Oz in Spain

Favourites take the main Oscars

PENELOPE CRUZ had the honour of presenting the first award of the 2010 Oscars – but later missed out on her own chance of winning a second consecutive Academy Award for best supporting actress. (more…)

Water and land-based pursuits at Gibraltar show

THE ANNUAL Gibraltar International Boat Show will include a special government-backed “Experience Zone” this year. (more…)

Moulin Rouge-themed gala in Marbella

ROTARY CLUBS on the Costa del Sol are holding a gala dinner in Marbella to raise funds for the organisation’s international “End Polio Now” project. (more…)

Bowling them over with his diplomatic skills

THE JURY REMAINS out on John Howard’s tenure as Australian prime minister from (1996-2007) but the verdict is pretty well unanimous on his cricket accomplishments. (more…)

Developing creativity – and unwinding

DRAWING AND painting is a great way to unwind and relax, and with some helpful pointers from a professional, and a basic understanding of the fundamentals, the enjoyment can be magnified. (more…)

Fund-raising race night in Mijas

THE FOUNDATION for Abandoned and Mistreated Animals (F.A.M.A.) is holding another fund-raising race night at Restaurante El Potro on 13 March, where guests can enjoy a buffet dinner plus half a bottle of wine for €18 a person, with El Potro donating €5 for every diner to F.A.M.A. (more…)

The good, the bad – and the plain silly of Eurovision

Lordi: Finland's first, and to date only, Eurovision winners

FROM THE country that gave us Lordi – winners in 2006 – this year’s Eurovision contest will feature some rocky East Finnish folk from the Moon Whisperers (Kuunkuiskaajat). (more…)