Defenders vow to press on
THE captain of the anti-whaling ship MV Bob Barker has vowed to remain in the Southern Ocean despite yet another violent encounter.
Reforms face the axe
THE controversial polytechnic and academy system will be abolished if the Liberals win state government.
Security call after escape
AN escape from the Ashley Youth Detention Centre yesterday has prompted calls for a review of security.
Bare all qualifications
THIS job requires no uniform. It pays $20 an hour and is so relaxing people have been known to fall asleep on the job.
Nathan refuses to cough up
A CHEST infection nearly prompted Nathan Gatehouse to pull out of the second round of the Tasmanian Open Golf.
O-Yes! First Lady's invite
THE First Lady in the front row - that's want Melbourne fashion chiefs want.
Editorial: Time to take notice
VOLUNTEERS do not do their bit for glory, which is just as well because there is precious little of that most of the time.
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