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'Gay' kookaburra? Not in our school

A MELBOURNE school has dropped the word gay from the classic children's song Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree.
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DVDs still a buzz after 15 years

SEPTEMBER 1 marked the 15th anniversary of the entertainment phenomenon known as the DVD.
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Man fined for breath test refusal

A MAN who refused to provide a breath test appeared in Gladstone Magistrates Court on two charges of failing to provide specimen of breath.

Hungry start to life for Pakistan baby

A PAKISTANI summoned the energy to give birth in a graveyard that has become her refuge from the floods - but she cannot produce the milk to feed her newborn.

Lion shot in US suburb

POLICE have shot dead a 45kg mountain lion romping through a Californian neighbourhood blocks from a well-known French restaurant.

Thief too poor to buy food

A WOMAN who stole food from Coles because she couldn't afford to feed herself was sentenced in Gladstone Magistrates Court last Thursday.

Wetter-than-average spring likely

SPRING has sprung in Central Queensland and it's time to head outside and enjoy the outdoors again.

Flynn vote investigation underway

AN investigation is underway into the incorrect handling of 452 early votes in the seat of Flynn
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Fight to keep Stig's helmet on

A BID to prevent the revelation of the identity of Top Gear's mystery driver The Stig will be heard at the High Court in London on Tuesday.
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Bligh has party support

ANNA Bligh says she has her government's total support, following a drawn-out meeting with MPs, despite several backbenchers speaking against her leadership.