HighLights of the AAP National Wire at 14:45, April 13

AAP General News (Australia)
04-13-2009
HighLights of the AAP National Wire at 14:45, April 13

AUCKLAND - Fiji is slated become the Burma of the South Pacific, according to regional
experts who warn the troubled nation is now staring down the barrel at years of stifling
military rule and financial destitution. (Fiji)

AUCKLAND - An Australian journalist has been asked to leave Fiji by government officials
who are unhappy at his coverage of political upheaval in the troubled island nation. (Fiji
Dorney)

TO COME: Fiji Wrap, Fiji Aust Wrap. Outwatching more on Fiji Dorney

ALSO MORE TO COME FROM SMITH DOORSTOP: Fiji, Thai Protests, Durban II, Sri Lanka Aust,
Somalia Pirates



CANBERRA - The federal government will be closely monitoring news on the health of
the Chinese economy as it prepares to deliver its second budget in the midst of the worst
global economic conditions in 75 years. (Economy Swan)

SYDNEY - An analysis has revealed that the major banks are making $450 a year more
from each average home mortgage today than before the global financial crisis as they
exploit weaker competition from non-bank lenders. (Mortgages)



SYDNEY - A Sydney grandmother who has won a landmark compensation case after contracting
asbestos-related cancer has been likened to legendary campaigner Bernie Banton. (Hardie
Update)

Hardie Wrap to come



MELBOURNE - Former anti-corruption royal commissioner Frank Costigan has died aged
78 after a long illness. (Costigan)

MELBOURNE - He is remembered for the nickname he didn't give Kerry Packer, admired
for his work in the field of social justice and respected as a wise and honourable jurist.

(Costigan Obit)

Costigan Wrap to come



BRISBANE - Queensland's police commissioner wants nationwide anti-bikie laws introduced,
despite the country's peak civil liberties body saying Australia is heading for "disaster"

by moving too quickly to adopt them. (Bikies Wrap)



CANBERRA - Australians are being told to reconsider any plans to travel to Thailand
as the capital Bangkok remains in a state of emergency following mass demonstrations by
anti-government protesters. (Thai Protests Aust)

Thai Protests Aust Wrap to come



SYDNEY - Hundreds of Tamil demonstrators protesting outside the prime minister's Sydney
residence say they will stay there until the Australian government urges the Sri Lankan
government to call for a ceasefire with the Tamil Tigers. (SriLanka Aust Update. Pix Available.

Outwatching)



MELBOURNE - A breakthrough study has discovered all octopuses, cuttlefish and some
squid are venomous. (Octopus)



SYDNEY - Easily preventable accidents kill almost 300 Australian children a year and
are the major cause of death among youngsters, research shows. (Children)



SYDNEY - Twelve people have died on roads over the Easter holiday weekend, with NSW
topping the list. (Toll National)

Toll National Wrap, Factbox to come



STAWELL, Vic - Teenager Aaron Stubbs has raced to a commanding victory in the final
of the Stawell Gift. (Aths Gift Win)

Aths Gift Wrap to come



HOUSTON - Lleyton Hewitt held on to win his first tournament in two years with a 6-2
7-5 victory on Sunday over Wayne Odesnik of the United States in the US Men's Clay Court
Championships. (Tennis Men Update)

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