VIC: Main stories in today s Melbourne newspapers = 2

AAP General News (Australia)
08-21-2000
VIC: Main stories in today s Melbourne newspapers = 2

HERALD SUN

Page 1 - Russian officials lied about fate of 118 sailors when up to four torpedoes
exploded on submarine.

Page 2 - Victorian Police are finding more than 1,275 illegally owned guns every month.

Page 3 - A Sydney education consultant was paid $1,500-a-week tip on top of massive
salary to compensate for working in Victoria; Recreational fishermen pressure Victorian
Government to reject conservation report.

Page 4 - Wealthy welfare cheats may be caught as tax investigators cross check Centrelink
records with shareholder and director records held by the Australian Securities and Investment
Commission.

Page 5 - Footballers dilemma whether to play in finals or see their baby born.

Page 7 - Women attacked 34 years ago claims to be first victim of convicted murderer Peter Dupas.

World - Ten people killed in underground gas pipeline explosion in New Mexico; Gore
steams ahead in race for White House; Australian embassy officials call for Thai Government
to crack down on fraudsters in Bangkok's jewellery trade.

Finance - Oil price surge may damage US economy; Premier Steve Bracks gets small business
support amid concerns over state's long-term prospects; Small business high-tech millionaires
are happier but stingier than other rich people.

Sport - War of words continues as Australian team management hold off naming a 1,500m
representative for the Sydney Olympic Games; Essendon favourite for preliminary final
against Carlton this week.

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