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Chef credited with smears, splodges of jus and dollops of foam
Crab with grapefruit, roasted pigeon and wild strawberries “Miss Dior” came to just 515 calories.
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‘She had a face that mattered’: Socialite mixed with royalty and presidents
Lady Sybil Joel was an acclaimed model in her younger years, appearing on the covers of magazines such as the Australian Women’s Weekly.
- by Alexandra Joel
Anti-apartheid Wallaby had passion for Shakespeare
Beyond the rugby field, James Roxburgh gave up a career as a barrister to become a teacher.
- by Anthony Abrahams
Academic leader remembered as respectful, thoughtful and energetic
Boris Schedvin devoted his life to excellence in teaching, research and university leadership.
- by Ian Marshman
From small-town reporter to top of TV, print and radio media empires
A humble start in regional news led Bob Johnson to became one of the country’s top media executives, changing the face of Australian journalism.
- by Peter Allen
Art dealer in right place as Paddington became a bohemian district
Barry Stern has been described as “a free spirit” with a “flamboyant lifestyle”.
- by Malcolm Brown
Tech titan and former YouTube chief dies at 56
The boss of Google has described Susan Wojcicki as a “core” part of the history of the company, which began in her garage.
Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki has died, Google CEO says
Wojcicki, one of the most prominent women in tech, stepped down from her role at YouTube in 2023, a position she held for nine years.
English king of racing up mountains
In a 1970 race he was poised to win, the runner dropped into second place after being kicked by a cow.
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Titan of industry strode the Australian business landscape
Sir Rod Carnegie, known in some circles as “Rod the god” because of his imposing presence, was never afraid to usurp the status quo.
- by Tim Boreham
Australia’s first Olympic champion ‘every inch a gentleman’
Edwin Flack won two events for Australia at the first modern Olympics in Athens in 1896.