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Hottest travel destinations for 2012

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:00:00 +1100

WHETHER it’s a cultural sojourn, a spiritual recharge or maybe an active adventure, A&K’s Hot List for 2012 has the latest up-and-coming travel destinations.

Diamonds fall to Silver Ferns

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:00:00 +1100

THE Silver Ferns survived a fierce fightback from Australia to claim a one-goal win in their Constellation Cup clash in Perth last night,.

Christmas money

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:54:30 +1100

THE run up to Christmas is traditionally a period of big spending – and in some cases, overspending.

French media reacts to RWC loss

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:30:00 +1100

THERE were mixed emotions from the French media after France's heartbreaking 8-7 loss to the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup last night.

We're off to see the Queen

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:17:48 +1100

PUT it down to some monarchy madness or delayed cabinet fever from the convict days, but I am off to see the Queen.

Teen shows no fear

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:13:52 +1100

Ernst StewartMADISON “Madi” Stewart doesn't fear sharks – she loves them.

It's a bake-off!

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:12:43 +1100

TRADITIONAL family recipes and clever baking methods are expected to collide in delicious fashion at this year's Mullum Bake-off.

Our lifeguard of the year

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:12:04 +1100

NORTHERN Region Lifeguard Co-ordinator Scott McCartney has been named Lifeguard of the Year at the Surf Life Saving Australia Awards of Excellence in Sydney.

A touch of Europe

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:10:42 +1100

AN ARTISAN smallgoods range produced in Billinudgel will soon be sold through David Jones stores – less than a year after its first product hit the market.

CSG? No fracking way!

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:09:52 +1100

BIG TURN-OUT: A section of Sunday's rally which attracted more than 2000 people.

Input sought for draft plan

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:09:26 +1100

BYRON Council has developed a 10-year draft community strategic plan and wants to find out if residents agree with the outcomes and strategies.

$5000 up for grabs at festival

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:07:21 +1100

DOCUMENTARY makers will have the chance of winning $5000 at the 2012 Byron Bay International Film Festival.

Natural connection

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:06:15 +1100

Landcare members were given a tour of Environmental Trust sites rejuvenated by the Reconnecting Lowland Riparian Corridors on the Brunswick River project.

Prince Harry dating cocktail waitress

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:59 +1100

BRITAIN'S Prince Harry is dating an American cocktail waitress.

Beth's a pin-up for a bygone era

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +1100

BETH Power bases her look on Marilyn Monroe and chose pouring tea as her talent to make it through to the finals of the Miss Pinup Australia competition.

Sailor dies on HMAS Toowoomba

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +1100

A ROYAL Australian Navy sailor serving on HMAS Toowoomba has died while the ship was conducting a port visit to Mumbai, India.

Fancy a working ski holiday in Canada?

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:00:00 +1100

AUSSIES who missed out on getting a gap year experience in Canada this ski season can get a head start on snapping up a working holiday for next year’s winter.

Harris through test unscathed

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:46:34 +1100

RYAN Harris declared himself fully fit for Australia's tour of South Africa after helping the Bulls down Tasmania by five runs in front of 2500 spectators.

Classic Broad stars in victory

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:35:51 +1100

BULLS batsman Ryan Broad amazed the crowd with a classic catch to round out a man of the match performance in the Ryobi Cup match against the Tigers.

$17.5b in profits for big banks

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:22:54 +1100

AUSTRALIA'S big banks will announce nearly $17.5 billion in full-year profits over the next two weeks, rounding off a record reporting season for the sector.