Local, national and world news for Gladstone, QLD | Thursday 21 August, 2008
Woman dies after shots fired at residence
A WOMAN lay dead and a man critically injured when Gladstone Police arrived at a West Gladstone residence early yesterday morning. Neighbours had called police after the sound of three gunshots shattered the dawn's silence. Gladstone District Inspector Graham Coleman said police received the neighbour's...-
Aiming for excellence in tennis
A NEW era of tennis at Gladstone State High School will start next year with the School of Excellence Tennis Program. State... -
Energy giants throw up new possibility
AS the game hots up in the coal seam methane gas stakes, the battle between energy giants has thrown up the possibility... -
Police impound vehicles
AT least four drivers in the Gladstone district have had their vehicles impounded by police under new repeat offender laws.... -
Jean inspires Chanel students
DESPITE helping more than 5,000 people sleep a little easier, Jean Madden is fuming mad. "I feel really angry that it's... -
Cian skins rivals
GLADSTONE drivers enjoyed success at the Queensland Leopard Final, which was held at the Cooloola Kart Track at Gympie on...
Australian news
Hull breaks ranks to support visa scheme
A Nationals MP has broken coalition ranks by backing the Rudd government's plan to allow Pacific Islanders to temporarily work in labour-starved rural areas.Man faces bedside court hearing
A man shot three times by police in Queensland's far north will be subject to a bedside court hearing on Thursday.Pricewatch reveals price discrepancies
A long-running survey of grocery prices in Hobart has revealed big price discrepancies for fresh food.'Impossible' to look after baby whale
It is not physically possible to look after an abandoned humpback whale calf that is swimming alone and starving in Sydney's Pittwater, experts say.
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