NSW:Main stories in Sydney's Thursday paper =2

AAP General News (Australia)
08-25-2011
NSW:Main stories in Sydney's Thursday paper =2

The Sydney Morning Herald:

Page 1: The federal government is facing increasing pressure as Labor MP Craig Thomson's
former union decides to hand over the matter of his credit card usage to NSW Police. Eleven
lives from the Islander community lost in house fire. BHP profits sparks calls to toughen
mining tax.

Page 2: Health Minister Jillian Skinner and Environment Minister Robyn Parker are being
accused of misleading NSW parliament in regards to the chemical leak at the Orica plant
in Newcastle. Spill from page 1: family mourn the loss of 11 loved ones in house fire.

Page 3: Child abuse, imprisonment and chronic diseases continue to plague Aboriginal
communities. Council staff call for complex coastal protection laws to be streamlined
across NSW.

World: NATO will take a back seat as rebels advance into Tripoli.

Finance: After months of protesting over tough trading conditions, Qantas proves it
is still profitable by doubling net earnings.

Sport: Socceroos star Brett Emerton will become Sydney FC's new marquee player.

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