Tensions are running high among the Kambala set ahead of Nic Stavropoulos' long-awaited retrial in Greece - especially because it means several holiday guests will be named for the first time ....
In Kambala, buffaloes are not farm animals. They are trained competitors, treasured assets and community symbols. Owning a strong Kambala buffalo pair is pride and responsibility ....
No other buffaloes are allowed to race alongside this pair. It is a gesture of respect that has survived centuries, even as governments, borders and laws have changed around it ....
Runners climb areca nut trees for grip strength and balance, pushing their feet against smooth bark until their legs burn. They swim across ponds at sunrise to build lung capacity ....
Police said that the family has not indicated any pressure he may have faced. Investigators are collecting evidence and questioning all those connected to the case ....
But behind the sandstone walls of Kambala in Rose Bay, a series of controversies involving well-heeled parents and staff has left its reputation decidedly less polished ... he recruited at Kambala events.
Among the rules include a bar for ‘Kambala’ jockeys or other personnel from hitting buffaloes when they enter the plain land after crossing the slush track ....