ABC Radio What The Papers Say

AAP General News (Australia)
04-29-2009
ABC Radio What The Papers Say

Melbourne Age:

Billionaire RICHARD PRATT dies after a long battle with prostate cancer.

Health authorities hunting for 22 Australians who came into contact with New Zealand
students who are confirmed to have swine flu.



SMH:

The federal government's planning a major review of the superannuation industry.

Younger brains are tricked by alcohol according to a health administrator from the US.

Fuel thieves discovered in Blue Mountains after they siphoned the fuel out of a tow
truck driver's vehicle and asked him to help start their car.



The Australian:

The federal government could impose a major lock down on Australian ports and gatherings
if swine flu outbreak worsens

A split over global warning has emerged from KEVIN RUDD'S cabinet.



Australian Financial Review:

NAB has posted a robust profit

KEVIN RUDD will urge premiers to support a renewable energy scheme

Super fees and commissions will come under scrutiny under the sweeping new review proposed
by the federal government



The West Australian:

Eight West Australians are being tested for swine flue after visiting Mexico or the US recently

Water Corporation pleading with people to cut back on water use after unseasonably
dry period recently



Brisbane Courier-Mail:

Passengers on the tilt train to Cairns aren't being told they're actually travelling
on a different train because the tilt train is off the rails at the moment.

Brisbane's Lord Mayor believes the city needs to grow up towards the sky .. with more
high rise accommodation provided.



Adelaide Advertiser:

12 South Australians quarantined and being tested for swine flu .. ranging in age from 11 to 62.

The disgraced former SA Roads Minister has admitted his driving record is worse than
first thought .. with 59 infringements in a 14 year period.



Hobart Mercury:

A new report has found a decade of economic prosperity has done little for the disadvantaged
in Tasmania.

Tasmania's hopes of having an 18th team in the AFL have been boosted after New South
Wales govt withdrew support for upgrade of ground in Sydney's west



Canberra Times:

Support for more military spending seems to be falling .. with a poll finding more
people want less spent .. although the force is still held in high esteem

Eight wedge-tailed eagles have been killed south of Canberra in the Bombala area



NT News:

A territory woman is in isolation after showing symptoms of swine flu

The Queen has sent her first public email to a group of young people including a Territorian.



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