Local, national and world news for Gladstone, QLD | Wednesday 9 July, 2008
Cancer survivors challenge State's health services commitments
A TRIO of cancer survivors fighting for the Gladstone community's needs met with Queensland health minister Stephen Robertson yesterday morning and asked him why? If, as Mr Robertson said yesterday, the Bligh Government is committed to providing the best possible health facilities for Queenslanders,...-
Darryl bowls his way back through team bonding
IT was a comeback Port Curtis indoor bowler Darryl Austin will never regret making. After quitting the sport a few years... -
Owner shows resolve after repeated robberies hit hard
WE will not give into the criminals, we will not be intimidated by them," Paul Kent, owner of Toolooa 7 Day Pharmacy, said... -
On the prowl in Pacific Ranch
A PACIFIC Ranch household is locking its doors against intruders and warning others to be more vigilant about security... -
Speak now or forever say goodbye to Marley Brown Oval
The fate of Marley Brown Oval was on the cards for discussion at the Gladstone Regional Council general meeting yesterday,... -
Rugby team claims state titles
KIN KORA Primary's Sam Smith was part of the Capricornia Under-12 Rugby League team who rolled all of their opposition at...
Australian news
Lone kayaker rescued in Whitsundays
A lone kayaker has been rescued in the Whitsunday Islands off Proserpine in North Queensland after he sent a mayday call saying the boat was sinking.Qld conservative merger 'under a cloud'
Queensland Liberal president Mal Brough has called a state council meeting on Thursday night amid fears coalition merger talks have broken down.Ex-North Melbourne skipper Dench jailed
Former North Melbourne premiership captain David Dench will spend four months in jail for his role in a multi-million dollar university fraud.Antibiotics may get tougher warnings
US authorities have ordered stronger warnings about a type of antibiotics due to the risk of tendon problems.
World news
Prince Harry helps charity in Lesotho
Prince Harry has worked up a sweat as he carted wheelbarrows of cement to help refurbish a school for mentally disabled children in Lesotho.Corby returned to prison after treatment
Australian drug smuggler Schapelle Corby has been returned to her Bali jail after being treated in hospital for two and a half weeks for depression.Iraq to reject US deal without pullout
Iraq says it will not reach any security pact with Washington unless it sets a date for the pullout of US-led foreign troops.G8 reject Mugabe's legitimacy
Group of Eight leaders have rejected the legitimacy of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's government and promised "further steps" against the regime.
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