Carlton trio back, wiser and fitter

THE very public evidence of an unfortunate Christmas bender that ended messily might suggest the opposite, but Ryan Houlihan, one of a trio of players suspended by the Blues, insists his club does not have a bad drinking culture.

Goat Island plan is more than one man's vision

As a member of the Goat Island Reference Group,

Friend tells of attempt to find out what made Percy tick

IT WAS the early 1960s when Ronald Anderson met the Percy family. Derek Percy and his family moved in one street away from the Andersons in the Victorian town of Mount Beauty.

Sea beast

Thomas Hahn, one of the creators of the BMW Oracle's America's Cup trimaran, describes the power their design had to harness as "about the equivalent of five big trucks standing on a little cup".

Pollution concerns may sink plan for Homebush marina

STATE Government plans to develop a $300 million marina at Homebush Bay may be scuttled by its own environment department, which says the project would expose people to serious health risks from pollution.

Nautical charms

Its historic seaport is the jewel of a suburb with gorgeous views and vibrant leisure pursuits, writes Kate Robertson.

All that effort adds up to a gold medal

Sampson Wong's hatred of homework helped set him on a path to mathematics glory, writes Heath Gilmore.

Olympic-size marina destined for Homebush Bay

A $300 MILLION marina, one of the biggest developments of its kind in Australia, will be established at Homebush Bay, the Premier, Nathan Rees, will announce today.

Boat Showcase Aims To Launch Diy Market

TECHNOLOGY is making boat-building easier and has opened up a new do-it-yourself market.