccination program. The doses cost more than $100 million, but the exact cost could not be revealed under an agreement with the vaccine’s manufacturer CSL. A total of 5.5 million doses of the vaccine were delivered ahead of the programme’s launch, and the remaining

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VACCINATION IN NUMBERS • 21 million doses available. • 10 per cent of doses to be given to developing countries in the region. • 178 Australians have died from swine flu.

doses would become available month by month until January. Australia’s chief medical officer Professor Jim Bishop expressed concern that while the normal winter influenza season was on the wane, swine influenza may continue into summer as it had done in the northern hemisphere.

Manly rugby league fullback Brett Stewart, who is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl, will face a committal hearing next year. Magistrate Jane Culver last week set down a one-day committal hearing for February 4, to determine if he should face trial.

TASMANIA Federal MP Jodie Campbell will have to speak up for her de facto partner, who is accused of bashing her, if he is to be released from a restraining order. Small, 36, is allowed to be with Campbell, 37, under the order, if the contact is not threatening or abusive.

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A nurse gives a patient a swine flu vaccination

A man who was found guilty of murdering a Victorian mother of two last year had already escaped the hangman’s noose. In 1968 Leigh Robinson was sentenced to death for murdering his 17-year-old ex-girlfriend at Chadstone. He had his sentence commuted to life in 1969.

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The amount in cents of the new national excise rate for fuel.

31,000 The number of babies born out of wedlock in 2008, compared to 17,000 in 1988.

Kiwis can’t listen FITTING TRIBUTE: Temerua Morrison leads a haka during the funeral of his uncle Sir Howard Morrison at the Te Papaiouru Marae in Ohinemutu, Rotorua, last week. Sir Howard received a knighthood in 1990 for his services to entertainment.

medallist Sir Peter Snell. Even though people were clearly asked who was the greatest living New Zealander, Sir Ed, the first man to climb Mt Everest, still recorded by far the most votes.

Kiwifruit clears the air

Sir Edmund Hillary

Are you suffering from flatulence problems? Help may be at hand in the form of the humble kiwifruit. Last week the New Zealand Herald reported that research had shown the famous fruit may help sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), whose symptoms include flatulence and

constipation. Gastroenterologist Dr Russell Walmsley said it was the presence of the enzyme zyactinase that gave kiwifruit its bowel-improving powers.

Rapist recaptured Police captured dangerous prisoner William Katipa after his escape from Waikeria Prison in Waikato. He was serving preventive detention for raping a woman in front of her two-and-halfyear-old daughter. He had previously been jailed for raping a 13-year-old girl. He also reportedly attempted to rape a fellow prisoner.

Babies born to married women in 2008, compared to 40,000 in 1988.

In cents, the value of the NZ dollar to the US dollar late last week. It was a 14-month high.

The percentage rise recorded by realestate. co.nz in house listings for sale from August to September.

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Springfield Township Committee had applied for it to remain permanently. But not everyone thought it was a worthy addition to the town, with the doughnut set alight on the day a meeting was to be held to decide its fate. Supporters of the doughnut have vowed to rebuild it, but this time out of concrete.

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*And finally … D’oh The Canterbury neighbourhood of Springfield was in uproar after arsonists burnt The Simpsons doughnut which takes pride of place in the town. The 3.5m fibreglass doughnut was originally put in place temporarily in July 2007 to help promote The Simpsons Movie, but because of its popularity with locals and tourists the

6200

The number of assaults committed in the past year by people affected by alcohol.

A man was in a critical but stable condition after being shot while walking along a road in South Auckland last Thursday, police said. The 23-year-old man was shot at close range from the window of a car that pulled up alongside him while he was with a friend in Otara. Police said the offender had called the victim by name before shooting him. No arrests had been made by police and they were not speculating about the motive.

He died more than 18 months ago but Sir Edmund Hillary still tops the list of the greatest living New Zealanders, according to a recent poll. Officially, former prime minister Helen Clark topped the Research New Zealand poll of 500 people, commissioned by One News. She was followed by All Black legend Sir Colin Meads and Olympic triple gold

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What’s happening across the country

SUMMARY ■ 239 New Zealanders still unaccounted for after tsunami in Samoa. ■ Three New Zealanders confirmed dead, including a two-year-old Auckland boy swept away from his parents. ■ New Zealand Government commits $1 million in aid.

fficials in Samoa were still trying to track down 239 New Zealanders unaccounted for on Friday. Just three New Zealanders were confirmed dead and two missing, presumed dead, among the total as a result of Wednesday morning’s 8.3-magnitude quake and ensuing tsunami. Entire villages were flattened on the south coast of the Samoan main island of Upolu. Raglan’s Mary Ann White, 55, was the only New Zealand

UPPER NORTH ISLAND A tornado ripped through Ramarama, south of Auckland, last Monday. The tornado struck shortly before midday, tearing a top-storey roof off one house and causing damage to other buildings. Nobody was injured.

A man carries a dead child from the chapel at Samoa’s Tupua Tamasese Hospital

death to be named at time of publication. A two-year-old Auckland boy was reportedly among those missing. He was swept out to sea as he played on the beach at Lalomanu when the 6m wave hit the island. His British-born parents were able to swim to safety. Australian media reported

a New Zealand toddler with permanent Australian residency was also among the dead. However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said that death was not counted as one of its four. The ministry was aware of 19 New Zealanders injured and 593 were confirmed as alive and well.

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Bruce Dale

A man who faked his own suicide to start a new life was last week released on parole, more than a year before his sentence was due to finish. After faking his suicide at Port Waikato in 2002, Bruce James Dale started a new life in Christchurch under a new name, which he stole from a baby’s tombstone. His wife claimed $1.1 million once he was declared dead in 2004. With a new IRD number and driver’s licence, Dale bought properties, set up bank accounts, operated a business and started a new relationship. The fraud was discovered

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when he applied for a passport under his real name last year. He later pleaded guilty to five fraud charges and was jailed for two years and four months last September. Dale was released after a parole board found he was unlikely to reoffend. The board said it took into account the fact that, after the original offending, Dale had lived in a perfectly responsible way despite his false identity. In granting the 44-year-old parole, the board imposed five conditions including that he not have any contact with the victims of his offending.

LOWER NORTH ISLAND A man arrested following a bank robbery and police chase in Palmerston North last week was charged in connection with a robbery at the same bank two weeks earlier. The 25-year-old man was arrested a short time after the ANZ Bank branch on Ruahine St was robbed.

UPPER SOUTH ISLAND Residents of Little Wanganui blocked the return of a woman charged with the manslaughter of a local publican. As part of her bail conditions, Justice John Fogarty said Carmel Helen Whittle could not live in the town because police were concerned for her safety.

LOWER SOUTH ISLAND Police raids in Otago and Canterbury last Thursday uncovered a sophisticated international drug syndicate. Seven people were arrested for allegedly importing large amounts of ecstasy and LSD from Vancouver, Canada.

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Daily flight to UAE

Transport minister Sibusiso Ndebele officially opened Bloemfontein airport’s revamped terminal as part of the October Transport Month campaign. The Terminal Reconfiguration Project, which created 500 direct and indirect jobs in the Free State, undertaken at a cost of R46 million, would be complete by the end of October ahead of the 2010 Fifa Football World Cup tournament.

Age of a woman who was raped in a retirement village east of Pretoria.

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Number of cases of measles reported in a Gauteng outbreak. I DO, I DO, I DO, I DO: Milton Mbhele of Ladysmith, KwaZuluNatal, with his four brides at a wedding ceremony in Weenen which was attended by hundreds of people. The 44-year-old municipal manager’s brides are, from left: Happiness Mdlolo (24), Thobile Vilakazi (34), Smangele Cele (23) and Zanele Langa (24).

Nurse quits company Satirist Justin Nurse stepped down from his Laugh It Off company after he was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, The Times reported. Nurse had a breakdown after his two-year-old daughter died a month ago in a car fire. He was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, a paralysis of facial nerves.

SA man charged

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A South African IT worker was remanded in custody after being charged with the murder of a Cricklewood woman whose body was found in a suitcase. The Times reported Clinton

Bailey, 35, of Brockley, London, appeared in court on Friday. The decomposed body of 37-year-old care worker Leah Questin was discovered near Rochester, Kent, on Thursday.

Right wing mobilises Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging leader Eugene Terre’Blanche said right-wing groups would plan their future at a meeting in Ventersdorp. He said he wanted to unite 23 right-wing organisations under one umbrella in order to take the fight of “the free Afrikaner” to the International Court of Justice.

Amount in rand former South African Airways chief executive officer Khaya Ngqula was paid to terminate his contract, according to SAA’s annual report tabled in parliament.

3.4m

Amount in rand Primedia Lifestyle manager Stefan Dippenaar spent on cocaine and gambling, according to his court testimony, in which he admitted guilt on 1997 fraud charges.

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advertising campaign. But he said it had nothing to do with the athlete. He said the campaign was designed to make it clear that Teazers’ employees are “100 per cent woman”. Jackson added that all he wanted for Semenya was “to hold her head up and benefit from her achievements”.

9.35m

Number of passenger cars sold in South Africa last month.

*And finally … woman trouble Teazers owner Lolly Jackson would pay athletics world champion Caster Semenya R20,000 because of a row over a the strip club’s billboard, The Star reported. The billboard stated that Teazers’ dancers “don’t need any gender tests”. Jackson was accused of exploiting Semenya in the

500m

Amount in rand taxpayers forked out for policemen on sick leave, according to a parliament report.

The inaugural flight of a daily service between Abu Dhabi and Cape Town by Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, landed in the Mother City. The flight had the potential to bring in 48,000 visitors a year, Mansoor Mohamed, the city’s executive director for economic development and tourism, said. It would fill a gap in airlift capacity into Cape Town in the peak season, and stimulate traffic from the Middle East during the winter low season.

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Probe into arms deal ■ British weapons company accused of fraud in tender for arms deal in SA in 1999. ■ BAE Systems say they will resolve the issue in response to UK investigations. ■ DA hope the investigations will uncover the truth behind the arms deal.

KWAZULUNATAL A pupil from a top KwaZulu-Natal private school was arrested for allegedly trying to pay a hitman for the murder of her ex-boyfriend’s mother. Police said the 18-year-old was convinced the mother was to blame for her relationship ending with her boyfriend.

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David Maynier welcomed the news, saying the prosecution represented the “last best hope to get to the bottom of what really happened during the arms deal”. He said the public had a right to know who was paid and how much they were paid so the tender swayed

in favour of BAE Systems. The South African government purchased 24 dual-seat Hawk mk127 trainer jets from BAE Systems as part of a multi-billion rand arms deal package signed in 1999, amid allegations of corruption. The first jets were delivered in 2006.

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Malema declares war on Nedbank African National Congress Youth League leader Julius Malema threatened to “mobilise society” against Nedbank, after its decision to withdraw sponsorship from Athletics SA. “Let them withdraw. We’ll engage them and we’ll expose them for who they are. We’ll tell them the truth of why they are withdrawing, and we’ll mobilise the South African society to know what Nedbank is,” Malema told reporters. “That’s what defines our struggle today – people who are refusing to accept the transformation, to accept

African leadership, to accept new development. “Why are people – instead of celebrating and putting more money and sponsorship – now withdrawing? Are they sponsoring Leonard Chuene or are they sponsoring athletics in South Africa?” Malema said. He also questioned why none of the three South African medal winners from the World Athletics Championship in Berlin had been offered sponsorship. “The companies are not supporting these African children,” he said.

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GAUTENG The High Court in Pretoria ruled in favour of world soccer body Fifa in prohibiting Trade Centre stores from selling lollipops in wrappers with pictures of the SA flag and a soccer ball. Business Day reported the court ruled the ball was from a previous Fifa tournament and the retailer had taken advantage of 2010 World Cup publicity.

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Police were conducting an intensive search for a man who slit a woman’s throat and assaulted four other women in the small mining town of Koornfontein. Maria Sibeko, 48, died after all the arteries in her throat were severed in a cut from the left side of her neck to above her right breast.

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FOOTBALL Socceroo Lucas Neill becomes the latest high-profile footballer to be targeted by thieves. The Everton defender’s snazzy BMW gets pinched, but is later recovered by police.

AFL Melbourne Demons star Aaron Davey signs a new four-year deal with the club. It’s a big win for the club, after the 26-year-old speedster was pursued eagerly by rival clubs.

RUGBY Former rugby league star Mark Gasnier scores two tries to help Stade Francais defeat Brive 4416 in the French Top 14. Still, he has to wear a silly pink strip. His €300,000 a year barely cuts it.

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AFL Geelong’s premiership captain Tom Harley is undecided about whether to retire or play on. Harley, 31, is one of footy’s good blokes, and will be missed if he pulls the plug.

CRICKET Aussie bowler Mitchell Johnson takes out the award for ICC Player of the Year. Bit rich given his hit-and-miss Ashes series. New Zealand wins the Spirit of Cricket award for being nice.

AFL St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt becomes the first player in the club’s history to win a fifth bestand-fairest award. At just 26, Riewoldt has a fair chance of adding to that tally.

SUNDAY SURFING Aussie two-time defending world champ Stephanie Gilmore loses to Silvana Lima in the final of the Beachley Classic in Sydney, narrowing her lead atop the standings.

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Aussie cyclist Cadel Evans after becoming the road race world champ.

MONDAY CRICKET Australia V New Zealand Champions Trophy final 1pm Sky Sports 1 TUESDAY SNOOKER Grand Prix It’s surprisingly addictive 1.30pm BBC2 WEDNESDAY DARTS World Grand Prix These guys are athletes 7pm Sky Sports 1 THURSDAY CRICKET Bangalore V Cape Cobras Champions League begins 3.15pm British Eurosport 2 FRIDAY RUGBY Leinster V London Irish Heineken Cup begins 8pm Sky Sports 2 SATURDAY RUGBY LEAGUE Leeds V St Helens Super League Grand Final 5.30pm Sky Sports 1 SUNDAY CRICKET Sussex V NSW Blues Which province is better? 12.15pm British Eurosport

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Nicolas Anelka Who is he? Chelsea’s mercurial French striker, nicknamed Le Sulk on account of his moodiness. He’s moved around a fair bit, hasn’t he? He started at Paris Saint-Germain before stints with Arsenal and Real Madrid.

He then returned to Paris, before heading to Liverpool, Manchester City, Fenerbahce, Bolton and then Chelsea. Over the course of his career, Anelka has been transferred for a total of almost £90m in fees – that was a record until Cristiano Ronaldo’s £80m switch to Real Madrid earlier this year.

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Hawke’s Bay win nail-biter Sam Giddens on the burst

AIR NZ CUP RESULTS Hawke’s Bay 22 d BOP 19 Waikato 33 d N Harbour 22 Canterbury 28 d Counties 17 Auckland 27 d Southland 13 Wellington 43 d Manawatu 15 Taranaki 38 d Otago 10 Northland 21 d Tasman 17

Hawke’s Bay showed a composure common to champions to strike late and beat Bay of Plenty 22-19 in Rotorua.

A last minute try to left wing Zac Guildford got them home after their best endeavours had been repeatedly rebuffed by a Bay of Plenty side lacking nothing for courage on defence. The pre-match favourites methodically wore the home side down after Bay of Plenty snatched a 16-9 lead early in the second half. Rain made handling tricky and that, plus determined Bay

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The Sharks were stretched all the way, but eventually killed off a determined Lions outfit to reach the Currie Cup playoffs, narrowly prevailing 19-17 at Absa Stadium. It took a 72nd-minute penalty from Sharks’ halfback Ruan Pienaar to give the lead back to the home team, after it looked like the Lions would score the biggest boilover of the season. While the Lions trailed the more fancied and Springbokladen team by only five points at the break, they won the second half. The Lions led 17-16 with just

15 minutes left in the game, after scrumhalf Chris Jonck justified the visitors’ never-saydie approach by putting his team back in the lead with a well-taken penalty, rewarding his forwards for a mammoth performance. The Lions were not overawed by a Sharks team loaded with Springboks, the

visitors showing the national players no respect and producing a display to make the union proud. But it all came to nought, when they fell short by an agonising two points in the final analysis.

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Ten uncapped players have been named in a 43-man Wallabies training squad for the tour of Japan and Europe beginning next month. The newcomers include Western Force winger Nick Cummins, NSW Waratahs back Rob Horne, Queensland Reds halfback Richard Kingi, Brumbies flanker Mitchell Chapman, Waratahs lock Dave Dennis, Waratahs hooker Damien Fitzpatrick, Brumbies prop Salesi Ma’afu and Sydney University forward Ben McCalman. The final 35-man party will be announced on October 9. “It’s a starting point,” coach Robbie Deans said. “The fourday training camp gives us the opportunity to bring the group together, assess where the guys are at, and also look at some new options.”

of Plenty tackling, created a level playing field before the weight of possession finally tipped the game in Hawke’s Bay’s favour. Tenacious defending denied Hawke’s Bay three or four tryscoring opportunities, but the pressure they created resulted in a string of penalties, which flyhalf Mathew Berquist converted into points. It was only in the last minute that Bay of Plenty were found wanting, and even then there was little they could do after a delicate cross kick from fullback Israel Dagg sat up invitingly for Guildford to score in the corner. Delany accounted for all of his team’s points, including a 43rd-minute try when he finished off a midfield bust by industrious loose forward Colin Bourke.

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there at the end, but the boys showed what a tough side we are and we came through it

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Storm skipper Cameron Smith on withstanding the Eels’ big finish.

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Billy Slater STORM It was vintage Slater, with the gun fullback showcasing the speed and precision that make him such a worthy winner of the Clive Churchill Medal. On the big stage, there were no brain explosions, which allowed him to get the better of Jarryd Hayne. And it was Slater who, with the Eels challenging in the second half, scored the Storm’s fourth try, which proved crucial. Sides need superstars to win premierships, and in Slater, and his mate Greg Inglis, Melbourne had the Eels covered.

Storm overpower Eels Storm 23 A Blair R Hoffman G Inglis B Slater tries C Smith 3 goals G Inglis field goal

16 Eels E Grothe F Moimoi J Reddy tries L Burt 2 goals

Melbourne elevated their standing to sit amongst the greatest NRL sides of all time, as they withstood a furious Parramatta finish to run out 23-16 winners for their second premiership in three years on Sunday. Playing in their fourth grand final in a row, the Storm were simply brilliant as they brought an unhappy ending to the fairytale that was Parramatta’s Cinderella run to the decider, with Billy Slater named Clive Churchill Medallist. Not even the relentless defence of Nathan Hindmarsh, who came up with 62 tackles as he threw his body about with reckless abandon, could keep the Eels in the contest. The Storm came out all guns blazing, and

the Eels will look back on their lacklustre first half with heavy hearts. They allowed Ryan Hoffman to cross after just five minutes, and a second try to Adam Blair enabled Melbourne to take a 10-0 lead into the break. The Eels improved after the restart, with Fuifui Moimoi leading the way, and it carried through to their attack, with Eric Grothe touching down for a converted try and a 10-6 scoreline in the 46th minute. But Melbourne weren’t about to give this one away, and they hit back with a double blow through their two superstars, Inglis and Slater scoring thanks to some sensational lead-up work by Cooper Cronk. As with their storming finish to the season, the Eels left their best until last, but while they closed to within six points, they were unable to finish the job.

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Melbourne’s Brett Finch on realising a life-long dream.

Melbourne’s second premiership in two years, from their fourth straight grand final, ensures they will be considered the greatest side of the decade, and one of the most imposing modern dynasties in the sport. The challenge for the club will now be to keep their star players together, and set their sights on a third premiership, which would put them up alongside the Broncos outfit who won three premierships under Wayne Bennett between 1997 and 2000. Their best players are young enough to add further trophies; it will be a matter of fending off approaches from rival clubs and preserving a roster that is the best in the competition.

Winners are grinners

As for the Eels, the rookie grand final team were guilty of rookie mistakes. Unfortunately, Dally M winner Jarryd Hayne got off on the wrong foot, literally, when he turned up at the ground with two left boots in his playing bag.

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Aussies to face Kiwis in final Shane Watson swings the bat

Australia will face New Zealand in the final of the Champions Trophy on Monday, after two strikingly different semi-finals.

Australia decimated England in the first semi, prevailing by nine wickets on the back of unbeaten centuries to captain Ricky Ponting and opener Shane Watson. After losing the toss, Australia had England on the ropes at 6-101, but a rearguard action from Tim Bresnan, eventually out for 80, allowed England to make 257 all out. In reply, Australia lost Tim Paine cheaply in the second over, but never looked back, with Ponting and Watson compiling the highest-ever stand by an Australian pair in ODIs to reach their target in the 42nd over. Ponting finished not out on 111, the knock taking him past 12,000 ODI runs, while Watson remained unbeaten on 136 from 132 balls.

The other semi-final, between New Zealand and Pakistan, was a tighter affair. The Kiwis bowled superbly to keep Pakistan to 233 runs from their 50 overs, although they would have been disappointed to let the lastwicket pair put on 35 runs. In reply, New Zealand never looked completely settled, and when Ross Taylor departed, with the score at 4-126, the Kiwis were in real trouble. It fell to Grant Elliott and Daniel Vettori to produce a match-winning, 104-run partnership. Vettori’s innings of 41 off 42 balls was crucial. In the end, the Kiwis overhauled Pakistan’s target with more than two overs remaining, but it was only in the final powerplay that some big hitting from Elliott, who remained unbeaten on 75, secured a Kiwi victory.

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New competition aims to foster spin

Domestic sides chase pay day

Cricket Australia has announced a revamped second-tier competition, called the Futures League, designed to encourage young players, unearth spinners and reward attacking cricket. Each second XI team, from the six Sheffield Shield sides plus the ACT, will be allowed only three players over the age of 23. The first innings for each side in the three-day matches can include up to 96 overs but a second new ball won’t be available. And every wicket taken by a spinner will carry a bonus of 0.10 points. Cricket Australia hopes this will encourage fielding captains to make more use of spinners as they struggle to fill the gaping hole left in their national set-up following the retirement of Shane Warne.

The Twenty20 Champions League begins in India this week, pitting the cricket world’s best domestic sides against each other, with more than £3.5 million on offer for the winner. South Africa will be represented by the Cape Cobras, led by Graeme Smith, and Diamond Eagles, while the Otago Volts are the New Zealand contender. The Victoria Bushrangers and the NSW Blues will carry the Australian banner, and the Blues are probably the pick of the southern-hemisphere sides, with Simon Katich (right), Phil Hughes, Doug

England ahead of the Twenty20 world championship because of another boozerelated indiscretion. The Indian sides boast a smattering of southern stars, with AB de Villiers, Jacques Kallis, Dale Steyn, Ross Taylor, Daniel Vettori and Jesse Ryder all playing for their IPL teams. The tournament begins with 12 sides, down to eight after the initial group stage, then four for the semi-finals, before the decider on October 23.

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A-League to expand Football Federation Australia chief executive Ben Buckley announced the league’s 12th licence had been awarded to a consortium led former NSL player Ian Rowden. “It is a traditional heartland for football, having produced a large number of very talented men and women players,” Buckley said. “We believe they are the right people to build and establish the team and to connect to football fans and the wider community and we want to give the team every chance to succeed by giving them time to put all the right building blocks in place.” It had been hoped the ALeague would expand to 12

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“I don’t know even if they remember. I was just a little country boy then, but that was me, and I’m ready to stick it back to them.” Parramatta’s Daniel Mortimer ahead of the NRL grand final, on being cut by the Storm. “Stick a fork in me, I’m done.” Seven-time surfing world champion Layne Beachley retires, this time for good, after being eliminated from the Beachley Classic in Sydney.

teams next season, with the Melbourne Heart already confirmed to join the competition in 2010-11. But with crowd numbers shrinking and some teams facing financial difficulties, Buckley said it was preferable for the western Sydney team to commence a year later, rather than for the process to be rushed. The AFL plans to base a new side in western Sydney from 2012.

STAR SOCCEROOS BACK Australia’s big guns will return to international duty for matches against the Netherlands and Oman. Tim Cahill, Harry Kewell, Lucas Neill and Brett Emerton were all named in a 24-man squad for the friendly against the Netherlands on Saturday and the Asian Cup qualifier against Oman on October 14.

Tua eyes world title shot after win

Tua after the fight

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David Tua made a devastating comeback to the boxing ring after a two-year absence, knocking out Gisborne’s Shane Cameron in the second round at Mystery Creek, Hamilton. Tua, 37, who lost 26kg coming into the fight at a toned 107.8kg, showed brutal power to finish off Cameron sevens seconds into the second round after twice flooring him near the end of the first round. “I know I’ve lost a lot of weight and I think a lot of people have said I lost my speed. Now I believe I have just started my career, if anything,” Tua said. “So it

“Knocking Roy Jones out is going to put me right at the top of the mountain. The bloke’s coming to knock me out and that’s a very personal thing to do in front of my family and friends.” Aussie boxer Danny Green on his December 2 fight against Roy Jones Jr. “You couldn’t club the smile off my face with a stale baguette.” Aussie surfer Mick Fanning (pictured) after taking out the Quicksilver Pro in Hossegor, France.

was important for me to win this fight and win it well.” The win takes his career record to 50 wins – 43 by knockout – three losses and a draw. Tua walks away from Mystery Creek with a $500,000 cheque, and a possible crack at a world title next year. WBO Asia-Pacific, Oriental and Africa zone chairman Leon Panoncillo had said Cameron’s ranking and Tua’s record make it feasible for the victor to go up against a world champion despite the New Zealand fight not being an official world championship eliminator.

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Western Sydney’s status as the major front in Australia’s battle of the codes was confirmed last week, with the announcement that it will be the site for the A-League’s 12th team from 2011.

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CUP FANCIES EMERGE Speed Gifted and Efficient have emerged as favourites for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups after group one wins. Speed Gifted is at $4.50 for the Caulfield Cup, while the two horses are equal $7 favourites for the Melbourne Cup.

JOEYS CULLED The young Socceroos saved their best for last but fell short of securing a point at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt, as they lost 3-1 to favourites Brazil in their final group match. The loss means they head home without a win.

VERMEULEN BAILS Aussie MotoGP rider Chris Vermeulen is headed back to the World Superbike Championship. The Suzuki rider has penned a two-year deal to ride for Kawasaki in the production-based series from next season.

TAYLOR TO BITE BACK Phoenix Mercury’s Australian forward Penny Taylor is expected to play in game three of the WNBA finals against Indiana Fever, with the series tied 1-1, despite having a tooth displaced by a stray elbow in game two.

ROBERTSON READY Aussie snooker star Neil Robertson will be hoping for a strong showing in this week’s Grand Prix, an event he won in 2006. Robertson is coming off a confidenceboosting 3-3 draw with world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan.

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Australian MotoGP rider Casey Stoner is none the wiser about the mystery illness that forced him to miss three races, but the world champion was confident he had overcome the problem ahead of his return in Portugal.

“I’ve been struggling in the last races as everybody knew and I went back to Australia

after the British GP at Donington to get a better understanding of what was going on,” Stoner said. “I wasn’t forced, but it was highly recommended by everyone. Stoner’s problems became obvious when he vomited in his helmet during the Catalan Grand Prix in June. He later complained of stomach cramps and said: “I just needed to sit

down because it was hard when I stood up.” A team of specialists have ruled out any heart or neurological condition. The tests failed to find any virus, though, and the only problems unearthed were a lack of sodium and low blood pressure. Significantly, the doctors believe Stoner’s fatigue was caused by overtraining.

Big fish on the move in AFL trades After several years of slow trade weeks, this year’s annual AFL exchange window looms as one of the busiest in recent memory. Of course, it could all fizzle, but in Brendan Fevola, Barry Hall and Shaun Burgoyne, there appear to be three big names on the move. Fevola (pictured), who this year won the Coleman Medal for kicking the most goals of any player, has been put up for trade by Carlton after his latest alcohol-related incident: a booze-fuelled train wreck at the Brownlow Medal night, much of which was captured by TV cameras. Fevola, 28, could yet stay put at Carlton, as other clubs may be put off by his high salary, off-field indiscretions and the

fact the Blues will likely be demanding at least a firstround draft pick and a player in return. Another renegade forward, Barry Hall, seems headed for the Western Bulldogs, after parting company with the Sydney Swans. The Bulldogs will be looking to acquire Hall’s services relatively cheaply, given he is 32, but the Swans may press for a second-round draft pick. Port Adelaide midfielder Shaun Burgoyne, 26, is also looking for a new home, after asking his club to trade

him to a Victorian side. Burgoyne subsequently nominated Hawthorn as his preferred destination, but other clubs could become involved if trade talks between Port Adelaide and the Hawks stall. Port is likely to demand Hawthorn’s first-round draft pick and a player, and it is the identity of that extra player that looms as the major sticking point. Last year, only six players changed clubs during trade week, triggering calls for free agency. Accordingly, the AFL will welcome a busier trade week this year.

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CAREERS What was it like finding a job when you moved back?

I was worried. I thought I’d be back working behind a bar. It took me a little while to find my feet, but I have friends in the industry who helped me find bits and pieces, and I eventually got a job doing type-setting for a publisher.

ON THE JOB MATT JOHNSON Career Graphic designer Age 28 Lives Melbourne What were you up to when you were in the UK?

I was in London for a couple of years, living in the east and doing a bit of freelance work, both independently and

It did, just because I had been doing a whole lot of different stuff, so I was able to come home and have more options. But it’s not like people were wowed by the fact I had been working in London. What do you miss about living and working in London?

I miss the feeling that you’re surrounded by a massive city.

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Immigration to New Zealand will bolster retail and building sectors. New population figures show the country grew by an extra 15,600 people in the year to the end of August, 5000 up from the year before.

Thousands of jobs are being created in Melbourne due to the demands of a fast-rising housing market. The number of residential properties is set to increase by 40 per cent in the next five years.

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ustralia’s food and beverage industries supported 14,000 new jobs in 2007-08, with the strongest long-term growth in regional areas, a new report found. This included significant new jobs in the dairy and bakery products industries and some jobs growth in the meat, fruit and vegetable processing sectors. Overall, the food and beverage sector remains Australia’s largest

manufacturing industry. Agriculture minister Tony Burke said farmers were continuing to feed Australia and the world. “This report reinforces Australia’s role as one of the food production hubs of the world,” Burke said.

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Heading home and at a career crossroads? Why not consider a job as a police officer or with another front-line employer WORDS SAMANTHA BADEN

ood pay, a challenging job, full training and guaranteed employment. It’s a dream role when you get it down on paper, but it’s astonishing how many people overlook front-line employers like the police when they’re planning to head home.

THE THIN BLUE LINE NZ Police recruitment manager James Whitaker says plenty of police officer positions will be available in Auckland between now and the end of 2010. There are fewer positions outside the Auckland area, but the door is always open to outstanding applicants. WHO ARE THEY LOOKING FOR? Young female applicants are in high demand, Whitaker explains, because the organisation has predominantly male staff and its average age is starting to creep up. “We need to keep attracting young people otherwise we won’t have enough staff in the future,” he points out.

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AND THE PAY? New recruits get paid $34,272 a year while attending the Royal New Zealand Police College. Once qualified, new probationary constables earn $50,141 plus benefits. After two years as a police officer, you’ll get the chance to specialise in areas such as forensics, Interpol, criminal investigations, dive squad, dog-handling or police photography. IS IT FOR ME? Whitaker says the police are looking for fit, healthy people who are excellent communicators and team players. “They need to be confident enough to keep a level head, but not so much that it could be perceived as arrogance,” he says. Whitaker adds that experience gained on an OE is definitely valued, especially if applicants are fluent in multiple languages.

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NSW POLICE The NSW Police Force is welcoming applications from people from all sectors of the community who have a variety of skills, work experience, trade and tertiary qualifications and language skills. » See police.nsw.gov.au

AUSTRALIAN ARMY The Army wants applicants to fill priority jobs including electronics engineers, communications system officers and general service officers who manage troops. » See defencejobs.gov.au

ROYAL NEW ZEALAND AIR FORCE The RNZAF is going through a period of growth with increased personnel numbers and upgrading of facilities. » See airforce. mil.nz

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Tom Twinn Job Juice bar owner From Melbourne, Australia Age 30

Banks pushing credit cards f you’re heading home, it’s a good time to start thinking about how you’re going to structure your credit. Marketing of credit cards by banks has intensified as more consumers try their best to avoid the risk of incurring greater personal debt and opt for the greater sense of

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positively affected by the recession because in times of uncertainty people want control, they want to get rid of doubt,” Ebstein said. “To some extent there is uncertainty associated with credit cards because you’re only limited by the size of your credit limit.”

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Strong commodity sales, high interest rates and a weak US currency could push the Australian dollar to parity with the US dollar within a year – but that’s bad news for manufacturers and small exporters. Any rise in the official cash rate would also push the Aussie dollar higher.

Concerns about their job prospects as a result of the global financial crisis are worrying Australian children before they even finish primary school. A new survey found the crisis is the biggest world issue for Australian children aged between seven and 14 years.

I was in London for three years up until March, and then headed home, just in time for winter. Have your spending habits altered back in Australia?

Well, I came back and bought a property, so my finances got turned on their head. I always complained about renting in London, but it’s relatively hassle-free compared to owning your own place. I never bothered to own a car in London but it was my first big purchase back in Australia. Any surprises?

When I was in London, I’d always convert the price of everything back into Aussie dollars. Now I’m doing the opposite, and most things are cheaper, but not by as much as I expected.

HOPE YOU’VE BEEN SAVING You’re heading home to Oz, hoping to buy a cute little house and pick up some indoor plants. Well, we hope you’re not eyeing a place in these money pits … » Darling Point, NSW. Located » Peppermint Grove, WA. in Sydney’s harbourside east. Median house price last year was $4.85 million. Good luck. » Tamarama, NSW. The median price in this beachside ’burb was $4.6 million. Hope those rich bastards get cramps after too much caviar.

Forget the Enid Blyton-esque name. Cribs near the Swan are $4 million a pop. » Bellevue Hill, NSW. Another leafy Sydney locale, where the median price was $3.45 million. The place has really gone downhill recently.

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

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I’m heading back to Australia soon, but am completely confused about how I go about wrapping up my personal pension plan. I’ve heard I can take this money home with me, but I’m guessing they’re not going to let me have anything in cash. I’ve also been told that I can just leave my pension savings here, but I’m worried that I might not be able to access them when I want to.

Once you have left the UK for good and are back home in Australia you’ll need to find a super fund that has QROPS status (Qualifying Recognised Overseas

Pension Scheme). The pension providers will then be able to arrange the transfer on your behalf. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to cash it out. Check out the link hmrc.gov.uk/pension schemes/qrops-list.htm for a list of schemes that have QROPS status. You should aim to have the transfer completed within six months after leaving the UK. It is definitely worth consolidating your pension arrangements and will be easy to administer going forward.

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to yourself is about £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 for six or 12 months.

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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.

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TAX 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 £6475 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.

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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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JUST ARRIVED 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. A room

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.

NATIONAL INSURANCE You need a National Insurance (NI) number to work in the UK. Call 0845 600 0643 to make an appointment to apply for one. 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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11.00am THE BEST OF BRITAIN IN WINTER TOM HALL, LONELY PLANET Tom Hall of Lonely Planet, writer of the notoriously forthright You Asked For It advice page in TNT Magazine, shares his tips for getting the most out of Britain in winter. Covering cosy pubs, bracing walks and all-weather activities, this talk will make sure you don’t waste a second of this superb time to explore what’s on your doorstep. Followed by a travel Q&A.

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AVERAGES FOR ISTANBUL WHEN TO GO You can visit Istanbul all JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG year round. 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 14 GETTING THERE Various airlines fly direct MAX 8 9 11 16 21 25 27 27 from London to Istanbul, including Pegasus MIN 2 3 4 7 12 16 18 18 (flypgs.com). GETTING AROUND Many main sights are 121 81 78 51 38 30 28 41 within walking distance of each other but KEY: Hours of daylight Average rainfall (mm) *Statistics based on monthly averages Weather information provided by weather2travel.com there are buses, trains or trams too. VISAS Kiwis don’t need a visa. Australians and South Africans can purchase visas on arrival. CURRENCY Turkish lira. 1 GBP = 2.43 TRY. LANGUAGE Turkish. GOING OUT A beer costs 4-5 TRY. ACCOMMODATION Dorm rooms will cost you 20-40 TRY while Istanbul ANKARA a basic hotel room is TURKEY 60-80 TRY.

from Holland, they are actually from Turkey – it became clear why it’s the most popular beverage in the country. I soon discovered it tastes even better with simtici, a ringlet of dough covered in sesame seeds and baked in an oven. You find simtici at every hour of the day in bakeries or being sold by street vendors. I had become so addicted after a week it was hard to leave room for my main meals.

DISH OF THE DAY But leave room you must, because good meals are everywhere to be found, from mouthwatering kebabs to dishes that mix succulent meat with vegetables and are cooked in a way I’ve never tasted before. Take sultan’s delight, which is made with eggplant and lamb. The eggplant is cooked by holding the stem and turning it over an open fire. After it has cooked and cooled down, the skin is removed and the flesh mashed. Butter, flour and milk are heated in a saucepan before the eggplant purée is added and some grated cheese is sprinkled on top. The lamb, which is cooked with onions and The kebabs are mouthwatering

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tomatoes, is then dropped in the middle of the serving platter and is surrounded by the eggplant. Absolutely delicious. If you love seafood, don’t leave Istanbul without trying some large black mussels stuffed with currants and pine nuts.

CAFFEINE HIT While tea is more popular among locals, the Turks have been brewing coffee since the 10th century and were the first to come up with the idea of roasting coffee beans. Turkish coffee is slowly brewed in a pot known as a cezve on a low open flame. The Turks usually drink coffee after a good meal. It’s always served in a very small cup because if you have too much of it, you’ll have trouble sleeping.

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JUST DESSERTS A meal good enough for a sultan should be finished with the perfect sweet. The king of Turkish sweets, you might be surprised to find, is not Turkish delight. Locals much prefer baklava – thin layers of filo pastry filled with walnuts, pistachios and hazelnuts and drowned in syrup. It’s part of almost every meal, bought daily to take home, and is so popular even global conglomerates like McDonald’s and Starbucks have it on their combo menus. The perfect Turkish meal should always be enjoyed while watching oriental dancing, so I made sure I spent my last night in Turkey at the Sultana’s 1001 Nights Show with its “famous belly dancers”. But while I was extremely impressed with the danseuse and her seductive moves, it was the woman’s thigh kofte – delicious meat patties placed in egg yolk and fried in oil – I will remember forever.

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BEST OF THE REST The Sound Of Music was filmed in and around Salzburg and doing a tour is a great way to see the city and surrounding countryside. Stops include the Mirabell gardens from the DoRe-Mi song and The Pavilions outside Hellbrunn Palace, famous for Liesl and Rolf’s gazebo moment. The tour also

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CHOW DOWN There’s a great selection of pastries and breads if you’re after a quick snack, while sausage (wurst) is another fast food option. For something more substantial head to one of the medieval town houses for a hearty dish of meat and veggies. Those with a sweet tooth will be in dessert heaven thanks to apple strudel, rich chocolate cake and Salzburger

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Overlooking the city, the Hoensalzburg Fortress offers gorgeous views. Other impressive buildings include Salzburg Cathedral and Peterskirche, a grand church with an 18th-century graveyard that features catacombs cut into a cliff.

round, but Salzburg looks particularly pretty covered in a wintry frost. GETTING THERE Salzburg WA Mozart International Airport is 20 minutes away. VISAS Australians and New Zealanders don’t require tourist visas. South Africans need a Schengen visa. CURRENCY Euro. 1 GBP = 1.10 EUR. LANGUAGE German. GETTING AROUND Exploring Salzburg on foot is easy as the city’s Old Town is nice and compact. GOING OUT Check out the Augustiner Braustubl, where monks make the beer. €2.20 for a half-litre. ACCOMMODATION Dorm beds from €17 and double rooms from €27.

TRY THE LOCAL TIPPLE Beer is a top choice as there are several local breweries with varieties including dark beer and wheat beer. Wine is another favourite, while fruitflavoured schnapps should help get the party started.

OUT OF TOWN Take a day trip to the Salt Mine, where you get to wear traditional miners’ clothes and explore underground caverns, or head to Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave (open from May to November), a half-hour drive away from the city.

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Mozart is Salzburg’s most famous son and there are two museums dedicated to the composer. The first is at No. 9 Getredigasses, where you’ll find Mozart’s birthplace, and the other is located at No. 8 Makartplatz, where he lived for seven years. If that’s not enough, head to Mozartplatz and snap yourself in front of his statue (right).

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HIT THE NURSERY SLOPES What the French town of Flaine lacks in charm it makes up for in ease. It’s a ski-in ski-out resort, which means less lugging heavy equipment or walking in strange boots; there are plenty of nursery slopes and gentle blue runs; a good snow record makes for a softer landing; and a choice of five ski schools means lots of English-speaking instructors. Also try: Soldeu, Andorra; Les Arcs, France. SKI ON THE CHEAP In the past couple of years Bulgaria has stolen the budget skiing crown from Andorra thanks to price hikes in the latter, and some big spending in the former. Bansko is the country’s most developed resort, with good beginner and intermediate skiing on offer and quality accommodation. Also try: Kranjska Gora, Slovenia; Soldeu, Andorra; Poiana Brasov, Romania.

REVEL IN THE WHITE STUFF With its clusters of ugly ’60s buildings, Tignes isn’t heavy on Alpine charm. Despite this it’s

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INDULGE IN APRÈS-SKI St Anton’s legendary Krazy Kangaruh and Moosewirt are both ski-in bars so seductively hedonistic you’ll be dancing on tables in your boots before you know it. Other venues worth trying in town include Platzl, Bar Cuba and The Funky Chicken for starters. Also try: Chamonix, France; Ischgl, Austria; Verbier, Switzerland.

SHORT BREAK one of Europe’s top resorts thanks to sharing Espace Killy – a huge ski area with 300km of runs – with neighbouring Val d’Isère. Tignes also has Grand Motte glacier, which at 3656m means longer seasons than most resorts. Also try: Val Thorens, France; Saas Fee and Zermatt, Switzerland.

LOAD UP ON CARBS For a ski resort with good food at reasonable prices you need to head to Italy. There’s nothing like a pizza at lunch to keep you going until last lifts. Try Courmayeur in the Aosta Valley, where each restaurant is a gem and most bars along the pedestrianised Via Roma put on a free buffet with après-ski drinks. Also try: Cortina d’Ampezzo and Cervinia, Italy. GET THE FESTIVE VIBE With horses and carts clattering around a carfree town of traditional Swiss wooden chalets,

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HEAD OFF-PISTE Chamonix’s La Vallée Blanche is the longest run in Europe at 22km, combining perilous terrain with stunning scenery (including views of Mont Blanc). It’s a good idea to take a guide to help you dodge the crevasses – the run claims lives each year – and to get tips on the many other off-piste runs around Chamonix. Also try: Verbier, Switzerland; Val d’Isère and La Grave, France.

there are few ski resorts that would provide a better second home for Santa than Zermatt. Throw in views of the elegant Matterhorn, along with a lively drinking and dining scene and excellent skiing, and you’ve got the perfect Christmas ski break. Also try: Serre Chevalier, France; Kitzbühel, Austria.

PERFECT YOUR TRICKS Morzine is a good base to explore the Portes Du Soleil, a huge region covering 14 resorts across the French and Swiss Alps. There are nine snowparks, including two superparks (in Les Crosets and Avoriaz) and a beginners’ park. For this reason plenty of pros head to Morzine, so if you’re looking for inspiration on the kickers and rails then this is the place. Also try: Les Deux Alps and Les 7 Laux, France; Zermatt, Switzerland. GO FOR MILES Les Trois Vallées in France is the largest ski area in the world, and you’d be hard pressed to cover the piste map in a week. The main resorts of Courchevel, Méribel and Val Thorens are great bases with good nightlife, restaurants and accommodation, but those on a tight budget should try one of the better value linking towns such as Brides-les-Bains or Orelle. Also try: Sauze d’Oulx for The Milky Way, Italy; Tignes for the Espace Killy ski area, France.

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Few can resist the bright charm of a sunflower, and Amy made the most of these by placing a flower in the centre while a crowd of them look on in the background over its shoulder. While not strictly macro photography, snapping flowers is a bit of an art and uses many of the macro photography tricks and tips.

WHY THIS WORKS: 1 Strong bold colours. The flat lighting makes the most of the yellow and reduces glare and reflections. 2 The head fills the frame but, importantly, no petals have been cropped. 3 The contrast of size between the foreground single flower

and the uniformly tiny blooms jostling in the background enhances the depth and perspective of the image. 4 Perfect bloom with no torn or disfigured petals. 5 Good depth of field with pin sharp foreground flower and background out of focus but not totally obscured.

HOT TIPS: 1 You don’t need macro lenses. Stick a magnifying glass over small flowers and shoot through that. 2 A tripod is an absolute must, and the closer you are to a subject, the more its movement is magnified on the film plane.

3 If you have a really delicate bloom, make a windbreak for your specimen. The slightest breeze will ruin sharpness. 4 Use a flash, but diffuse it with tissue paper to avoid glare and ugly shadows. 5 Self timers are a godsend for still subjects if you have no shutter release cable.

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Monaco is well TIP OF worth a visit but THE WEEK you don’t need to pay a fortune staying there. Nice is 30 minutes away by train and has loads of budget accommodation. With the money you save you should splurge on a €9 beer in the café opposite the Casino de Monte Carlo.

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Barcelona is a fantastic city, but be extra careful about getting your stuff pinched. While I was waiting for a bus a bloke dropped his keys but kept walking. I tried to give the keys back to him, and while I was doing that, and my girlfriend was watching, someone nearly got into our gear. James, Ealing

My wife and I are keen to visit Egypt. My wife seems to think the only way to do this safely is with a tour group. But I don’t like the idea of following a guide everywhere and spending every moment with a group. Is it possible and safe to see all the sights using public transport or hiring a car and doing it ourselves? Tim Strange, via email

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Thomas has hit on a useful phrase – ‘templed out’ – either used specifically or as a general euphemism for having too much of a good thing. I’m sure many readers will recognise this feeling, brought on by excessive exposure to something astonishing. I definitely got giraffed out after a three-day safari. To answer Thomas’s question: it must be three days. At least. The big-hitting temples of Angkor Wat, Ta Phrom, the walled city of Angkor Thom and Bayon can just about be squeezed into one long day. But with two more days you can, using a bicycle as it’s a big place, pedal to Banteay Srei’s excellent carvings, the tree roots at Ta Som and a super and quiet sunset at Pre Rup. On day three you might decide to lounge around the pool in the morning then wander a little further to Roluos and Banteay Kdei. Another suggestion is to leave the big boys to the end, seeing smaller and less elaborate places first. Either way, leaving town after one day is bonkers, however pleasant Battambang is. You should go, but do Angkor justice first.

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Lots of people go to Egypt on a tour. Some do it because they’re concerned about safety. Others because they think they may meet someone attractive and, swept away by the timeless romance of the Nile, embark on a sordid affair which sees them get up to all sorts on the sleeper train to Luxor. But both of these are wide of the mark. Egypt is safe for tourists of all kind, and the worst you can expect is a little too intimate attention when trying to lose yourself in contemplation of the Pyramids or the Temple of Karnak. A combination of public transport, locally arranged tours and, if you really want to see something unusual, hiring a car and driver, will get you round the country. Tours work for some people but they needn’t work for you. And if you, Tim, take charge of these arrangements yourself and book you and your wife into the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan, then you too might get a bit of action on a night train across the Sahara.

I’m planning to go to Siam Reap in December. Should I get a day or threeday pass to the temples? I know there’s a lot to see but I’m afraid I’ll be templed out in two days. Should I use the time to head across to Battambang before Phnom Penh? Thomas, via email

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VIRGIN EXPERTS Virgin Holidays is opening shops staffed by a team of travel experts in House of Fraser department stores across the UK. The first opened in Bluewater this week, with more set to follow including London Victoria.

FLY ON THE WALL For a philosophical take on the airport experience try Alain De Botton’s new book A Week At The Airport: A Heathrow Diary. Commissioned by BAA to become a writer in residence, De Botton spent seven days in Terminal Five meditating on how and why we fly.

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SPACE PLEASE Overcrowded transport and airport queues top the list of frustrations experienced by travellers A poll by consumer body Which? Holiday found the journey to and from a destination to be the main travel gripe.

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Iceland Express is launching flights from Reykjavik’s Keflavik International Airport to New York from June 2010. The flights will connect with those operating from Gatwick to Reykjavik, starting at £69 one-way, and will offer a lowcost alternative to traditional flights to New York. See icelandexpress.com.

TALK TRAVEL WITH TNT If you think winter is the time to hibernate, think again. The travel talks at the TNT Sun & Snow Travel Show will tell you why the chilly months are the best time to get out and explore. The list of speakers includes Lonely Planet‘s Tom Hall, revealing the highlights of Britain in winter, and Rachael Harding of Contiki Holidays explaining why you should plan your trips in winter, with lower prices and fewer people, as well as sharing her picks for winter breaks. Other highlights of the talks programme

include tips on travel writing and photography, how to plan a volunteering trip, and the best way to tackle more difficult destinations such as Iran and Afghanistan. Visitors to the annual show, one of London’s biggest free travel expos, can also expect more than 50 exhibitors offering advice, selling trips and giving away great prizes. The show will take place in central London this Saturday. Turn to page 55 for our 14-page special, or see tntmagazine/sunandsnow.

Drop in on the hippie trail The OzBus team have relaunched the legendary Hippie Trail overland route from Istanbul to Kathmandu, crossing Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, India and Nepal. Based on the famed original trail on which free-spirited travellers headed east in search of adventure in the ’60s and ’70s, the Hippie Trail trip aims to recapture the magic of these times. Using a combination of transport, from buses to trains and rickshaws to camels, the trip promises an escape from sanitised travel and to offer a

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more ‘authentic’ experience. The next departures are March 8 and 15. The 46-day tour costs £2750. OzBus, which runs regular overland tours between London and Sydney, is also planning to launch a London to New York trip next March. For more see oz-bus.com or hippie-trail.com.

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Melbourne, Australia November 3 For Aussies this event needs no introduction. For others, it truly is the race that stops a nation. Offices, homes and bars across the country come alive as just about everyone gets in the horse racing spirit.

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TAR BARREL ROLLING DEVON, ENGLAND WHAT: Every year on Guy

Fawkes Night locals in Ottery St Mary soak 17 barrels in tar, set them on fire, then parade through the town to ward off evil spirits. WHERE: Ottery St Mary, a small Devon town about 10 miles east of Exeter. WHEN: November 5. WHY: The ancient ritual of burning witches is said to be the root of the display, which dates all the way back to the 17th century.

DO IT BECAUSE: The fiery parade is one of England’s best local festivities – just beware of out-of-control flaming barrels and riotous drinking. HOW MUCH: Free. But only those born and bred in Ottery St Mary can carry the barrels.

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LOCK IT IN HALLOWEEN PARADE New York City, US October 31 halloween-nyc.com

HOGMANAY Edinburgh, Scotland Dec 31, 2009 edinburghshogmanay.org

VENICE CARNIVAL Venice, Italy Feb 5-16, 2010 veniceconnected.com

RIO CARNIVAL Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Feb 13-18, 2010 rio-carnival.net

DAY OF THE DEAD Oaxaca, southern Mexico November 1-2 This homage to the dead takes place all over Mexico but is most spectacular in Oaxaca, where locals dress as skeletons and parade coffins through the streets in a party-like atmosphere.

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NEW ORLEANS MARDI GRAS New Orleans, US Feb 16, 2010 mardigrasneworleans.com

LAS FALLAS Valencia, Spain Mar 12-19, 2009 turisvalencia.es

THE TRAVELLER … Loira Paleracio 23, from Sydney, Australia What’s the best place you’ve been to?

Berlin, because of the history, and I love currywurst and doner kebabs – they do them so well there. Most over-rated place?

Oxford Street – it’s not a pleasant experience. Dream destination?

Belinda Bardwell from Melbourne, Australia, at Oia, Santorini, Greece

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Barley salad, in London. It was nice but felt like eating soggy cereal puffs.

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GET PACKING: SKI JACKETS Amy Adams SOLVES YOUR TRAVEL GEAR PROBLEMS FOR TRAVELLING LIGHT It’s waterproof, breathable, and has all the pockets and zips you could hope for, yet somehow the Gortex Spectre jacket from GoLite weighs a tiny 391g, meaning you can carry it anywhere. THE DAMAGE: £200 WHERE: golite.com

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FOR EXTREME COLD You might look cool in the Pipe Down Jacket, thanks to its funky colours and forward-styling, but you certainly wouldn’t be. It’s packed with snug down and a water-resistant shell. THE DAMAGE: £230 WHERE: patagonia.com

FOR MUSIC ON THE GO It looks like an ordinary jacket but the Vortex has a hi-tech secret. As well as being fully waterproof and breathable it has a pocket for your MP3 player, and a control panel on the sleeve. THE DAMAGE: £149.95 WHERE: tog24.com

MARKET KNOWLEDGE I was going to write this column about how today’s jackets (blending the latest technology with contemporary styles) have come a long way from the time they were simply jackets and came in either khaki or black. I looked up images of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay climbing Everest to confirm this, only to find that way back in 1953 they were sporting jackets that are still all the rage today. With Norgay in a neon

THE INSIDER KYLIE CLARK, PR & MARKETING MANAGER, JAPAN NATIONAL TOURISM ORGANISATION My first big trip was … Living with a family in Japan for 10 months when I was 17. My most memorable travel experience was … Skiing in Japan. It’s totally different to skiing in other

orange down jacket with chevron quilting and Hillary in his midnight blue soft shell, the pair wouldn’t look out of place in a Burton snowpark. There might have been some slight adjustments – I doubt any of the ninth British Everest Expedition members had an MP3 control panel on their sleeve – but in general the same rule applies: a jacket can be practical, and stylish. I’m sure this was at the forefront of Hillary’s mind then, too.

parts of the world as you get an amazing cultural experience in addition to great powder snow. We stayed in a traditional ryokan inn and relaxed in onsen hot springs. My favourite place in the world is … Tokyo. The next destination on my travel wishlist is … Okinawa – Japan’s tropical islands. I always pack … A good

FOR CAMOUFLAGE If you expect to be falling over a lot or just generally embarrassing yourself on the slopes, disguise yourself with a white camo Extreme Soft Shell jacket. THE DAMAGE: £116.72 WHERE: result performance.com.

book. When possible, one that’s set in the country I’m travelling in. My top travel tip is … Contact tourist boards for free maps and brochures to help you plan trips. My guilty travel pleasure is … Trying the local food. I figure I may never have the chance to visit again, so I seek out everything from strange flavoured crisps to local delicacies.

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Shine on

Hold on to that summer feeling by escaping to some of Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best sun-drenched shores this winter WORDS ROBIN MCKELVIE

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SPAIN Mainland Spain is still the favourite sunshine break destination for Brits and many of its resorts stay open throughout the winter. Warm weather is by no means guaranteed, though, and your dream of hitting the beaches might not be realised if you don’t head to the right part of the country. For the best chance of winter sun the secret is to head as far south as possible, avoiding the Costa Brava and Costa Daurada and making for the appropriately named Costa del Sol, where thousands of British ex-pats have flocked to enjoy the balmy climate. Mile upon mile of beachfront is given over to the needs of mass tourism. The Costa del Sol offers cheap and cheerful resorts such as Torremolinos, as well as classy retreats such as Marbella. City slickers might want to try Malaga, a fun and funky Spanish city that boasts great nightlife and top-notch tapas bars and is also within easy reach of the beaches. It has plenty of cheap pensiones to help cut accommodation costs. Most package holiday flights to the Costa del Sol swoop into Malaga, as do the budget airlines, so there are usually plenty of cheap flights around too. More information: spaininfo.com. Flight time: London to Malaga – 2 hours 30 minutes. PORTUGAL Spain’s near neighbour Portugal is mainland Europe’s other big contender for a winter sun break. The epicentre of tourism in the country is the southern Algarve region, renowned for its gorgeous, clean beaches and balmy temperatures. Again sunbathing weather is by no means guaranteed, but the mercury will be much higher than in the UK. The main airport is Faro and the main Algarve package resort is Albufeira. It may be very popular and be blighted by a massive strip of neon-clad nightspots, but it also has a relaxed old town and beaches right in the resort. A traveller favourite is Lagos, which is further to the west. Here the old town is alive with little restaurants and fun bars with decent hostels on hand too, and it’s near the excellent beaches and quiet coves. Surfers looking for a slice of sunshine should head even further west to Sagres. This ethereal escape boasts massive Atlantic surf,

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ith a summer that was often a bit of a washout and the recession not yet over, the prospect of a long, dull and grey winter in the UK is a daunting one. Thankfully there are corners of Europe where the sun shines throughout the chilly British winter that provide a myriad options of where to go. Here’s how to organise a trip out to enjoy some winter sun.

Get your fill of tapas in Spain

rugged cliffs and an end-of-the-world feel, as well as a sprinkling of hotels. Meanwhile, little Tavira, something of a local secret in the Algarve’s east, reclines just back from the sea with seemingly more cute churches than people and a sand spit island floating just offshore. More information: visitportugal.com. Flight time: London to Faro – 2 hours 30 minutes.

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CYPRUS An even better bet still for winter sunshine is on offer on Cyprus. This eastern Mediterranean island nation often sees balmy winter days – though steer clear of the Troodos Mountains, which get enough snow for skiing. The main airports are Paphos and Larnaca, the former handily located next to the resort town of the same name. Paphos (above) is a fully fledged resort with all the trimmings, but it’s still quite laid-back. It also offers impressive Unesco World Heritage-listed Roman and Greek remnants as well as the evocative and really quite spooky Tombs of the Kings. In summertime Cyprus is a serious beach destination, and the mercury can get high enough for lazing on the beach at this time of year. But even when it doesn’t there’s the lively city of Limassol to explore, or Europe’s last divided capital, Nicosia. The hinterland is also famous for wine, with plenty of opportunity to sample a few alfresco local tipples in cute little villages such as Omodos. More information: visitcyprus.com. Flight time: London to Paphos – 3 hours 30 minutes. CANARY ISLANDS Last, but most certainly not least, are Spain’s Canary Islands. If you want the best chance of hot weather and getting in some sunbathing in the winter months, then they really have to be the number one choice. They are located just

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BALEARIC ISLANDS While Spain and Portugal have much to offer, opt for a Mediterranean island for a better chance of sun. Spain’s Balearics are a popular option. Ibiza (main image, page 84) is party central in summer, but when the clubs shut up shop it turns into a quiet oasis of relaxed little coves and uncrowded beaches. Majorca is a more renowned Balearic winter sun destination, and usually Ibiza Town works well unless you hit a winter Mediterranean storm. The capital of Palma, home to the island’s airport, offers some laid-back pavement café action, one of the country’s most dramatic cathedrals and easy access to nearby beaches too. Palma is also the best bet for out-of-season nightlife. If you want to really get away from it all the Balearic island of Menorca is the place. Much of the island is protected as a nature reserve. At this time of year you will have swathes of the 216km coastline pretty much to yourself,

though beware as the northernmost Balearic island is also the windiest. More information: visitbalears.com. Flight time: London to Palma – 2 hours.

WINTER SUN BARGAIN TIPS GET SURFING There are hundreds of websites offering cheap packages. The big package tour operators like Thomson (thomson.co.uk) and First Choice (firstchoice.co.uk) offer special deals online. Travel specialist websites offer a much wider choice of who you travel with and what to do when you get there. Expedia.com and travelsupermarket.com are among the most respected. Lanzarote, Canary Islands

BAG A CHEAP FLIGHT that bit further south – in the Atlantic off the coast of Africa rather than Europe – which does make a massive difference. The biggest package tour island is Tenerife, with the island’s main airport located handily around the corner from the southern resorts of Playa de las Americas, Costa Adeje and Los Cristianos. Playa de las Americas is the lively nightlife hub in the Canaries, so head here if you want to party. The other two are far more chilled and make better bases for exploring. Inland Spain’s highest mountain, Teide, awaits in all its volcanic splendour, with some great hiking possibilities. Of the other Canary Islands, Lanzarote is a stunning volcanic isle spiced up with some

fine modernist architecture, but it can be a touch on the windy side. Gran Canaria benefits from a milder climate and has plenty of tourist facilities, while Fuertaventura is also well set up for winter sun lovers. There are ferries between the islands so you can always indulge in a bit of sun~chasing island hopping, a much more rewarding activity than wading through the drizzle back in the UK. More information: spaininfo.com. Flight time: London to Tenerife 4 hours.

NEXT WEEK: THE PHILIPPINES The rice terraces of Banaue

EGYPT This slice of North Africa is a growing winter sun destination. Gone are the days when Hurghada was just a simple Egyptian fi shing village on the shores of the Red Sea. These days it’s a bustling international resort with all the trimmings you’d expect. More information: egypt.travel.

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DON’T WRITE OFF THE HIGH STREET The humble high street travel agency may rapidly be becoming a thing of the past, but the ones that remain have agents with a computer system on hand that has thousands of holidays on it, and they do the searching for you.

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A Middle East alternative is Jordan, where the sunny beach destination of Aqaba lies on the Red Sea and offers all the charms of a modern beach resort as well as a taste of real Jordanian life and easy access to the historic delights of Petra. More information: visitjordan.com.

Budget airlines are not just for city breaks, with most of the destinations mentioned in this feature and many more serviced by the likes of Ryanair (ryanair.com) and Easyjet (easyjet.com). A website that has several budget airline routes handily grouped together along with direct links to the airline sites is whichbudget.com.

DUBAI From nowhere this Gulf emirate has become a winter sun star in recent years. There are plenty of flights, little chance of rain, as well as swathes of beaches and plenty of hotels and a lively nightlife scene. More information: dubaitourism.ae.

It can pay to wait until the very last minute to book your winter sunshine break. You can do this on sites such as lastminute.com, and also through high street travel agents. Be aware with this option, though, that if the economy picks up and everyone else starts rushing off to the sun, prices may start to rise again.

The fellow Gulf emirate of Qatar is very much the ‘new Dubai’. Development is more low key, but the beaches are there and the mild climate is similar. More information: qatartourism.gov.qa.

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