HighLights of the AAP National Wire at 14:45, Aug 28

AAP General News (Australia)
08-28-2008
HighLights of the AAP National Wire at 14:45, Aug 28

CANBERRA - Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has warned teachers' unions that the government
is intent on lifting national education standards and they should get on board the 21st
century. (Schools Rudd Lead)

Schools Nightlead to come

CANBERRA - Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has used a new survey showing a fall in business
confidence to ramp up his attack on the opposition's pledge to block budget measures.

(Economy Rudd)

CANBERRA - A record low level of business confidence has prompted the federal opposition
to say Australia is facing an economic leadership crisis. (Economy Turnbull)

Economy Nightlead to come. See also Rates ANZ on finance wire

SYDNEY - The NSW government unexpectedly killed debate on its plans to privatise the
state's electricity sector to avoid it being defeated in the upper house of parliament.

(Electricity Delay Lead (pix available))

Electricity Nightlead, Newsfeature to come

SYDNEY - Cast and crew of the TV series All Saints are struggling to come to terms
with the death of cast member Mark Priestley, the Seven Network says. (Priestley Lead)

Priestly Nightlead to come

CANBERRA - A Labor-dominated Senate committee has supported an increase to the luxury
car tax, despite admitting the measure itself might be unfair. (Cars Lead)

Cars Nightlead to come

CANBERRA - The Australian Greens have revived a push for a ban on junk food advertising
targeting kids after the media watchdog failed to impose restrictions. (Junk Nightlead,
to come)

CANBERRA - The federal government's planned emissions trading scheme is nothing more
than a tax, Opposition Leader Brendan Nelson says. (Climate Nelson. Climate N/L to come)

SYDNEY - Gordon Wood was agitated on the night his girlfriend was killed and his behaviour
made no sense, the model's father has told a Sydney court. (Wood Father)

Wood Nightlead to come

MELBOURNE - No baby elephant has ever been born in Australia - but now three elephants
are pregnant at zoos in Sydney and Melbourne. (Elephants (with pix))

SYDNEY - AMP Ltd has reported a fall in first half earnings and says delivering growth
in the short term will be challenging, with financial market conditions likely to remain
volatile. (AMP)

AMP Nightlead to come with graphic

MELBOURNE - ANZ Banking Group Ltd will lower its fixed home loan rates and residential
investment loans rates by between 30 basis points and 50 basis points. (Rates ANZ)

GOLD COAST - The A-League will expand to a 10-team competition from next season, with
Football Federation Australia today confirming the entry of two new teams. (Soccer AL
Lead)

Soccer AL Nightlead to come

NEW YORK - Chris Guccione's confidence is high - and it needs to be. (Tennis Open Aust Nightlead)

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