Dignity for murdered Ebony: Parents shocked at verdict

01 Jul 09 | A GIRL whose parents were last week convicted of her starvation will be known by her middle name – Ebony – but her sisters have asked that her picture not be published.

Rankin inquest to resume

Rankin inquest to resume
01 Jul 09 | AN inquest into the death of an 11-year-old Forster girl who was suctioned to the bottom of a spa threatens, when it resumes Monday, to shake up the pool and spa industry.

Dolphin sculpture idea causes waves

01 Jul 09 | A FORSTER woman has expressed frustration at Great Lakes Council attempts to gag her from commenting on her public art idea – dolphin sculptures.  | CommentsComments (2)
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Basham fronts hearing

Basham fronts hearing
01 Jul 09 | A TOP two place is under threat for Forster Tuncurry after the Hawks were sunk 40-22 on Saturday by the stirrings of a sleeping giant – reigning champions Port City.

Scanes slips into semis

Scanes slips into semis
01 Jul 09 | OLD Bar’s Oscar Scanes made the semi-finals of the weekend’s Newcastle round of the Red Bull Junior Surf Masters series, but was knocked out just shy of the deciding heat at Bar Beach.
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Sets appeal: tennis and physical appearance

Sets appeal: tennis and physical appearance
30 Jun 09 | Beauty aces talent: A spokesman from the All England Club, Johnny Perkins, acknowledged "box office appeal" was one of 28 points considered when courts were allocated. What do you think about the decision to take into account a female player's looks in a tennis game?
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