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Trading on Anzac Day?
EVEN if the State Government rejects an application by Kmart to open before 1pm on Anzac Day, local veterans are disappointed.
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Hospital flies tattered flag
IS Australia a country that is in tatters? The Australian flag which has been flying on the flagpole at the entrance to the Ballina Hospital would suggest that.
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Gladys still keen to dance at 102
GLADYS McClymont complained about her shoes. The rubber soles provided too much grip, and she couldn’t dance as well as she wanted to.
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It’s time to clean up the Shire
his Sunday, February 27, is Clean Up Australia Day, and there are several clean-up sites in the shire.
News
Escapee found under mattress
A PRISONER who escaped from a courthouse in northern NSW has been found hiding under a mattress.
- Mourners say goodbye to Trinity
- Naked Obama aide 'berated Congressman'
- 'Stillborn' Sydney elephant calf alive
- Dams save border towns from floods
- Chickens dumped on highway
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Entertainment
Free digital TV channels popular
AUSTRALIANS are increasingly choosing free-to-air digital channels with shows like Lost, The Big Bang Theory, sport and children's shows pulling in viewers.
- Lindsay Lohan files $US100m lawsuit
- Adelaide woman wins Mary Poppins role
- Fashion mostly a flop on Oscars carpet
- Film surfing the shortboard debate
- Hurt Locker takes Oscars glory
Lifestyle
Scientists draw DNA from ancient eggs
AUSTRALIAN scientists have, in a world first, extracted DNA from the fossilised eggshells of extinct birds, including giants such as the moa and elephant bird.
Sport
Sharks need more people
THE Ballina Sharks baseball club is close to putting a team in the Major League for the first time that current club members can remember.
- Basketball teams aim high
- Ballina Bears stay on top
- Golf day will aid charity
- Battle for top spot is on
- Bears on top
Business
Housing supply challenges recovery
A GREATER share of the economy needs to be devoted to housing to deal with a population boom, otherwise property prices and rents will rise, the RBA says.
- Africa a new frontier for oil
- Australia's youth bore brunt of crisis
- Lawsuits could cost Toyota over $US3b
- SMEs most optimistic on profits
- How to lead in the recovery
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Things To Do
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Maclean Highland Gathering (Scottish Festival)
Come to Maclean and experience a piece of Scotland in Australia. Saturday, 27 Mar, 2010 – 9am Maclean View event details » -
The Big Joke Bangalow Comedy Festival
Bangalow's fourth annual comedy fest held at the Bangalow A & I Hall. Thursday, 18 Mar, 2010 – 9am Bangalow View event details » -
Nimbin Mardi Grass
Nimbin Mardi Grass held all over Nimbin. Saturday, 1 May, 2010 – 9am Nimbin View event details » -
The Bangalow Billycart Derby
The Bangalow Billycart Derby held on Byron Street. Sunday, 16 May, 2010 – 8am Bangalow View event details » -
Country Energy Casino Beef Week
Country Energy Casino Beef Week held all over Casino. Saturday, 22 May, 2010 – 9am Casino View event details »
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- Film surfing the shortboard debate
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- Trans-Tasman rower off course
- Handcuffed inmate still on the run
- Tipple a day keeps obesity at bay
- Wicks waits for decision
- David + maths = champion
- Business confidence high: NAB
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