Bulldog fairytale

FORMER Langwarrin resident Kelly Bowen and her underdog American college aim to make Women's NCAA Tournament history today.

Bowen looks to Bali for help but the horizon is bleak

AS THE budget approaches, Chris Bowen might occasionally wonder about what could have been. Seemingly headed for the prestigious finance portfolio after the election, Bowen, a minister on the make from NSW, found himself landed in immigration. With constant boat arrivals and overflowing detention numbers, this is a nightmare job that seems to get worse by the week.

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Bowen, north Queensland, was hit by a cyclone that started blowing at 2.30pm from the south-east, straining several buildings till a lull about 4pm, then started from the north-west at 6pm and blew for an hour, bringing torrents of rain. The Theatre Royal in Powell Street was blown away and a building occupied by Messers Cameron and Coutts collapsed. Verandahs in Herbert Street were blown down, damaging shops, and a number of roofs were blown off, including part of the roof covering the balcony at Wissenden's Hotel.

Chi-X wins in-principle trade licence

AS THE new market supervisor and regulator draws up its market integrity rules, the federal government has cautiously revealed that Chi-X will be the first market operator to compete with ASX.

Fraud a problem in super: Bowen

SUPERANNUATION Minister Chris Bowen has acknowledged the problem of fraud in Australia's rapidly growing self-managed super industry.

Super tax skewed too much to high earners

LOW and middle-income earners could receive boosts to their super savings and the 9 per cent compulsory contribution, the federal minister, Chris Bowen, signalled yesterday.

Barnes delivered by two secret agents

IT WAS an indication of the strong character of the man that there were no leaks, whispers or dummy passes before Berrick Barnes announced he was leaving Queensland for the Waratahs.

Bowen magic has Cowboys riding high once again

BOTH coaches were lining up the superlatives for North Queensland dynamo Matt Bowen after his brilliant display in the Cowboys' 34-18 upset NRL win over Gold Coast at Skilled Park on Friday night.

Wright And Bowen Out Of Surf Title

THE South Coast's hopes for the Billabong World Junior Championship ended yesterday with the shocking defeat of Dean Bowen and Owen Wright.

Bowen Rides Wave Into World Titles

NSW and Australian junior champion Dean Bowen surfed his way into the Billabong ASP World Junior Championships, which start at North Narrabeen today, with a runner-up finish in the VonZipper Trials yesterday.

War's End

WAR'S END by Victoria Bowen Woolshed Press, $16.95 The Great War changed everyone's lives. This book tells the story of one Australian family's experience of the end of war.

Rhonda's Lonely Life's Behind Her

RHONDA Bowen is a difficult woman to catch now that her list of new friends has expanded to 18.

Bowen Revels In Pounding Wa Swell

GERROA'S Dean Bowen has made a promising start to the Australian Junior Surfing Titles in pounding 3m surf at Margaret River, Western Australia.

'adoption' Plea Brings Flood Of Calls

RHONDA Bowen's unusual call in yesterday's Mercury to be adopted by an elderly couple has won her many hearts.

Rhonda Wants To Be Adopted

MOST people adopt children, cats or even dogs, but Wollongong retiree Rhonda Bowen is seeking an elderly couple to adopt her.

Loss Helps Our Finals Assault: Easts

EASTERN SUBURBS' loss to Randwick in the final round of the Shute Shield was one they needed to have if they are to earn a back-to-back shot at the Sydney club title, coach Scott Bowen said.

Cowboys Lose No.1 Gun For The Season

INJURED North Queensland fullback Matt Bowen hopes the radical surgery that worked wonders for teammate Ty Williams will save his career, too.

Winners And Losers In Funding For Drugs

BOWEN OLIVER is one of a small group of Australians whose continued life depends on a drug that will cost taxpayers up to $500,000 per patient a year. Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome

Obe's Need For Speed

HE'S the fastest player at the North Queensland Cowboys - and we're not talking about Matt Bowen.

Accused Denies Injecting Cocaine Into Prostitute Killed By Overdose

JO-ANNE BOWEN was finding it difficult to locate a vein in which to inject drugs, so she begged for help. Dennis Tsokas