Hussey Ton Salvages Pride As Aussies Spin Out

AUSTRALIA'S struggles against spin loom as a major concern five days before the Bangalore Test, after a vigilant century from Michael Hussey (126 not out) narrowly saved his team the embarrassment of following on in the tour match yesterday.

Olmert Salvages Israeli Coalition As Barak Backs Off

EHUD OLMERT'S political life looks likely to be extended after his coalition partner Ehud Barak yesterday agreed not to support a motion to dissolve the Israeli parliament and force early elections.

Seven Salvages Some Cost In C7

THE Seven Network has slightly reduced the legal bills it must pay for its comprehensive loss in the $200 million C7 trade practices case, by persuading the Federal Court that its suit had "some prospects of success" shortly before the main hearings began in September 2005.

Rally With Rookies Salvages Murray's Self-respect

A CRUMPLED note, listing the Origin games played by each of his players, was all NSW coach Graham Murray retained from the 2007 series, other than the self-respect he salvaged with Wednesday night's 18-4 partial redemption.

Region Salvages Lost Break

IT was the briefest of respites, but hundreds of people in the Illawarra and Southern Highlands took full advantage of yesterday morning's glorious sunshine.

Rate Of Knots

Kath Dolan visits an exhibition of fine wood design showcasing striking work by some of Victoria's leading artists.

New Wave

Clever use of light and recycled materials have cut the energy bills for this futuristic beach house.

Mysteries Of The Novel Laid Bare

What makes a good read is now simpler to comprehend, writes Jane Sullivan.

Going Green

Adam Turner looks at how to keep your old computer from joining the mountain of tech waste that's clogging our landfill.

Cold Take On Spanish Heat

THEATRE REVIEW: BLOOD WEDDING Federico Garcia Lorca, Women Of Asia Company, Chapel Off Chapel. Until May 6. Running time: 140 minutes.

Tuesday - Critic's View

CRITIC'S VIEW REVIEW: Hot Docs -The Gleaners and I: Two Years Later; The Fugitives; All Saints

Skating Around Identity

Notions of "authenticity" are questioned by the Commonwealth Games' flagship visual art exhibition, writes Megan Backhouse. 2006 Contemporary Commonwealth is at ACMI until May 21 and the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia until June 25.

Art & About

WHAT Paul Partos - Final Works 2002 WHERE TarraWarra Museum of Art, 311 Healesville-Yarra Glen Road, Healesville. Phone: 5957 3100.

One-off Payment Salvages Adsteam

ADSTEAM Marine has clung to its full-year profit forecasts only because of a previously undisclosed one-off payment. It has reported a 4.9 per cent lift in first-half net profit to $21.2 million, helped by a $5.3 million pre-tax payment.

Late Muscat Penalty Salvages Draw For Victory

THE last time Melbourne Victory skipper Kevin Muscat took a penalty in front of a capacity crowd in his home city, it was to give the Socceroos the lead against Uruguay in a World Cup qualifier.

Duchess Of Hazzard

Shirley Hazzard made one of her rare visits to Australia last week. The acclaimed expatriate novelist speaks to Jane Sullivan.

Peachy Keen

Emma Lung wants to be a star. And with her combination of looks, talent, ambition and luck she just might get there. She spoke with Luke Benedictus.

Pay Tv

Life on Liberty Street (2004) Hallmark, 10.15pm 25 Films ... No. 11 Breathless (1960) World Movies, 8.30pm Jazz meets Symphony Ovation, 8pm

In Brief

Undisputed masters

Court Of Dreams

Roger Federer is playing the most magnificent tennis of his career, and, some say, of all time. So how would he fare against a rampaging Pete Sampras, the most successful player in the history of the men's game? Rohit Brijnath comtemplates a tantalising fantasy match, played out on Rod Laver Arena.