The Moment: Mexico City, Mexico - June 18, 2008

I had gone to mexico city to photograph child matadors, but by the time I arrived, my contacts had fallen through. With no idea what to shoot instead, I was told by a local to take a look at the "naked farmers" who protest at a square on the Paseo de la Reforma, Mexico City's main boule-vard, from noon to 2pm and from 4pm to 6pm every day.

Deans Wary Of French, 'redevelopment Stage' Or Not

WALLABIES coach Robbie Deans will rely on his old Crusaders contacts to get an insight into the touring French team before the first Test in Sydney on June 28.

Robbie Brushes Up On His French

Australia 18 Ireland 12 WALLABIES coach Robbie Deans will rely on his old Crusaders contacts to gain an insight into the touring French team in readiness for the Test in Sydney on June 28.

Israel And Hamas Move A Step Closer To Gaza Truce

ISRAEL inched closer yesterday to a ceasefire with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, as France confirmed it had direct contacts with the militant Islamic group.

Bacterial Infection Suspicion

A YOUNG man has been admitted to a Hunter hospital with suspected meningococcal disease which, if confirmed, would make his the third case in the region this year. Hunter New England Health Public Health Physician Dr David Durrheim said the young man was in a stable condition and that antibiotic treatment had been arranged for his close contacts as a precaution to prevent spread of infection. His symptoms included a high temperature with headache and nausea, and a skin rash.

Nelson Seeks New Friends If Us Falters

THE Federal Government is building contacts with China, India and Japan amid concern that the United States will pull out of Iraq as part of a wider shift towards isolationism.

Hannans Mines Mal's Papuan Links

MINING company Hannans Reward is banking on AFL footballer Mal Michael's Papuan roots and contacts to identify resource projects in Papua New Guinea.

Get In The Know

We're relying on contacts more than ever to get ahead in our career, so it's worth cultivating them, writes Steve Dow.

Mokbel 'bribed A Magistrate' $100m Fugitive's Deals Outlined

FUGITIVE drug boss Tony Mokbel told underworld contacts that he paid a $20,000 bribe to a magistrate and was connected with a break-in at police headquarters.

$100m Mokbel 'bribed Magistrate'

FUGITIVE drug boss Tony Mokbel told underworld contacts that he paid a $20,000 bribe to a magistrate and was connected with a break-in at police headquarters.

Pm Gives Senator A Grilling On His Links With Burke

THE West Australian Liberal senator David Johnston has been elevated to the ministry, but not before the Prime Minister, John Howard, questioned him extensively about his previous contacts with the disgraced lobbyists Brian Burke and Julian Grill.

Windang Death Goes Unnoticed By Neighbours

LAKE Illawarra police have called on the elderly to form closer contacts with neighbours after a 61-year-old man's body lay undiscovered for more than a week in a Windang caravan park.

Ministers Put Blowtorch To Rudd On Burke

KEVIN Rudd has "supped with the devil" and lied about his conversations with Brian Burke, the Government claimed yesterday, as it sought to turn his contacts with the disgraced former WA premier into a "character issue".

Burke Invitation Boasted Of Rudd's Presence

KEVIN Rudd "supped with the devil" and lied about his conversations with Brian Burke, the Government claimed yesterday, as it sought to turn his contacts with the disgraced former WA premier into a "character issue".

Spanish Pm Halts Basque Peace Talks

THE Spanish Government has suspended the peace process and broken off all contacts with the Basque separatist group, ETA, in the wake of the weekend bomb attack on Madrid's main Barajas Airport.