Money
Home buyers want stamp duty stamped out
PENNY KENDELL was forced to pay the State Government $20,000 in stamp duty after she purchased a home in Richmond Hill with her daughter - and she is not happy.
Upcoming events
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Woolgoolga Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday 3rd December 2008
Woolgoolga Visitor Information Centre
….Join us for breakfast - members and non-members welcome.
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Twin Towns Toastmasters Meet
Wednesday 3rd December 2008
Dusk Room - South Tweed Sports Club
Twin Towns Toastmasters meet at South Tweed Sports Club.
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Coffs Coast Business Women`s Network Breakfast
Thursday 4th December 2008
Coffs Ex-Serviceman’s Club,
Share information, ideas and knowledge.
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Business Network International
Thursday 4th December 2008
Coffs Harbour Surf Club, Park Beach
Business Network International - Seafarer Chapter.
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Ordinary Meeting - Sunshine Coast Regional Council
Thursday 4th December 2008
Noosa Shire Council
Sunshine Coast Regional Council meeting at Noosa Shire Council.
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Rates could fall to 2.5%: broker
BROKER predicts official cash rate to plummet.
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Reserve Bank cuts interest rates by 1%
THE Reserve Bank has cut official interest rates by 1% to 4.25%
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Keep cash flow off the skids this Christmas
GOOD cash flow now is the way to avoid worries in the new year.
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Large rate cut likely as price pressures ease
POSSIBLE full percentage point may come off the official cash rate.
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News
Bob Irwin celebrates his fifth birthday in style
ALONG with a packed Crocoseum, Robert Irwin shared his big day with the Bananas in Pyjamas, Postman Pat, Spot and Santa Claus. Full details
News
Inflatable boobs lost at sea
MORE than 130,000 inflatable breasts have been lost at sea en route to Australia. Full details
News
Aussies beat Poms at beer making
AUSTRALIA has left Britain with yet another wound to lick, taking out an international gong for best beer. Full details
Lifestyle
London bus gets new life in Byron
A 43-year-old bus, now in retirement from London Transport, has ended up with a better gig – driving tourists and locals around Byron Bay and its environs. Full details
News
Couple wait for first kiss at the altar
ABSTINENCE teachers from Chicago Melody LaLuz and Claudaniel Fabien practised what they preached by sharing their first kiss at their wedding ceremony. Full details
News
Smiley face in night sky
ON Monday night Venus, Jupiter and a three-day-old crescent Moon, appeared as a smiley face above the western horizon. Full details
Entertainment
Australia Zoo at top of must-do list
AUSTRALIA Zoo is in front for top attraction in Qld according to the RACQ 150 must-do list. Public voting continues online to Jan 31, winner announced Feb 28. Full details
Lifestyle
Brunswick beach is NSW’s friendliest
BRUNSWICK Heads officially has the friendliest beach in NSW. Anthony Curtis and his family have lived in Ocean Shores for 13 years and could not agree more. Full details
News
Cardboard figure causes US bank standoff
A STANDOFF at a bank in the US state of New Jersey is over after police learned a "person" seen inside was actually a full-size cardboard figure. Full details
News
Bli Bli's 16 additions to the puppy population
ELLE, the bull mastiff cross from Bli Bli, had a long labour of love on November 3 after giving birth to 16 gorgeous puppies. Not bad for her first litter. Full details
Featured events
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Ballina Shire Christmas Light Up
Ballina Shire local residents lightup their houses to get into….. Full details
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