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

AAP General News (Australia)
08-28-2006
Highlights of the AAP National Wire at 14:45, Aug 28

MELBOURNE - Accused terrorist Jack Thomas has become the first subject in Australia
of a control order designed to limit his movements, despite having terror convictions
against him quashed. (Thomas Lead. Also see Thomas Control factbox. Pics available)

Thomas N/L to come.



SYDNEY - You've been cleared by the courts, you're enjoying a family beach holiday,
and the police turn up and order you home under curfew. Welcome to the harsh reality of
Australia's new anti-terrorism laws. (Thomas Analysis to come)



CANBERRA - Prime Minister John Howard won't give any guarantees that Telstra's share
price won't fall further. (Telstra PM. Also see Telstra Second Daylead, Telstra Minchin,
Telstra Beazley, Telstra Swan and other sidebars)

Telstra N/L to come.



SYDNEY - Telstra shares fell to a nine-year low today after the market reacted to the
news that the government plans to sell about $8 billion of its stake in the telco. (Telstra
Shares to come. With graphic)



CANBERRA - Declining literacy and numeracy rates among new teachers highlight the need
for performance-based pay and incentives for educators, the federal government says. (Teachers
Bishop)

Teachers N/L to come.



MELBOURNE - A court has rejected timber giant Gunns Ltd's third and latest statement
of claim in its effort to sue 20 environmentalists for almost $7 million. (Gunns Lead
(pix available). Also see Gunns Environment. Pics available)

Gunns N/L to come.



LOS ANGELES - Hugh Jackman is the king of the high kick, but Barry Manilow, on two
dodgy hips, beat him to the prize at the 58th Annual Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. (Emmys
Second Nightlead. Also see Emmys List and Emmys Quotes. Pics available.

Eds note: Takes in Emmys Aust.



MELBOURNE - Former champion cyclist Gary Neiwand has pleaded guilty to five stalking
charges. (Neiwand. Pics available)

Neiwand N/L to come.



DARWIN - DNA matching that of a 14-year-old boy on sexual assault charges has been
found on the handbag of one the alleged victims, Darwin Juvenile Court has been told.

(Attacks)



SYDNEY - A newborn baby found abandoned in a cardboard box in Sydney is in hospital
under the care of the Department of Community Services (DOCS). (Baby Daylead)

Baby N/L to come.



SYDNEY - The world's first cervical cancer vaccine, developed by Australian of the
Year Ian Frazer, will be available from today. (Gardasil)

Gardasil N/L, Gardasil Frazer to come. Pics available



MELBOURNE - Kangaroos fullback Jonathan Hay has revealed he is suffering from bipolar
depression and has been given indefinite leave by the AFL club to seek treatment. (AFL
Kangaroos Lead)

MELBOURNE - Despite having one of the most severe forms of depression, AFL star Jonathan
Hay can be successfully treated, a leading authority on the illness says. (AFL Kangaroos
Depression to come)

AFL Nightlead to come.



SYDNEY - Childcare group ABC Learning Centres Ltd today posted an 86 per cent jump
in annual net profit and said the United States market still provides significant opportunities.

(ABC. ABC Nightlead to come updating shares, with graphic)





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