Macdonald defends his wife's honour and warns: The Nats are sexist

BESIEGED State Government minister Ian Macdonald has a warning for the women of NSW: a change of government would send you back to the Dark Ages.

Keeping The Flag Flying

HMAS Albatross has come a long way since it was just a handful of World War II dwellings. From the jungles of Vietnam to the sands of the Middle East, recruits from the Nowra base have served around the world and will gather tomorrow to celebrate its 60th anniversary. MARIO CHRISTODOULOU reports WHEN Neil Ralph closes his eyes he sees glowing orange worms floating in a dark Vietnamese sky.

De Russie Suites- Central West

72 Hill Street, Orange, 2800

Wine

Millamolong 2006 Orange Riesling

Take-off

Tassie surprise My husband and I and two friends returned to Tasmania for a week's break. As we had not had problems arranging accommodation on the previous trip, we elected this time to book each day as it came. Well, Tasmania these days is a very busy place, so on arrival we realised we neede

Events

COWRA ORANGE MUDGEE BATHURST WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL Where Museum of Contemporary Art, 140 George Street, The Rocks When Today, 5-8pm, tomorrow and Sunday, 11am-3pm and 4-7pm How much $20 pre-booked; $25 at the door More information Infoline and bookings, 8338 8666

Deals & Discounts

GOOD NIGHT'S WREST Hobart's Wrest Point hotel has a four-night package to celebrate the colourful refurbishment of its 197 rooms. From $482 a head, including return air travel from Sydney, guests can enjoy rooms decorated in green, blue, yellow, orange, gold, aqua and purple. Those wishing to ta