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NSW premier Premier Dominic Perrottet along with his wife Helen Perrottet and daughter Celeste, at Beecroft public school during New South Wales state election day, in Sydney, Saturday, 25 March 2023.

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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Delta Goodrem at Albert Park on Saturday.

‘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
Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks to Democrats in Chicago in 2024.

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
Karl Stefanovic.

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.

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Anika Wells speaks during the Australian Matildas World Cup squad public presentation at Federation Square in 2023.

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.

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Malcolm Turnbull kayaking on Sydney Harbour in late 2024.

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.

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NSW Liberal state director Chris Stone.

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.

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Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern, right, and her partner Clarke Gayford following her 2020 election victory.

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
Age writer Stephen Brook.

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.

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Mark Latham and his lawyer Zali Burrows in October.

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