Even Turkish delights hosts

MATT Frederick knew he'd found the perfect co-host when Jenny O'Keefe passed his "Turkish funk test".

Late mail on writing

John Freeman has taken a new path in his very literary life, he tells Conrad Walters.

New Optus BlackBerry Plans

Two Optus Blackberry plans offer unlimited email from $9.99.

A critic leaves no turn unstoned

THE most important thing to remember when you get a rotten review is that you are in very select company.

Pulping the past

A former key player in the Brit-pop movement takes the rock challenge.

Now it's Cocker the rocker

He's well over his midlife crisis, the singer tells Kylie Northover.

Cd Reviews

In Swings the Tide Anika Moa Starting her third album with a song like Wise Man Say is a bit of a mixed blessing for Moa. On the one hand, it means the album starts with an undeniably brilliant song, one which calls to mind the gentle pop of '90s band The Killjoys. On the other, it means the best tune on the album is gone in the first few minutes. It means the rest of the album - which still features some fine songs and Moa's voice is so good she could sing the phone book and make it work - is ...

Mobile Phone Hazards 'not Credible'

CONTRARY to the claims in a recent reader's letter (December 16), there is no credible scientific evidence of health effects from living or working near a mobile phone base station.