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Dominic Perrottet and wife Helen are expecting their eighth baby
The Perrottets are expecting their eighth child, a boy, in May.
- John Buckley and Fiona Byrne
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‘Born to try’: Delta Goodrem throws her support behind Oscar Piastri
The singer was swamped by fans at Albert Park on Saturday, but she wasn’t the only one to make a statement so far at the track this week. So did Jules Neale.
- Fiona Byrne and Cara Waters
Michelle Obama’s Sydney tour to be held ‘off the record’
Journalists and other media have bizarrely been told that they won’t be welcome at the former first lady’s tour of Australia in May.
- John Buckley and Fiona Byrne
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Karl Stefanovic holds talks with ARN over possible FM radio move
ARN Media, which employs Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O, has held informal talks with Karl Stefanovic’s camp over jumping ship. But no agreement has been reached.
- John Buckley
Missing in action: Matildas superfan Anika Wells a no-show at Asian Cup
The federal sports minister remains in witness protection following her involvement in an expenses scandal last year.
- John Buckley and Fiona Byrne
An exclusive kayak ride with Malcolm Turnbull? That’ll cost $80,000
A breakfast and kayak tour of Sydney Harbour ignited a bidding war at a Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation gala, which raised some $2.8 million for charity.
- John Buckley and Fiona Byrne
NSW Liberals forget Muslim members in Ramadan meeting snafu
The party was forced to cancel a meeting in Mortdale last week after it realised some members would be enjoying iftar dinners.
- John Buckley
Sydney over Melbourne? Jacinda Ardern develops a taste for Curl Curl
The former New Zealand prime minister is poised to snub the spiritual home of progressive politics in Australia in favour of Curl Curl on Sydney’s northern beaches.
- John Buckley and Michael Idato
Before I sign off from CBD, here are the stories behind the stories
As Stephen Brook calls time on his work as CBD columnist, he shares his more memorable encounters with Australia’s bold-faced names.
- Stephen Brook
Mark Latham’s lawyer Zali Burrows breaks bread with his ‘enemy’
The controversial MP’s legal eagle Zali Burrows was spotted with Australian Turf Club chairman Tim Hale in Randwick.
- John Buckley and Henrietta Cook