NSW: Main stories in today's Sydney newspapers = 2

AAP General News (Australia)
08-20-2001
NSW: Main stories in today's Sydney newspapers = 2

THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

Page 1: Labor's strong performance in NT election sends shockwaves through Howard camp
in lead-up to federal election; North Sydney rugby league club launches a bid to return
to the national competition in its own right; Sydney Anglican Archbishop Dr Peter Jensen
calls on Christians to take the gospel to the workplace.

Page 2: Charities to bankroll independent inquiry into welfare payment penalties.

Page 3: Speedy but troubled Manly ferries could be scrapped in three years; Liver-sharing
transplant sparks new ethical debate; Sydney woman a victim of hospital bungle.

World: East Timorese identity Xanana Gusmao prepared to stand for president; sinister
Irish Republican Army activities threaten international support for Irish nationalism;
daughter of murdered Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin will head PR offensive to counter
Palestinian cause.

Business: Australian executives third highest paid in world; Singapore Airlines and
Qantas in dogfight over control of Air New Zealand; future plans expected to overshadow
BHP Billiton's full-year earnings today.

Sport: Brisbane Broncos cop another loss; Swans struggle to make AFL finals; Wallabies
unlikely to change line-up for Tri-Nations decider against New Zealand.

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