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February issue

Cover: Bidding wars

The effort to bring the world's premier sporting event to Australia is a combination of economic might, tenacity, logistical know-how, expert spin doctoring and the art of the high-stakes schmooze – that's just how the game is played.

Cover: Our cup runneth over

South Africa's chance to host the World Cup is much more than a moment in the spotlight. The hopes of everyone from the townships to the boardrooms are tied to the pitch.

Profile: Keeping good company

John Colvin took up the helm at the AICD at a time of unprecedented pressure on companies and their directors. It's been 18 months of getting on the front foot ...

Health: Life support

The foundation for a long and healthy life is laid at birth, not after a midlife crisis..

The U.S. You can't keep a Goodman down

Former lawyer to the mob oscar goodman is mayor of las vegas and loving it. amid its tawdry glamour, he's living proof that in this town even civic office is show business...

The company we keep: Good housekeeping | Gather ye good stuff | Luxury gets a run | Sending for the doc | Reinventing tradition

20 questions: Doug Humann

Janne Ryan speak to Doug Humann, the CEO of Bush Heritage Australia.

Front of mind: Alain Lorenzo

LVMH Parfums Givenchy's president and CEO.

Moving parts

A collecion of the latest, most fashionable and eclectic items.

Blow up

Fashion feature.

Forecast

Brilli bag | Chanel clogs | Autore pearls | Bally case | RL Leather jacket

Hume: All the world's a catwalk

You know that famous Microsoft slogan, "Where do you want to go today?" I'm thinking those computer nerds got it from the world of fashion. Because just this week, without straying more than a few kilometres from this desk, I've had face-to-face froc...

Watch: Message in red

If you'd like your watch to do a tad more than tell the time, you might consider a new brand out there called, somewhat mysteriously, Red8.

Local knowledge: Alexandria

Two long-time residents give us different perspectives on their city...

Wine: Last of the summer wine

Perfect picnic wine: low-alcohol lovelies just right for February drinking.

Æsthetics: Insincerest form of flattery

Fake classic chairs and lamps have made a fortune for Adam Dexler, the director of furniture retailer Matt Blatt.

Books

Must read: Van Gogh Letters, Vols 1-6 | City boy | Shrinking the World | The American Civil War | Important Artefacts and Personal Property of Lenore Doolan and Harold Morris | Well read in 00:60 seconds

Other passions: Kaise Stephan

Chief Actuary, Munich Reinsurance Group, Australia.


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CAPTAIN'S TEST

What's it like to have to sack your mate and break in a new team? After a rough year, Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting shares some lessons with Damon Kitney.

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