Qld: Main stories in today's Courier Mail

AAP General News (Australia)
04-14-2004
Qld: Main stories in today's Courier Mail

BRISBANE, April 14 AAP - Main stories in today's Brisbane Courier-Mail:

Page 1: US President George W Bush is today expected to announce a massive troop injection
into Iraq in an attempt to quell American unease about the deteriorating situation in
the country. Rookie goal umpire Brent Fewkes will drop more than $1,000 in pay this weekend,
while millionaire Collingwood president Eddie McGuire will get off scot-free for called
the Queenslander the "umpire from hell".

Page 2: Australia's top army intelligence analyst has alleged massive institutional
failings in the nation's intelligence system.

Page 3: A public hospital doctor is being prosecuted over the death of the young daughter
of a Queensland Health senior medical officer. A 13-year-old girl will begin hormonal
treatment to become a boy with the blessing of the Australian Family Court. Supreme Court
battle over TV interviews with young croc attack survivor.

World: Hungarian security officials foiled an assassination attempt against visiting
Israeli President Moshe Katsav.

Finance: The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is investigating Collection
House over alleged breaches of the Trade Practices Act relating to tactics used to pursue
repayment of old debts. News Corporation Limited's relocation plans hit a snag yesterday
after Standard & Poors said any listing in its key US indices might come at the expense
of an Australian inclusion.

Sport: New Zealand coach Daniel Anderson yesterday rated Brisbane Broncos utility star
Motu Tony a strong chance of retaining his Kiwi test fullback spot if he makes a successful
comeback from injury on Saturday night.

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