VIC: Main Stories in today's Melbourne newspapers

AAP General News (Australia)
02-10-2004
VIC: Main Stories in today's Melbourne newspapers

THE AGE

Page 1 - The Australian economy is set to enter a new era, with manufacturers, mining
and service companies gaining free entry into the US market, while some highly competitive
farm sectors remain shut out; Mark Latham's pledge to cut parliamentary super scheme has
been undermined by some of his Labor colleagues; Private addresses and work histories
of Victorian judges and magistrates were inadvertently posted on the internet last week;
A briefcase containing the private details of Premier Steve Bracks, cabinet members and
the police chief commissioner have been stolen in a burglary on the home of Police Minister
Andre Haermeyer.

Page 2 - Sinn Fein leader Gerry adams will call on Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander
Downer tomorrow; New laws on Victoria's private security industry will ensure thugs do
not work as security guards, police minister says; Police last night did not rule out
the possibility of more arrests over the death of cricketer David Hookes; Melbourne academic
and writer Dennis Altman has been made chair of Australian studies at Harvard University.

Page 3 - The couple who were passengers in a light plane that crashed on Saturday were
teenage sweethearts; The Reserve Bank indicated it was poised to raise interest rates
again to keep lid on rising household debt; Victorian Governor John Landy's term extended
by almost two years to take on roles at the Commonwealth Games in 2006; ABC Television's
plan to replace its weeknight sports bulletin with a national wrap from Sydney showed
a lack of insight, Sports Minister Justin Madden said.

World - The Bush Administration has launched an ambitious bid to promote democracy
in the Middle East; Millions in North Korea are facing starvation as aid dries up; NATO
is turning a blind eye to Afghanistan's opium trade to ensure the support of warlords;
American officials in Baghdad have obtained a detailed proposal they believe was written
by an operative in Iraq to senior leaders of al-Qaeda asking for help to wage a sectarian
war in Iraq over the next few months.

Finance - The industry fund movement has unveiled plans to build enough clout to compete
with the big four banks, picking up control of two funds and announcing plans to merge
with the Members Equity banking business; After 12 years at Foster's, chief executive
Ted Kunkel will leave by the end of 2004; Coal landing and shipping delays in Australia
are increasing freight rates and coal prices.

Sport - AFL club Melbourne's chief executive Ray Ellis was sacked last night; Shane
Warne to return to cricket today; Victoria closer to winning the Pura Cup; Warne defends
his right to make comeback from suspension; Lenny Hayes appointed St Kilda's 2004 captain.

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