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'Scores' dead as troops attack Homs

The United Nations estimates that about 5,400 people have died in Syria since last March.

SCORES, possibly hundreds, of people are thought to have been killed in Syria when President Assad's forces shelled homes in the opposition stronghold of Homs.

 

Call goes out to evacuate St George

The Balonne River has risen faster than expected.

RESIDENTS of St George have been urged to evacuate as the southwest Queensland town awaits an expected record flood peak.

 

Strong $A hurts Coffs manufacturer

W.E Smith of Coffs Harbour is battling the strong dollar to win major worldwide tenders.

COFFS Harbour engineering company W.E Smith Engineering says the strong Australian dollar is pricing it out of major mining contracts.

 

Heat's on to ban solariums

COAST solariums could soon find themselves out of business if the State Government follows NSW in declaring them illegal.
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Boat skipper drinking before crash

The skipper of a boat that crashed, injuring a passenger, returned a positive breath test.

THE skipper of a boat that crashed on Saturday night, injuring a passenger, was driving under the influence.

 

Business boosts Emily's career

20-year-old Emily Perry is excited to take the helm as managerial director at the Boost juice bar in Stockland Rockhampton.

20-YEAR-OLD Emily will become one of Rockhampton's youngest entrepreneurs when she takes the helm of Boost juice bar in Stockland Rockhampton on Wednesday.
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Community debates smacking

Donna Bloedow thinks that ADD should stand for 'adult discipline deficiency'.

TO SMACK or not to smack? It's the age-old question.
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'Hunt for mine jobs waste of time'

A SIGN OF HIS TIMES: Mark Freeman stands behind the sign he erected yesterday at a busy Sunshine Coast overpass, revealing his frustration at not being able to get a job in the booming mining industry.

ALL Mark Freeman has to show for his $6000 investment in securing a mining industry job is a maxed out credit card, an overdue mortgage and mounting bills.
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Mining booty brings hardships

BOOM TIME: There are $32.5 billion of mining projects in the region, planned or under way, which will deliver about 30,000 jobs.

A WHOPPING $32.5b of mining projects in the region are set to deliver some 30,000 jobs, sparking calls for urgent investment in infrastructure and services.
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Beware of beach foam

Sea foam caused by high seas mixing fresh and salt water at Lighthouse Beach.

IT MAY look light and fluffy but health experts are warning people to steer clear of beach foam following recent heavy rain and flooding.
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Citizen Geoff wins Oz Day award

Citizen Geoff wins Oz Day award

Geoff Walker knows that everyone has a tale to tell, it's just a matter of finding the key to unlock their story.

 

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