Main stories in today's 0745 ABC News

AAP General News (Australia)
08-17-2006
Main stories in today's 0745 ABC News

SYDNEY, Aug 17 AAP - Main stories in today's 0745 ABC News:

- NSW Energy Minister Joe Tripodi says he has no regrets about his business dealings
after it was revealed he personally profited from the sale of government property.

- NSW Roads and Transport Authority chief says road maintenance is his main priority
after a damaging report into the condition of roads in the state.

- A push for the federal government's conscience vote on stem cell research gains momentum,
as coalition MPs throw their weight behind the move.

- Lebanese troops begin arriving in southern Lebanon, after cabinet approval to back
peacekeeping efforts there.

- Israel's foreign minister calls for other countries to back the UN-brokered peace
deal to ensure the ceasefire is maintained.

- European ministers meet with the British government to discuss terrorism defences,
in the wake of Britain's foiled terror attack.

- An American woman is being questioned in connection to a diverted flight from London
to Washington, but authorities say it wasn't terrorism related.

- Australian history curriculum will be debated at a summit in Canberra, after Prime
Minister John Howard voiced concerns that students are not learning enough about the past.

- Australian Medical Association supports a recommendation from the competition watchdog
that asks for the code of conduct between doctors and pharmaceutical companies to be clarified.

- NSW opposition pledges to spend millions on improving water and sewage systems in
regional areas.

- Newcastle Knights captain Andrew Johns says he is relieved he won't miss any finals
games after receiving a two-match ban.

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