10 Things I Don't Put On My Cv - Marcus Gale

MARCUS Gale is tournament director for the Australian Masters at Huntingdale Golf Club on November 27-30, but don't trust him with your trophy ...

Where Loaf Of Bread Costs Princely $1.3m

HARARE'S Anglican Bishop Sebastian Bakare was in Stockholm on November 10 to receive the Per Anger Prize, Sweden's prestigious human rights award.

Hospitals Need More Funds And Support, Not Yet Another Inquiry

For Peter Garling to state that "a new culture needs to take root which sees the patient's needs as the paramount central concern of the system and not the convenience of the clinicians and administrators" is an insult to all health-care professionals in the public health system ("Public hospitals on 'brink of collapse' ", November 28).

Shared Parenting Is Too Often A Safety Concern

The Chief Justice of the Family Court, Diana Bryant (Letters, November 27) says "there is no imperative in the legislation to hand over children to violent fathers". While this may not technically be the case, it is certainly the outcome for many women and children.

Violent Titus Puts Paid To Empathy

ANATOMY TITUS FALL OF ROME: A SHAKESPEARE COMMENTARY By Heiner Mueller, Bell Shakespeare, CUB Malthouse, November 27. Until December 6. Running time: 120 minutes. www.bellshakespeare.com.au

Varied, Engaging Offering

COMING OUT! PROGRAM A LINK Dance Company, Dancehouse, November 27. Until today. Running time: 120 minutes. www.dancehouse.com.au

Dismiss Or Be Dismissed

* The Governor-General, Sir John Kerr, revealed in his memoirs of the dismissal that he feared that had he indicated to the then prime minister, Gough Whitlam, three years earlier that he intended to dismiss him, he himself would have been dismissed. "I conceived it to be my proper behaviour in the circumstances to stay in my post and not invite dismissal," he said. He also said that on November 6, 1975, the then Opposition Leader, Malcolm Fraser, had told him that if he did not act then to ...

Travails Of The Sisterhood

HERE Women's Circus, Arts House, North Melbourne Town Hall. November 24. Until Sunday. Running time: 80minutes www.womenscircus.org.au

Witty, Enjoyable Tour De Force

DEATH IN WHITE LINEN By Michael Dalley, Fairfax Studio, Full Tilt at the Arts Centre, November 21. Until Saturday. Running time: 60 minutes. www.theartscentre.au

Arid Tale's Survival Struggle

THEATRE THE GOD BOTHERERS Darlinghurst Theatre, November 20 Until December 6

Viva In Tune With Eastern Treasures

JORDI SAVALL: HESPERION XXI Hamer Hall, November 25 www.musicaviva.com.au

Deconstruction But Not So Much Innovation

I LIKE THIS Antony Hamilton and Byron Perry, Chunky Move Studios, November 20 until November 29. Running time: 50 minutes

A Farewell With Real Zeal

AUSTRALIAN STRING QUARTET Cantilena, Collins Street Baptist Church, November 20 www.asq.com.au

Beware Of Spikers

Beware of spikers In regard to the Weekend Illawarra Mercury (November 15) article on drink spiking, how dare Norm Rees state that the incidence of drink spiking is "few and far between".

A Lesson In Charity - A Hand Up Or A Hand-out?

While it's easy to dismiss Gerry Harvey's comments ("Charity a waste, Harvey says", November 21) in the context of a caring society, the operation of many charities runs contrary to the axiom "give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, teach him to fish and you feed him for life".

Fairy Tale Abode

This arts and crafts house has charm, writes Lou Sweeney. KEW 12 St JohnsParade $900,000-plus Auction 2.30pm, November 29 Agent Marshall White, 9822 9999 Melway 45 D6

Give Lpg A Fair Go, Few Do

ONCE again I read a false comparison of LPG and petrol usage (Drive, November 5).

Reading Too Much Into School Statistics Spells Trouble

Jennifer Buckingham argues that New York's system of school performance reporting is a success because "schools given F and D grades improved performance substantially the next year" ("Every good parent deserves truth", November 20).

Revealing Snapshots Of The Shire

STORIES OF LOVE AND HATE Hazelhurst Regional Gallery, Gymea November 19 Until tomorrow

Actors Are Hearing Voices

STORIES OF LOVE & HATE Until Saturday: Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Arts Centre, Gymea November 25-29: Olympic Parade Theatre, Bankstown, Tickets: $18-$25. Bookings: 9707 2111 or www.urbantheatre.com.au

An Idyll Far From Paradise

ONE CLOUD By Shannon Murdoch, Theatreworks, St Kilda, November 15. Until November29. Running time: 90 minutes www.theatreworks.org.au

Cheers For Musicals From Oz

OZMADE MUSICALS Compered by Tony Sheldon, directed by Aaron Joyner. Athenaeum Theatre, November 17. Running time: 160minutes

A Whole Lot Of Framing In The Howard Years, Too

Gerard Henderson laments that "the Liberals make it possible for their political opponents to frame their history" ("The left writes Liberals' history", November 18).

One Hot Fundraiser

Bodyheat Australia will hold fundraising events across the region this November.

A Woman Of Quiet Charms

EMILIANA TORRINI Metro Theatre, November 17

Black Lung Inflated And Waiting To Exhale

AVAST The Black Lung Malthouse Theatre November 15, until December 6 www.malthousetheatre.com.au Running Time: 60 minutes.

High Conduct In Praise Of Mother Nurture

CAETANI CONDUCTS Australian National Academy of Music, South Melbourne, November 15 www.anam.com.au

Lyric Tenor Claims Prize

The German-Australian Opera Grant Finale BMW Edge, November 15, www.mto-gaog.com

'tis The Season To Catch Some Theatre

THE two university events written about above are part of the busiest November-December theatrical calendar on record in the Lower Hunter.

Breathing Life, Wit Into Postmodern Pastiche

THEATRE REVIEW: AVAST II - THE WELSHMAN COMETH By Black Lung Theatre, Malthouse's Tower Theatre, November 15. Until December 6. Running time: 80 minutes. www.malthousetheatre.com.au

Language Of The Body Speaks As Loud As Words

THE WILD BOYS Parade Playhouse, Kensington November 15 Until November 29

Albert To Go Extra Mile

SOMERSBY-trained Special Albert will contest the $400,000 Miracle Mile at Harold Park on November 28 after winning the $60,000 Newcastle Mile on Saturday night.

Loose Terms Of Inquiry Mean Stewart Has A Case

I am puzzled by the circumstances of the inquiry by Chris Ronalds, SC, into the behaviour of Tony Stewart, which led to what the Herald describes as her "independent report" ("Rees faces revolt as MPs grow nervous over sacking and cuts", November 14).

Speed Thrills In A Fast And Furious Performance

AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA City Recital Hall November 15 Until November 29

The Wild Boys

The Wild Boys Parade Playhouse, NIDA Until November 29 Tickets $15-$30 Bookings 1300 795 012 Critic's rating 6/10

Debate Won't Cool Over The Value Of Scientific Papers On Climate Change

Marc Hendrickx's letter (November 14) is an excellent example of the sort of unsubstantiated writing that would not be published in a peer-reviewed journal. Where is the evidence that "low quality papers" are slipping through the system or that reviewers' opinions "are often disregarded by editors"?

Alcott's Charm Shows, But Could Have Shone

? MUSICAL LITTLE WOMEN York Theatre, Seymour Centre, November 12 Until December 7 Reviewed by John Shand

Double Standards And Bright Lights Equal High Drama

THE HYPOCRITE By Moliere, translated by Justin Fleming, Melbourne Theatre Company, Playhouse, Arts Centre, November 12. Until December 13. Running time: 150 minutes. www.mtc.com.au

Strength In Numbers? Not On Martha's Night

? POP MARTHA WAINWRIGHT Enmore Theatre, November 12 Reviewed by Bernard Zuel

How To Become Famous

THE Music Managers Forum (MMF) is hosting a forum called How To Get A Gig And Promote It on November 26.

Walking With Wounds

DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA By John Patrick Shanley, Human Sacrifice Theatre, Chapel Off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran. Until November 23. Running time: 60 minutes. www.chapeloffchapel.com.au

Hospital Needed, Not Grandstand

It was not very uplifting to read the Mercury report (November 7) regarding the NSW Premier Nathan Rees' visit to the region.

Climate Doubts Based On Short-term Irrelevancies

The opinion piece by Michael Duffy contains multiple errors of fact and plenty of errors of interpretation ("Truly inconvenient truths about climate change being ignored", November 8-9).

The Great War

TURNING points of World War I, which ended just 90 years ago on November 11, 1918:

Waratah Team Storm Into State Women's Finals

WARATAH trio Jan Baldwin, Robyn Suprano and Mollie Bell will represent the region when they play in the state finals of the Peugeot Women's Classic on November 27.

Grim Tale No Child's Play

THEATRE REVIEW: SPINNING STRAW By Kate Herbert, La Mama, November 7, until November 15. Running time: 70 minutes. www.lamama.com.au

Delightful Double Does Brahms Proud

MUSIC REVIEW: AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Hamer Hall November 9 (and today at 8pm). www.aco.com.au

Delightfully Dour British Zeitgeist

ELGAR FESTIVAL: CONCERT TWO Sydney Symphony, conducted by Vladimir Ashkenazy Opera House, November 7

What's The Point? Rules Go Way Beyond The Limit

As Miranda Devine suggests ("On the nose - how decent drivers pay", November 8-9) there is now a subculture of unlicensed and uninsured drivers on our roads. The community must decide if it wishes to tolerate this or reform the points system.

No People Like Show People

MOON OVER BUFFALO Presented by: Newcastle Theatre Company Venue: NTC Theatre, Lambton (phone 4952 4958) Season: Ends November 22

Message To Spread

STROUD, Gloucester and Barrington residents will hold a roadside rally at 10 sites on Saturday, November 29, to oppose the expansion of mining in their area.

Obama-rama And Our Student's Surge Add To The Drama

GOOD news! Historically, November is a good month for the Australian market. The All Ords has closed up for the month on 11 occasions over the past 13 years - or 85 per cent of the time and for an average gain of 2.8 per cent. Unfortunately, that's the kind of hopeless head-screwed-on-backwards type of thinking that gives our financial planners nightmares.

The Importance Of Being Earnest

The Importance Of Being Earnest Belvoir St Theatre Until November 30 Tickets $33-$54 Bookings (02) 9699 3444 Critic's rating 7/10

It Is As Simple As Abc - Let There Be No Bail-out By The Taxpayers

The face of ABC Learning was child care, its real business was quite different ("Nanny state will babysit ABC kids", November 8).

Pool Your Hopes

Light and water set a relaxed tone, writes Lou Sweeney. GLEN IRIS 93 Glen Iris Road $1.5million-plus Auction 2pm, November 22 Agent Woodards, 98051111 Melway 60 A6

Eight Acts Strive For The Top Prize

BAND COMP FINAL November 14: Regent Theatre, Wollongong The last heat of the Mercury BlueScope Youth Band Competition was held last night at the City Diggers Club.

Breathing Heroic And Sinister Life Into The Inert Lump

CLAIRE WATSON Ephemeral works, Counihan Gallery, 233 Sydney Road, Brunswick, until November 16 BRITT SALT Monoform, manifold, Helen Gory Galerie, St Edmonds Road, Prahran, until November 15, helengory.com SAM JINKS Karen Woodbury Gallery, 4 Albert Street, Richmond, until November 8, kwgallery.com

Collaborations Become Acts Of Creation

JAZZ WANGARATTA FESTIVAL OF JAZZ Until November 23

Simply Storytelling With Beastly Consequences

THEATRE THE THANK YOU DINNER Ensemble Theatre, November 3

Plumbing The Depths Of Lies That Bind

THE LOWER DEPTHS By Maxim Gorky, Ariette Taylor Productions, fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, City. Until November 29. Running time: 160 minutes.

Unleashed Dogg Takes The Rap

SNOOP DOGG and ICE CUBE Sunday, November 2, Rod Laver Arena

Tender Telling Of Stolen Heritage

THEATRE REVIEW: YIBIYUNG By Dallas Winmar, Company B and Malthouse Theatre, October 31. Until November 16. Running time: 150 minutes www.malthousetheatre.com.au

East

East Seymour Centre Until November 22 Tickets $25-$34 Bookings (02) 9351 7940 Critic's rating 6/10

Kiss Me Like You Mean It

Kiss Me Like You Mean It Old Fitzroy Until November 22 Tickets $20-$28 Bookings 1300 438 849 Critic's rating 5/10

Focus On Johnnie To

4/5 FOCUS ON JOHNNIE TO At ACMI from Thursday to November 16

Detainee To Launch His Story

FORMER Guantanamo Bay detainee Mamdouh Habib will launch his book, My Story, at 2pm on Sunday, November 9, at Hamilton's Wesley Hall, in Beaumont Street.

It's Time To Bet On A Sure Thing After A Bit Of Positive Thinking

It is November 1. An historic date.