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Locals challenged to have a crack
October 09, 2008
Section: News
Animal rights advocates are calling on the Illawarra to be a pioneer in the use of cruelty-free eggs.
Foxes rue missed opportunities
October 09, 2008
Section: Sport
Port Kembla has qualified for another grand final appearance after finishing too strongly for Fernhill in last Saturday’s Illawarra Premier League clash at Ball’s Paddock.
Art of creating enduring bond
October 09, 2008
Section: News, Community
Jennifer Dawson and Jeanette Southam met three years ago through the Compeer volunteer program and have since formed a friendship so strong that they regard each other as “soul sisters.”
Heathens with hearts
Heathens with hearts
October 09, 2008
Section: Opinion
A NUMBER of years ago I was invited into the world of an articulate, passionate woman whose husband had died just six months prior.
She invited me to report on her husband’s story for the publication I was working for at the time – to tell the story of how he travelled to Switzerland and allowed
...Editorial opinion
October 02, 2008
Section: Opinion
Imagine reading the following job description in a newspaper: “Wanted: Person to be on-call 24-hours a day, seven days a week, often required to work night shifts, no penalty or overtime rates apply.
Editorial Viewpoint
September 25, 2008
Section: Opinion
Few people would deny that certain personal qualities are important in anyone elected to public office.
Donations look terrible
September 18, 2008
Section: Opinion
Am I missing something here or is the whole political donations issue a no-brainer?
Less sighs
September 04, 2008
Section: Opinion
I HAVE noticed recently, in myself and society at large, a fairly hefty chunk of fatalism.
Survival of the cutest
August 28, 2008
Section: Opinion
The nation was recently gripped by the plight of an orphaned whale initially named Colin, later renamed Colette in keeping with its actual gender.