Business - US70c tipped for dollar - Cazaly shares rocket as big London bank signs on - ASIC warned about AbbeyVale's health
THE WEST AUSTRALIAN
Page 1 - Worried Builders cave in on rally
- Thousands of Telstra jobs face axe today
Business - US70c tipped for dollar
- Cazaly shares rocket as big London bank signs on
- ASIC warned about AbbeyVale's health
- Ferrier defends $500,000 EG Green fee grab
- ASIC setback as judge acquits ex-FAI three
- Virgin Blue teams up with Emirates to take on Qantas
- Insurance boom ending: survey
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
Page 1 - The Lucas Heights nuclear reactor was a potential target of the an alleged terror cell whose recruits trained in the outback and stockpiled explosives, court documents allege.
Page 2 - The Lucas Heights nuclear reactor emerges as a potential target of Sydney's alleged terror cell. Residents living in the shadow of the Lucas Heights nuclear reactor shocked to learn the spectre of terrorism infiltrated their suburban lives. The eight men accused of planning a terror bomb attack are members of "an extremist" Islamic sub-group of a larger international group, it has been alleged.
Page 3 - The youngest member of Sydney's alleged terror cell, 24-year-old Khaled Sharrouf, allegedly said "I want to die" in a meeting with the accused spiritual leader of the Sydney-Melbourne terror cell earlier this year. The spiritual leader of Sydney's alleged terror cell allegedly told his followers they needed their mother's permission to carry out jihad, or holy war.
Finance - Seven Network returns to the Federal Court after a week's break bearing a revised set of claims against those it alleges conspired to destroy its defunct C7 pay-TV channel.
THE AUSTRALIAN
Page 1 - Radical Melbourne Islamic preacher allegedly ordered Sydney terror cell to inflict "maximum damage" in attack; Failed female suicide bomber tells Jordanian television how her husband helped her prepare for last week's attacks; Sydney terror suspects ordered to consult mothers before waging jihad; American government bans AWB from using US credit programs after Saddam slush-fund scandal; Grant Hackett pulls out of 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games.
Page 2 - Treasurer Peter Costello gives in-principle support to ALP plans to show state's red tape; Senior NSW ALP minister describes Prime Minister John Howard's new workplace laws as fascist; Federal Health Minister Tony Abbott told to let women and doctors decide on abortion.
Page 3 - Melbourne underworld killer shocked at guilty verdict for murder; Misunderstanding between tennis star Lleyton Hewitt and Andrew McLeod settled in court.
Finance - Payouts to departing executives costing shareholders hundreds of millions; PEP in bid to purchase Burns Philp's breads and spreads business.
THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
Page 1 - Sydney terror suspects wanted to die for jihad, according to statements tendered to court; Uruguay lose spacious chartered flight to Sydney; Federal government warns workers not to attend mass workplace rally.
Page 2 - Uruguay soccer fans unveil unofficial mascot for World Cup qualifier.
Page 3 - Teenage boys perform no better under male teachers, according to study; Schoolies shun Gold Coast for quieter locations; Virgin Blue frequent flyer program to be launched today.
Finance - Judge orders jury to acquit three former senior FAI Insurance executives over insufficient evidence; Gowings shuts its Wynyard store in Sydney after poor financial performance.
THE AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW
Page 1 - Telstra chief Sol Trujillo will continue to be tough on regulation; Australian regulators push government for bank deposit protection scheme; State governments could ask High Court to put IR reforms on hold.
Page 3 - Seven Network drops several elements of Federal Court lawsuit; ATO watching strippers in bid to get tax cheats; Treasury economists not concerned by current account deficit, according to working paper.
World - Dispute between Indonesia and ExxonMobil over Cepu oil field likely to be taken to Indonesian president; George Bush to embark on high-profile Asian visit amid unpopularity at home; America's two largest business groups form alliance with American Civil Liberties Union; US companies find advantages in Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Companies - Burns Philp could still float Goodman Fielder unit; NRL to have less revenue and reduced coverage in regional NSW and Queensland under deal with Macquarie Radio Network; Sale of Sons of Gwalia's tantalum division delayed until next year.
HERALD SUN
Page 1 - Australia's only nuclear reactor, in NSW, has emerged as a potential target of suspected terrorists allegedly urged by their Melbourne leader to inflict "maximum damage".
Page 2 - Thousands of workers will flood Melbourne today to protest against the Howard government's industrial reforms.
Page 3 - Glamorous gangland lawyer Zarah Garde-Wilson faces jail and career ruin after a criminal conviction and courtroom claims of an affair with high-profile client Tony Mokbel.
Finance - The Seven Network has agreed to enter mediation with the AFL over the collapse of its C7 pay-TV channel.
THE AGE
Page 1 - The Melbourne-based Islamic preacher accused of leading a major terrorist plot had urged Sydney-based followers to inflict "maximum damage" on Westerners in the name of jihad, police allege.
Page 2 - The Victorian government has spent more than $50,000 over four years fighting opposition Freedom of Information requests targeting major projects and advertising campaigns.
Page 3 - School students, businesses, commuters and shoppers will be inconvenienced today as thousands of unionists and community activists rally in central Melbourne to oppose the Howard government's industrial reforms.
Finance - Workers could be fined or sacked if they go to rallies today to protest against the Howard government's industrial reforms without their employers' permission.
CANBERRA TIMES
Page 1 - Lucas Heights nuclear reactor may have been a target by suspected terrorists; More than 200 public servants potentially exposed to asbestos; Female bomber admits part in Jordan suicide attack; Huge protests expected over IR laws.
Page 2 - Govt accused of bypassing public in counter-terrorism laws; PM rules out changes to sedition measures.
Page 3 - ABC breakfast radio team splits; Car thefts cost ACT more than $800,000 a month; dental waiting time blows out.
Finance - Seven will try for out-of-court settlements over C7 legal action; Telstra overhaul expected to see up to 15,000 jobs cut.
ADELAIDE ADVERTISER
Page 1 - SA police want tougher penalties for drivers who engage police in high speed pursuits.
Page 2 - Police want tougher penalties for high speed drivers involved in pursuits with police (spill from page 1).
Page 3 - The city of Port Augusta is declared a dry zone.
Finance - Media industry leaders call for SA Great campaign to be overhauled; Adelaide manufacturer Ellex Medical Lasers to launch its own brand of products; ACCC to rule today on Lion Nathan's proposed takeover of Coopers Brewery.
