An elegant writer avoids the pitfalls of his own tale

Anatomy of a Disappearance

BEATING THE ODDS

TOO ELEGANT: It might not be Rosehill but the Chris Waller stable is lining up for another big day. Last-start winner Triple Elegance looks his best chance, in the Schweppes Handicap. The four-year-old should be looking for a hat-trick but threw away victory two starts back before finishing powerfully to score last time.

Elegance Triumphs At The Globes

BLING it on.

City Of Split Personalities

Elegance and eccentricity are part of Portland's charm, writes Adrian Nisbett.

Black And White Was Perfectly Right

Wedding elegance was a black and white issue for Romina Rondinelli when she married Oliver Ivaneza recently.

Moet Et Chandon Marquee

hit The Moet et Chandon marquee was a picture of understated elegance. Bill Henson designed the interior, which was swathed in onekilometre of green silk that had been custom-dyed to match his moody landscape photographs. Guests were given tasting plates by Vue de Monde's talented chef, Shannon Bennett, that slipped onto the thumb and also held a glass of the marquee sponsor's bubbly. Ingenious.missIt was quite dark inside, which sometimes made it hard to spot people when everyone was in ...

Who Is ... Tl Wood?

A penchant for fashion design must run rich in certain gene pools, as Teresa Liano, one half of the pair heading contemporary knitwear designer TL Wood, is denim superstar Bettina's younger sister. Christopher Wood is the duet's other half, and the design twinship of old friends began in the eponymous Chapel Street nine years ago. Since then, the label has made a distinct name for itself, following the waters of fashion in a smooth swim to the casual elegance our flexitime workforce now demands. ...

Elegance Resides In Orange Original

THE original Edwardian and Federation features of Suma Park Homestead in Orange offer a unique insight into a bygone era of wealth and elegance.

On The Radar - This Week: The Shrimpton Shift

Embrace an easy elegance at the track this spring, writes Rachel Wells

Mercedes-benz E200k Elegance

MERCEDES-BENZ E200K ELEGANCE

Australian Museum Eureka Prizes Award Dinner Australian Technology Park, Redfern

hit Scientists proved they can do glamour convincingly with a dazzling display of "elegance with a touch of blue" at their most high-profile awards night. While climate change dominated the agenda, with nine of 20 prizes awarded to research on that issue, the most cheering result was the People's Choice Award; more than 17,000 Australians voted online for animal-loving winner Hala Raghib's work on testing the safety of new heart drugs without using animals. The approving audience included Divonne ...

Taste Of Salt

With its seaside elegance, this home offers a deliciously artful retreat from the city.

The Smart Money's On The Bay

Elwood renters love the executive elegance and arty vibe, writes Susannah Petty.

Affordable Elegance To A Tee

DAPTO Leagues Club and The Grange Golf Club have come together to present bridal couples in the Illawarra with two spectacular wedding venues.

The Shopper

Silk, lace and sheer elegance are perfect for any occasion.

Designer Showed Flair For Practical Elegance

A quest for perfection drove his skilful work, says Ken Longworth.

Enlightened Caesar Settles For Elegance Rather Than Excitement

OPERA REVIEW: GIULIO CESARE Opera Australia. State Theatre, until December 15

Flowing Lines A Fine Art

Old-world elegance combines with modern savvy, writes Alysson Watson.

Minimalist Design

IT was a contemporary, minimalist bathroom with an understated elegance that most impressed the judges.

Elegance Is Not A Dirty Word

The stereotypical Australian wine was a robust, high-alcohol beast. Not any more. Jeni Port reports elegant wine is back.