Drug labs could be anywhere, and their poisons linger for years

A SIMPLE shower cubicle does the job; a garden shed, garage, or suburban kitchen is even better.

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BOTANICAL PRIZE

Vision for Birrarung marred

The Melbourne riverside space has not fulfilled its potential, say its designers. By Megan Backhouse.

...AND ANOTHER THING

SCIENTISTS can model climate change with 95 per cent probability. Economists can't model economy-wide carbon pricing, yet Martin Feil (Comment, 29/3) thinks economists' forecasts of costs are certain, but he's not sure about climate change. Julia Thornton, Surrey Hills

Clever family comfort

Smart design marries practicality to style, writes Fran Thompson.

Water-colour vista

Melbourne's flower and garden show is back from the dry years. By Denise Gadd.

Uni plan for grand manor advances

A PROPOSAL to sell or lease historic Gleniffer Brae has moved a step closer, despite fierce community opposition.

Suicide theory

The deaths of a man and woman whose bodies were discovered at their home in Auburn yesterday were probably a double suicide, police said. A cause of death has not been identified. The bodies are believed to have lain in a garden shed for up to a week before they were found by a real estate agent. "The circumstances do not appear to be suspicious," Inspector Chris Hill said.

Couple found dead in garden shed

THE bodies of the quiet, middle-aged couple lay in their garden shed for about a week as mail piled up in their letterbox.

THREE OF A KIND Shallot pancakes

Menus often refer to these as shallot cakes or pancakes but the principal ingredient is what we in Australia call green onions and Americans refer to as scallions.

DIARY DATES

- March 31: Maitland Transition Town meeting, Cornerstone Cafe at Organic Feast, East Maitland, 6.30pm, info@purplepear.net.au, purplepear.net.au.

HOME GROWN

THE work of Pat Coleby, while mostly applying to farming, has a lot to teach gardeners.

RISE the diary PEOPLE & EVENTS

MONDAY Cessnock City Toastmasters, 6.45pm, Cessnock Leagues Club, Darwin Street, Cessnock.

Our own English rose

Jane Reddy finds a weekend wonder.

guide to athens

David Whitley uncovers the best of a city where ancient history meets the modern world.

FRIDAY APRIL 1

RATING: 3.5/5

Points of distinction

Two high-rises are looking to the outside to sell the inside, reports Sue Green.

YOU'LL LOVE IT

Paul Caine Director & auctioneer Caine Real Estate

School is in, with saucy bits

The Red Feather Inn combines French-style luxury, convict history and a chef who loves to share his passion for paddock-to-plate cuisine, writes Sam Vincent.

TOP 10 ��� GARDENING

Kitchen Gardens of Australia Kate Herd