HighLights of the AAP National Wire at 14:00, April 17 =2

AAP General News (Australia)
04-17-2010
HighLights of the AAP National Wire at 14:00, April 17 =2

LOS ANGELES - A US animal rights group has offered the federal government a deal to
end a high-profile campaign against Australian wool farmers. (US Mulesing)



SYDNEY - Wolfmother frontman Andrew Stockdale will put his rock credentials to the
test when he performs with Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash at the launch of MTV Classic.

(Stockdale. EDS: Embargoed until 0001 AEST Sunday)



CANBERRA - A restructure at leading Australian submarine and shipbuilder ASC will cost
jobs, the company says. (ASC)



CANBERRA - Accountants have flagged they may sue the Australian Tax Office (ATO) over
a computer glitch holding up the processing of refunds. (Tax Computer)



MELBOURNE - The Victorian Liberals have used their state conference to launch an advertising
campaign talking up the party's tough stance on crime. (Liberals Vic Violence) More on
merit from Liberals state council



MELBOURNE - A man has handed himself into police following the discovery of a woman
found stabbed to death at a house south of Melbourne. (Body Update) Wrap to come



MELBOURNE - Discovery of asbestos at police impoundment yard in Preston forces temporary
closure (Asbestos to come)



MELBOURNE - Two people have been stabbed during a fight at a family gathering in Melbourne's
west. (Stabbings to come)



SYDNEY - A crew member off a foreign ship is in quarantine at Wollongong Hospital with
suspected leprosy. (Leprosy)



SYDNEY - A 64-year-old man has been injured during a police pursuit in Sydney's south-west.

(Pursuit)



BRISBANE - Brisbane's first 24 hour cashless bus service that takes in Fortitude Valley's
nightclub precinct, is heavily guarded for passenger safety. (Buses)



BRISBANE - The longest serving prisoner in Queensland, and possibly Australia, has
died in his cell. (Prisoner)



BRISBANE - Expecting ALP candidates for the federal seats of Ryan, Fisher, Fairfax
and Wright to be named this afternoon (outseeking)



BRISBANE - A police officer is in hospital following an early morning brawl in a Gold
Coast car park. (Brawl)



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