| Australian stock market closes higher after strong rebound
The media sector was mixed. Consolidated Media edged 3 cents higher to $4.34, News Corporation dipped 7 cents to $22.53, its non-voting script lost 2 cents to $21.98 and Fairfax gained 11 cents to $4.04. The retailers were up, with Coles owner Wesfarmers 69 cents stronger to $38.00, Woolworths was up $1.42 to $31.17, Harvey Norman found 13 cents to $6.00 and David Jones edged 1 cent higher to $4.92. The most heavily traded stock was Centro Properties Group, with 93.5 million shares changing hands, worth $56.96 million. Its shares were 14.5 cents, or 30.21 per cent, stronger at 62.5 cents. Total market turnover was 1.95 billion shares worth $9.89 billion with 1075 shares up, 258 down and 285 unchanged. Share this article What is this? .
Facebook can help improve your health
HEALTH bosses in south Essex are using one of the world's most popular websites to promote healthy living. The South East Essex Primary Care Trust has set up a group on the social networking site Facebook to share information on issues such as sexual health, diet, smoking and alcohol. Jo Apicella, from the PCT, said: "More than a third of a million people live in south east Essex and this is a diverse population. .
Todays Letters: Angelo's working hard for Pasco
We had a portable radio with batteries, but couldn't get any weather reports on it. I can't believe there are all these people living in Florida but no kind of emergency warning system in place to warn them to take cover. Especially with all the hurricanes and storms that come through our state. Joan King, New Port Richey Share your views The Pasco Times welcomes letters from readers for publication. Because of space limitations, letters should be of reasonable length (250-300 words maximum as a rule). Letters may be edited for clarity, taste and length. All letters must be signed and must contain the writer's address and telephone number. Addresses and telephone numbers will not be printed. Send your letter to Pasco Times, 11321 U.S.
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