'green' Skills Behind Sheep In Wolf's Clothing

WHAT do you get when you cross a public-sector management consultant with an environmental activist? The obvious answer is not "chairman of a listed mining company", but then, the career of Peter Mullins has moved in mysterious ways.

Scientists Develop Vested Interest In Life At The Pointy End

In the hostile world we live in, the right clothing can maketh the super-man, writes Stephen Cauchi.

Man Held After Tomerong Raid

MORE than 40 police officers and an armoured vehicle were used to raid a Tomerong home yesterday.

Dupas Suspected Of Three Unsolved Murders

HOMICIDE detectives will pursue Peter Dupas over three murders he is suspected of committing.

Robber Pleads Guilty To Ram Raid

A VAN used by three men to ram raid a Boolaroo bicycle shop became bogged in thick mud at the Westfield Kotara building site, Newcastle District Court was told yesterday.

Silma's Rise From The School Of Hard Knocks

Silma Ihram Victory for the Democrats in the state seat of Auburn is improbable, but its candidate is used to winning against the odds, Taghred Chandab writes.

Max's Dose Of Frock Therapy

"NO, it isn't the first time I've worn women's clothing," sighs actor Max Gillies, referring to his latest role as a pantomime dame in Babes in the Wood. "I've cross-dressed a number of times and people are starting to ask me about it, more and more often, which is a bit of a shock, because it's not something I'm even conscious of. However, it hasn't spilled over into my private life, so I don't know how I'll be received in Sydney."

Knife Used In Hold-up At Bp

POLICE are searching for a knife-wielding robber who threatened a service station attendant before making off with a sum of cash last night.

So Much Depends On Wool Riding On Our Backs

CLOTHING that can moisturise the skin, repel insects, administer vitamins and produce soothing smells is being developed by Australia's beleaguered wool industry.

So Much Rides On Wool On Our Backs

CLOTHING that can moisturise the skin, repel insects, administer vitamins and produce soothing smells is being developed by Australia's beleaguered wool industry.

Clothing The Star In Lang's Latest Shoot

SAMANTHA Lang is used to collaborating with cinematographers and actors on her acclaimed art-house films, including The Well and the French-language L'Idole, but in her latest project clothes took a more central role.

Home Remedy Needed For Cloth In Leg

AN Oak Flats mother used tweezers during a home medical procedure to remove a piece of clothing accidentally stitched into her son's leg by a hospital doctor.

'mrs Doubtfire Bandit' Jailed For Heist

HE WAS known as the Mrs Doubtfire Bandit. Like the cross-dressing movie character played by Robin Williams, Nino Leo Lanu wore a wig and women's clothing when he robbed a bank of almost $25,000 this year.

Man Of His Word Brings Up Milestone

IT'S often said about football umpires that if you didn't notice them, they probably did a good job. Darren Goldspink is the exception to that rule - and not simply because of the fluorescent umpire's clothing he's had to wear in recent years.

Milestone For Man In The Middle

IT'S often said about football umpires that if you didn't notice them, they probably did a good job. Darren Goldspink is the exception to that rule - and not simply because of the fluorescent clothing he's had to wear in recent years.

Colorado, Affinity Trade Blows

IT HASN'T taken long for hostilities to break out in the battle for Colorado Group. The clothing and footwear retailer said yesterday that its aggressive suitor, Affinity Equity Partners, had privately offered 18c per share more than the $4.50 per share promised in its takeover bid earlier this week.

Trash To Treasure Takes On Fine Form

IT is difficult to imagine this glam trackside frock having its origins in a Samaritans clothing bin.

Affinity In Grab For Colorado

PRIVATE equity firm Affinity Equity Partners has launched a hostile $430 million bid for troubled clothing and footwear retailer Colorado Group, after three months of talks failed to deliver a deal.

Katie Willing Has-bin

KATIE Fischer is used to wearing designer gowns, but for one night in Newcastle she will talk up clothing-bin fashion.

Pm Says Stuff-ups Must Be Disclosed To Minister

THE Prime Minister has demanded a senior defence official brief him about any problems with the supply and quality of clothing and equipment used by the nation's troops.