AAP General News (Australia)
08-02-2000
VIC: Main Stories in today s Melbourne newspapers =2
THE AGE
Page 1 - The Prime Minister says children have a right to a mother and father; the
row between Labor and the unions is set to continue; a huge explosion outside the Philippines
ambassador's residence killed at least three and injured 21, including the ambassador.
Page 2 - Building approvals plummeted by a record amount in June; the price of unleaded
petrol in Ouyen, in Victoria's north-west, soared to 101.9 cents a litre, possibly the
highest price ever charged in the state.
Page 3 - Federal transport Minister John Anderson last night ordered a review of Sydney
airport's power supply.
World - Feuding allies rule out impeachment of President Wahid in the lead-up to assembly;
the days of a political wife in the White House are numbered.
Finance - United Energy yesterday confirmed it plans to float 30 per cent of its Uecomm
telecommunications subsidiary; the South-African controlled Anglo American is on the prowl
for more acquisitions in Australian mining.
Sport - As entertainers AFL players are paid very well, but 14 Essendon and Western
Bulldogs players won't be receiving their usual hefty pay packets this week after being
fined a total of $35,000 for being involved in a melee last week.
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