He's 52, he's super-fit, but Abbott's supporters fret about the track he's taking to the top

TONY ABBOTT'S colleagues are beginning to question whether the Opposition Leader's penchant for outdoor pursuits is the best preparation for a tilt at the prime ministership.

Belvoir's new boss has designs upon the company

WHEN the designer Ralph Myers audaciously decided to apply for Neil Armfield's job as Company B Belvoir's artistic boss, he figured he had nothing to lose.

The First Time . . .

IT'S SOME measure of how cold and inhospitable was our first house that when we had visitors from Russia - a university mate and his Muscovite wife - they kept their outdoor clothes on for two days and spent most of the time glued to a wood-burning range in the kitchen.

Getting Fired Up Over A Great Way Of Cooking

The backyard barbecue might be an Australian tradition but, as LISA WACHSMUTH discovers, some people prefer cooking with outdoor pizza ovens instead.

The World In Your Backyard

Jamie Durie is on a mission to reshape the Aussie garden. Graeme Johnstone spoke to the host of TV's The Outdoor Room

A 'pretty Bloody Story' Of A Twisted Tyrant

IT WAS raining and there was a large puddle pooling on the stage. Nothing unusual for the Australian Shakespeare Company which, in 20 years of outdoor productions, has suffered rain, hail, wind, bats, buttinskies and tempests of varying fury.

Bread And Butter

BREAD AND BUTTER NATHAN ZERVOS ROCK PROMOTER What do you do? I'm the owner of Ruffneck Promotions, a small booking agency dedicated to venues and outdoor events with a focus on event management, marketing and artist bookings.

The View

OUTDOOR DURIE DUTY

Inner-city Hideaway

THE advantages of living and working from the one building can come with the downside of feeling permanently on the job.

Tough Job, Great Outlook

THIS is the spectacular view that forms part of what could just be the Illawarra's best job offer.

New Chief Will Bring A Certain Joie De Vivre To Pharmaceutical Job

JUST because Thierry Soursac is heading into a hectic few months familiarising himself with a new job doesn't mean he won't pause for a glass or two of champagne on New Year's Eve.

Scissors Job On Red Tape

Scissors job on red tape

Walking At Work Survey Reveals Surprise

WITH walking a standard feature of his outdoor job, gardener David Bartlett thought he was a shoo-in for hitting the recommended 10,000 steps in a day.

`panestaking' Job Shows Touch Of Glass

``PANESTAKING" work was the only way to describe the delicate outdoor operation at Wollongong City Council chambers yesterday.

Working Out

* the point The sky's the limit for outdoor workers but beware of the grass ceiling.