The Liberals' soul do they have one?

AFTER the Coalition lost federal office in 2007, and lost both its top leaders when John Howard lost his head and Peter Costello lost his patience, Tony Abbott sat down and began to write a book. His project was part therapy, part conviction, and part an investment in his own long-term political career. What, exactly, did the Liberal Party stand for, what defined it, and what battles should it be prepared to fight hardest?

That's A Fact

The Newcastle Jets have created an unwanted chapter in A-League history by going from champions to wooden spooners in the space of 12 months.

Watson Axed In Selection Shift

RICKY Ponting closed the chapter on an undistinguished Test victory against New Zealand by placing his players on notice and revealing a radical shift in Australian selection policy.

Rudd Invites New Pm To Pop Over For State Visit

KEVIN RUDD has invited John Key to make a state visit to Australia to begin a new chapter of the trans-Tasman relationship.

Nikolic Rues Lame Rhyno

A full book on Epsom day might lose a key chapter, writes Craig Young.

Camino Heads To France

FORMER Keira High basketball standout Renae Camino has brushed up on her French to prepare for the next chapter of her burgeoning career.

This Vote To Be Last

SATURDAY may mark the final chapter in Peter Blackmore's political career but a new episode in his personal life is about to begin.

Town's Darkest Chapter

MORE than 400 people gathered yesterday for the funeral of a humble South Coast couple murdered in their Batehaven home earlier this month.

Farah Tells Tigers To Stay Sharp

WESTS Tigers skipper Robbie Farah has warned his surging team cannot afford to relax, with their bogy side Parramatta looming in the next chapter of the scramble for NRL finals positions.

Schwarzer's New Chapter, With A Twist

Mark Schwarzer's professionalism is a lesson to others, writes Rupert Bates in London.

Bohemian A Weirdo Rhapsody

THE way, way out performers from the Lovelorn Living Party are about to unleash a new chapter in their exploration of love.

Newest Payne Rides High

SAM Payne yesterday wrote a new chapter in his famous racing family's history when he won at his first ride.

City 'needs Help To Grow'

THE Property Council of Australia's Illawarra chapter has welcomed the NSW Government's continued support for the growth of Port Kembla's port.

Growth Is Event Focus

THE Illawarra chapter of the Property Council of Australia is hosting a lunch at City Beach Function Centre on June 11 to prioritise projects that will help sustain growth in the region.

Time's Up For Disco Decade

As the final episode of That '70s Show goes to air this week, it marks the end of a chapter of television that brought at least three big-name actors to the spotlight.

Editorial Win Stadium Needs More Than Words

ANOTHER chapter is being written in the continuing saga of WIN Stadium with the State Government pledging $80,000 for a study into the construction of a new western grandstand.

Tale Of Daring And Sacrifice Makes A Comeback

An award-winning play explores a little-known chapter of Australian-Irish history, reports Jo Roberts.

It's Been Noyce, But I'm Leaving Tigers

STEVE NOYCE yesterday resigned as chief executive of Wests Tigers, saying it was the right time for him to move on to the next chapter in his life.

Little Milton Sells For $1mil

ANOTHER chapter in the history of Wollongong's oldest residential site was written this week when Little Milton was sold for almost $1 million.

Legal Careers Do Your Future Justice

This is an edited version of a chapter in Legal Careers: Do Your Future Justice, published by Career FAQs.