Stephanie Bunbury discovers Clive Owen's latest role hits close to home.

SEASONED second-rower Steve Simpson reckons there is an upside to too much injury downtime.

THORNTON musician Troy Kemp (pictured) and his collaborator Drew McAlister have cashed in this year, lining up a tour for next year and a generous deal with Adam Brand's management Crossroads Touring Co.

If there ever is such a thing as downtime in the Big Apple, says Patrick McCaughey, then it's a bonus for the city's museums and galleries.

With the big move down south and all, a crucial part of the settling-in phase has been the search for some tangible downtime to help recover from the emotional dislocation of relocation.