SOMETHING EXOTIC

IT IS rare that a filly contests the AAMI Vase but Miss With Attitude €” the sole female in tomorrow's group 2 race €” is not just making up the numbers. A strong and impressive-looking filly, Miss With Attitude is coming off a handy sixth (beaten 2.3 lengths) in the Thousand Guineas but she did not get warm on the pace-biased track until the final 100 metres of the race. That run followed her game third (beaten 1.1 lengths) behind Carrara and Extra Zero €” who are also contesting the Vase €” in the Stutt Stakes. Tomorrow, she steps up to the 2040 metres and is one horse in the field of eight who is certain to be suited by the extra journey. She is showing all the hallmarks of an Oaks filly but I think we can get something off her in this race on the way.

Box Hill holds on to fifth spot by narrowest of margins

SAM Iles, who was once on Collingwood's list, was the hero in a thrilling one-point win by the Box Hill Hawks, who withstood a gritty Casey Scorpions fightback to retain fifth position.

Rees In Fine Shape For The Doctor

AT 36, Swansea-Belmont surf lifesaver Matt Rees has a laid-back attitude to competing.

The Perils Of Boganism Are Home Grown

Parents' attitude to education is the key to their children's success.

Pleasant Change To See Thrilling Series End On High Note

THIS time last year a riveting series concluded amid acrimony and unpleasantness. One team - the winners - bore the brunt of the blame. On Wednesday, a riveting series ended in accolades and superlatives, with both teams equally honoured. Perhaps the difference is not in the attitude of the one team involved in both series; but rather that of the other team from last summer.

Top Cop Blasts Motorists' Careless Attitude

POLICE will never get the road safety message through to some speeding, drunk and drugged motorists, Victoria's chief traffic policeman has conceded as a horror new year began on the state's roads.

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The Power Of 3

Nine months after assuming control of Wollongong City Council, the three administrators have earned a grudging respect from staff and the community. They have developed a reputation for getting things done, although managers talk of punishing workloads underpinned by an unforgiving attitude towards delays. MARIO CHRISTODOULOU reports.

Green Watchdog Hails Transport Vision

VICTORIA'S new transport plan has won bouquets from the state's environment watchdog, but there were only brickbats for new Lord Mayor of Melbourne Robert Doyle's attitude to cars.

Rise From The Meltdown With Attitude

When a major disaster happens in life - like losing all your belongings, being sacked or a key relationship ending - it's hard to tell who will bounce back and who will fall in a heap.

How To...handle Criticism

Hearing that your attitude or aptitude doesn't measure up stings, no matter how buoyant your self-esteem. Melbourne psychologist Michael Burge says, "If you suspect this person is saying things simply to make you feel bad and offering you no way to remedy the situation, it probably has more to do with their agenda than your faults."

Gloomy Pm Threatens Confidence: Costello

THE prediction of "doom and gloom" for the economy was being driven by the Rudd Government and its attitude was the biggest threat to consumer confidence, the former treasurer Peter Costello warned yesterday.

Fun, Funky And Flexible

BRAZILIANS and Australians are said to share the same laid-back attitude and love of the sun, beach and outdoors. So it was interesting to see what sort of concept cars popped up at the recent motor show in Sao Paulo, Brazil's largest city.

New Attitude Gives Townsend The Edge

CHARLESTOWN golfer Aaron Townsend said a new aggressive approach helped him secure the NSW Open title yesterday and he would replicate it when he attempts to win a place on the US PGA Tour.

Doberman Ready To Re-launch Ring Assault

STOCKTON cruiserweight Daniel Ammann will take the attitude tomorrow night of the bigger they are, the harder they fall.

Teen Star Sleeps On Tough Day At Office

NEWCASTLE 15-year-old Jake Higginbottom adopted a philosophical attitude after walking away with a "terrible" 11-over-par 82 in the NSW Open golf championship at The Vintage yesterday.

Teen Bottoms Out But Shire Star Shines

FIFTEEN-year-old Jake Higginbottom adopted a philosophical attitude after walking away with a "terrible" 11-over-par 82 in the NSW Open championship at The Vintage in the Hunter Valley yesterday. Cronulla's Jamie Arnold, however, could not wipe the smile off his face after shooting 11 birdies in a course-record 62 in the first round. The 25-year-old rattled off five birdies in his first five holes after teeing off at the 10th just before midday.

Accomplished Much In Adversity With Inspiring 'let's Do It' Attitude

TIM RICHARDS LAWYER 15-8-1972 - 21-10-2008

Newcastle District Clubs Hot On Concept Of Streamlining Competition But Lukewarm On Merger Talks

Newcastle District Cricket Association is poised to cut the competition from 12 to 10 clubs. Herald reporter NEIL GOFFET spoke to each club about their attitude to the impending shake-up.

Hi On Life, Charli Puts Best Foot Forward

SHE may have left children's group Hi-5, but Charli Delaney has not lost her positive attitude.