Vanessa Knows Both Worlds

THERE'S no doubt Vanessa Amorosi is out there somewhere in the real world, but on Saturday, November 15, she will be performing at Pokolbin.

Lake Kermesse Called Off

THE Lake Macquarie Games Cycling Kermesse scheduled for November 9 has been cancelled because of lack of entries.

Parties Recruit Armies Of Lawyers To Scrutinise Vote

JUST days from the November 4 poll, at least four states are embroiled in legal disputes over voter registration and related issues, while doubts remain over the accuracy of some voting machines.

Real (food) Handbook

To coincide with the Good Food Affare at Castle Hill Showground from November 21-23, the(sydney)magazine's Real Food Handbook celebrates real food for the future - sustainable, organic, local and ethical.

Saturday, November 1 - Pay Tv

Dan Cruickshank's Raiders of the Lost Art

Drawn Blank

Drawn Blank Bob Dylan's Art Friday until November 19

Not All Fun And Games

Blowing Whistles Darlinghurst Theatre Until November 15 Tickets $25-$30 Bookings (02) 8356 9987 Critic's rating 7/10

Busting Out!

Busting Out! Parade Theatre, NIDA Today at 1pm; November 12-15, 7.30pm Tickets $35-$45 Bookings 132 849 Critic's rating 6/10

Plenty At Stake For Players And Coach Alike

When the Wallabies embark on their November tour the win-loss column will be the greatest measure of success.

Russian Resurrection Film Festival

RUSSIAN RESURRECTION FILM FESTIVAL At the Como from Wednesday to November 5

World Cup Goes Back To Its Roots In A Bold Bid To Avoid Being Thrown Back On Scrap Heap

THE World Cup trophy that will be presented to the captain of the winners of the final at Suncorp Stadium on November 22 was almost recast before the last tournament as a body-building trophy.

The Magic Of Mexican Realism Is In Good Hands

? PHOTOGRAPHY PEDRO MEYER- HERESIES Australian Centre for Photography Until November 15 Reviewed by Robert McFarlane

...and Endgame For Afters

ENDGAME: 1958-2008 By Samuel Beckett, The Eleventh Hour, 170 Leicester Street, Fitzroy. October 21. Runs until November 8. www.theeleventhhour.com.au Running time: 90 minutes

Wallabies Fit For The Purpose - Deans

WALLABIES coach Robbie Deans yesterday conceded his team would be underdone for the final Bledisloe Cup match in Hong Kong on November 1.

Morgan Pushes It Good

NESSA MORGAN supporting SALT-N-PEPA November 1: Waves, Towradgi Tickets: $55 + bf Ph: 1300 GET TIX (438 849) or Waves In her youth, Nessa Morgan would listen to Salt-n-Pepa encouraging their fans to "push it good" or "shoop". Now the Sydney-based performer is sharing the same bill as her American idols when they come to Australia for a six-date tour.

Air Of Trepidation In World Of Contrast

PETER DAVERINGTON Arc One Gallery, 45 Flinders Lane, until November8 arc1gallery.com JEFFREY MAKIN Landmarks, James Makin Gallery, 716 High St, Armadale, until November 8 jamesmakingallery.com LOUISE HEARMAN Hello Darkness: the Art of Louise Hearman, Glen Eira City Council Gallery, until November2 www.gleneira.vic.gov.au

Hunter Heroes In Doubt For Open

NEWCASTLE pair Nick Flanagan and Nathan Green will wait until the US PGA Tour is finished on November 9 before making a decision to play in the NSW Open Championship at The Vintage.

Baptist Carers To Open Their Doors

BAPTIST Community Services (BCS), a leading provider of aged and community care services in the Hunter, has organised two open days for November.

Counsel On New Bishop

NEWCASTLE Anglican Bishop Brian Farran says he has the name of the person he wants to become his new assistant bishop but he will wait until November before making a final decision.

Officers Cleared Of Deadly Crash-tackle

WHEN Debbie Boyd's son died on November 29, 2003, it sparked a devastating chain of events which landed two of her other children in jail.