AAP General News (Australia)
12-09-2009
Main stories in today's 1300 2UE news
SYDNEY, Dec 9 AAP - Main stories in today's 1300 2UE news:
- A firefighting helicopter has crashed on the state's mid-north coast and at least
one person has been killed.
- NSW Premier Kristina Keneally is forecasting a billion dollar turn around in the
state budget despite confirming that this year's figures will be worse than expected.
- Nationally, there has been a drop in consumer confidence, apparently linked to the
recent interest rate rises.
- Returned Somali kidnap victim Nigel Brennan says the Australian government deserves
thanks, despite refusing to help him with ransom negotiations.
- The federal government is hoping the sale of ABC Learning's remaining child care
centres will bring more diversity to the child care market.
- The AFL has stepped up its call for meaningful talks on how rival codes will cope
if Australia hosts the World Cup.
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