VIC: Main stories in today's Melbourne newspapers = 2

AAP General News (Australia)
12-29-2008
VIC: Main stories in today's Melbourne newspapers = 2

THE AGE

Page 1: Egypt will try to broker a ceasefire and truce between Israel and Hamas after
Israeli leaders vowed to expand a massive military campaign against Hamas targets in the
Gaza Strip, where 282 Palestinians have been killed in one day. Premier John Brumby has
received a humiliating rebuff after former Internet mogul Evan Thornley, who was today
expected to take the front-bench seat left vacant by Theo Theophanous' resignation, quit
politics.

Page 2: In one of the largest migration scams involving international students in Melbourne,
nine businesses have been raided over claims that some charged up to $20,000 for fake
education certificates and work references.

Page 3: The vast majority of prisoners with hepatitis C in Victoria are not being treated
for the virus, possibly breaching their human rights and putting the community at greater
risk of infection.

World: Angry demonstrations broke out across the Arab world and diplomats in the region
called for emergency measures in the aftermath of Israel's deadly weekend air attacks
against Hamas security strongholds in the Gaza Strip.

Finance: The arrival of Delta Air Lines on the Australia-US route is expected to reduce
Qantas' share of the trans-Pacific market while making V Australia's road to profitability
longer.

Sport: Australia's proud bowling fraternity has suffered its darkest day. The host
was humbled by a rookie batsman and a bona fide tailender for 238 minutes and 382 deliveries
yesterday as Australia's selection, tactical and coaching methodology took as mighty a
battering as its bowlers.

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