HighLights of the AAP National Wire at 19:30, May 27

AAP General News (Australia)
05-27-2011
HighLights of the AAP National Wire at 19:30, May 27

MELBOURNE - In-your-face betting advertisements during live Australian sporting events
are set to end within 12 months. (Sport Bets Wrap); see also Sport Bets Schwarz, and Sport
Bets View.

CANBERRA - The federal government is claiming a win on the pokies after the states
and territories agreed that setting gambling limits can be beneficial. (Pokies Wrap);
see also Pokies Aristocrat Wrap on finance wire.

MELBOURNE - Flood-affected farmers and a community already hit by factory downsizing
face a tough future after Heinz slashed more than 340 jobs as it shifts some production
to New Zealand. (Heinz Wrap)

CANBERRA - Tony Abbott's leadership has come under fresh scrutiny after it was revealed
he missed the same parliamentary votes for which former leader Malcolm Turnbull was publicly
chastised. (Federal 2nd Wrap)

SYDNEY - Former Guantanamo Bay detainee Mamdouh Habib says the return of his Australian
passport has given him back his dignity. (Habib Wrap)

MELBOURNE - An anaesthetist accused of endangering the lives of more than 50 women
who allegedly became infected with hepatitis C at a Melbourne abortion clinic has been
granted bail. (Peters Wrap)

SYDNEY - The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and stevedore Patrick could resume pay
negotiations next week after wharf workers returned to full-time duties at ports across
Australia. (Wharfies Wrap)

CANBERRA - The alleged people smuggler accused of organising the asylum seeker journey
that ended in tragedy off Christmas Island last year organised another boat just weeks
later, police say. (Boat Wrap)

SYDNEY - An "evil predator" who whipped a child with a kettle cord and lavished other
young sex victims with gifts has been found guilty of abusing three NSW boys in the 1980s.

(McIntosh Wrap)

SYDNEY - A security breach at one business's credit card payment terminal has caused
thousands of cards to be cancelled by the major banks. (Credit Cards Wrap)

FINANCE

SYDNEY - London-listed online gaming company Sportingbet Plc has struck it lucky in
the Australian market after internet gaming and wagering firm Centrebet International
Ltd agreed to its $183 million takeover offer. (Centrebet Wrap)

SPORT

PARIS - Sam Stosur will be in third-round action at the French Open on Friday night AEST.

Ten French Aust Wrap to come.

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