ICAC head sounds off Nov 16, 2009
But yesterday, Bryce Courtenay and his wife Christine Gee opened their apartment overlooking the harbour to influential Sydneysiders to highlight the plight of park rangers worldwide who are killed doing their job - either by animals, poachers, drug cartels or guerilla movements. Adventurer Lincoln Hall, Miss Australia 2007 Caroline Pemberton and business identities attended, as did Sean Willmore, the director of The Thin Green Line Foundation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Sculpture prize adds a twist to iron wire work Nov 7, 2009
She should be here to receive it,'' said Mr Courtenay, whose father, the novelist Bryce Courtenay, set up the prize to commemorate his late son, Damon. Ms Aghababaee told the Herald she was very disappointed but not surprised to be denied entry to Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Hay, there's still hope for Brown Oct 29, 2009
Other supporters include writer Bryce Courtenay and charity queen Skye Leckie. PACKING IN PRINCES. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
A kick out of reading Sep 19, 2009
The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay had a huge influence on me. I like how Peekay, the main character, has a goal and follows it despite facing huge obstacles along the way. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Book designers take a crafty approach May 22, 2009
She handpainted the watercolour cover of Air Kisses by Zoe Foster; used a new computer tool to place the title of In Bed With (an anthology of women's sex stories) across a photograph of a woman; and met the slick "brand" requirements of Fishing For Stars by Bryce Courtenay. But her most daring design, which was also named best children's cover design of the year, relied on typography. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Stay in Touch Feb 8, 2009
" Those observations are explained by this data ... What we've been reading: According to Nielsen BookScan, the top selling books this month were Atonement, by Ian McEwan (1); 4 Ingredients, by Kim McCosker and Rachael Bermingham (8); The Persimmon Tree, by Bryce Courtenay; and Jamie At Home, by Jamie Oliver. What we've been watching: According to OzTAM, the second India vs Australia cricket test peaked at 2 million viewers in the mainland capitals; the Federer-Berdych night match in the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
