When work overshadows the rest of life

    You’re finding you or your partner spending more and more time at work at the expense of family time. What’s the answer?

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    Crime & Punishment

    Should Section 280 be repealed? Or should it be amended? Read the article and take part in our anonymous online survey.

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    When it’s not plain sailing

    “Welcome to Holland” is one mother’s explanation of what it feels like to be told that your child has a disability. She said it’s a journey from the initial feeling of loss to acceptance to a determination to help your child lead a normal, fulfilling life.

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    Religion in State schools

    Queensland is home to an increasingly diverse and multi-cultural population, with a range of cultural, religious and non-religious beliefs. Our state schools and communities need to respond to this diversity and meet the needs of contemporary Queenslanders in an inclusive way, and this means ensuring that religious diversity is provided for.

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    Bracing for change

    Remember way back when you were young? If you are the same vintage as me, kids came in many shapes and sizes, and so did their teeth. Some were crooked, some mouths gappy and everyone seemed to manage to eat. Fast forward, and crooked pearly whites seem to be a thing of the past.

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    The Aussie World family fun-park is located behind the iconic Ettamogah Pub on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. With great eateries and outstanding value for money, Aussie World has quickly gained a reputation for fun, service and good old fashioned value-for-money. There are thirty rides and games guaranteed to please all ages. Open every day, except Christmas Day, from 9am to 5pm and rides starts at 10am. See www.aussieworld.com.au for further information.
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    Win a family pass to Australia Zoo Home of the Crocodile Hunter! A team of passionate conservationists work round-the-clock to deliver an animal experience like no other. Cuddle a koala, hand-feed our Asian Elephants, walk with a Sumatran Tiger and watch a crocodile launch from the waters edge. Australia Zoo is the ultimate wildlife adventure delivering conservation through exciting education.
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    The Sorcerers Apprentice - releasing 9th September(rating TBA) Walt Disney Studios, producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Jon Turteltaub, the creators of the “National Treasure” franchise, present THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICE – an innovative and epic comedy adventure about a sorcerer and his hapless apprentice who are swept into the centre of an ancient conflict between good and evil.
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  1. Homespun tunes Kids On The Coast Team 01-Sep-2010
  2. Tactile baby Kids On The Coast Team 01-Sep-2010
  3. Vegies can be fun Kids On The Coast Team 01-Sep-2010
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  1. Evian Babies Cause YouTube Sensation Kids On The Coast Team 01-Sep-2010
  2. Quilts Of Love For Foster Kids Kids On The Coast Team 01-Sep-2010
  3. Splashing More Fun At Cotton Tree Kids On The Coast Team 31-Aug-2010
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  5. Student's Art Goes To Canberra Kids On The Coast Team 31-Aug-2010

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