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

AAP General News (Australia)
12-20-2007
NSW: Main stories in today's Sydney newspapers =2

THE AUSTRALIAN

Page 1: Six former AWB executives potentially face millions of dollars in fines as
the Australian Securities and Investments Commission launched legal action over allegedly
one of Australia's largest corruption scandals; Federal opposition leader Brendan Nelson
says Work Choices is "dead" and looks likely to support the government's revamp of industrial
relations; Two adults and two teenagers will spend between 12 and 15 months in jail for
raping an 11-year-old boy at a Northern Territory Aboriginal community; The government's
pledge to watch over Japan's scientific whaling techniques could see a dispute rise between
the two countries.

Page 2: West Australian Premier Alan Carpenter has warned that the country's labour
and skills crisis must be addressed at this week's COAG meeting in Melbourne, or up to
$100 billion in WA investment projects may be lost.

Page 3: A police detective who investigated the death of model Caroline Byrne, and
has since been recommended for dismissal amid misconduct allegations, has received the
support of Ms Byrne's father.

World: Controversial politician Jacob Zuma has placed himself well to become South
Africa's next president after winning the presidency of the African National Congress.

Finance: Shopping centre giants are bidding to buy the assets of the stricken Centro
shopping centre empire.

Sport: Victorian leg-spinner Bryce McGain may be a surprise selection for the Sydney
Test if Australia decides to play two spinners.



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