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.