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CONOR CRUISE O'BRIEN IRISH TITAN 3-11-1917 - 18-12-2008

Making Merry

Home and family are the constants for most people at Christmas time but occasionally the festive season can take us into unknown territory. CAROLYN SWANSON and FRANCES THOMPSON relate some special yuletide yarns.

New Lexus Gets Sensitive Touch

The luxury maker's next soft-roader has more power, uses less fuel and has one other special feature, writes Motoring Editor Joshua Dowling.

News

May 23, 2005: that's the date Tom Cruise's career derailed. It's more than three years since the actor leapt atop Oprah Winfrey's couch to proclaim his love for new paramour Katie Holmes but he's never recovered. Cruise went into the interview as one of the few true superstars in Hollywood. He'd just had a critically acclaimed hit with Michael Mann's Collateral and had a blockbuster looming in Steven Spielberg's War of the Worlds remake. Since then he's been a punchline and little he's done ...

Bright New Logo Launched

CRUISE Hunterlaunched a vibrant new logo, further strengthening its reputation in the international cruise industry, at the Hunter Tourism Awards.

Pope Fever

Sydney gears up for a very special visitor - and he has asked a few friends over too.

Adult Retreat

Cruise lines are offering private and adults-only areas for passengers averse to crowds, writes Mike Heard.

Port Of Her Majesty's Pleasure

Sydney and the Queen Elizabeth 2 have always had a special affinity, but now that draws to a close, writes Steve Meacham.

Print And Be Damned

The release of an unauthorised biography of Tom Cruise has put the spotlight firmly on Scientology, its doctrines and its willingness to sue critics.

Sects, Lies And Videotape

A new biography of Tom Cruise has unleashed the fighting instincts of the star and his cult, writes David Marr.

Ship For Students Who Want To Cruise Through University

THE country's most improbable university campus put ashore at Darling Harbour yesterday.

Politics, Media And Fog Of War

REVIEW LIONS FOR LAMBS (M) Director: Robert Redford Stars: Robert Redford, Tom Cruise, Meryl Streep Screening: general release Rating: * * *

Arrive In Style

YOUR wedding day is very special and the aim of Coastline Limousines is to keep it that way by providing you with some of the most stylish limousines and sedans in the Wollongong area.

When Small Can Be 'rather Sexy'

while Alice Pung this week provided a Black (Inc) book special, crime is about to pay off for some, and it looks as if peace has almost broken out over the future of Meanjin, says Jason Steger.

Tosti Cruise Winner

Warrawong resident Candida Cardamone was yesterday confirmed as the third winner of the Tosti Cruise Competition, which was sponsored by the Mercury. Mrs Cardamone doesn't know the details of her prize yet, except that she has won a seven-night cruise for four people, valued at $4000. "I don't know where I'm going yet," she said. "I don't know who I'm going to take - my husband of course, he's a special one. "A lot of people want to come with me - my niece from Western Australia phoned to ask, ...

No Fluke In Magic Moment

JEFFREY Ball, a partner in a Nelson Bay charter boat business, is accustomed to spotting whales but special sightings never fail to inspire awe, like this magnificent shot.

Top 10 Films Top Top 10 Dvds 10 Lifestyle Shows For 2006

TOP 10 FILMS 1 Borat 2 Open Season 3 The Prestige 4 The Guardian 5 Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause 6 Jackass: Number Two 7 The Descent 8 Unaccompanied Minors 9 Saw 3 10 Little Miss Sunshine source: MPDAA

Holden's Performance Ute Gets A Facelift

The dust has not-long settled since the Holden Special Vehicles Maloo R8 ute was crowned the "Worlds Fastest Ute" by Guinness World Records and HSV has released a slightly spiced-up version to keep sales flowing until the new VE-based models go on sale.

Excitement Builds As Family And Friends Gather To Celebrate Nic And Keith's 'very Special Love Story'

SHE is rich, famous, and one of the most beautiful women in the world, but like any bride-to-be, Nicole Kidman is feeling "nervous" ahead of her wedding today.

Even The Mission Is Lost In The Silly Plot

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE III Rated: M Starring: Tom Cruise, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ving Rhames, Keri Russell. Critic's warning: Adult themes, frequent violence. Ridiculous plotting. Critic's rating: 6/10