Only 13% of Australian manufacturers sell any of their output directly to overseas markets despite a decade of concerted pushing by the Federal Government
to lift exports in this area.
Political:
Opposition deputy leader, Peter Costello, signalled that a Liberal Government would introduce sweeping reforms into the Australian financial sector if they
gained power at the next election.
Business:
A mystery buyer is snapping up millions of Coles Myer shares. Broking house Burdett, Buckeridge and Young seem to be the fellows in the play
snapping up 3 million shares in one deal with Prudential Bache.
Sport:
Dare I say it again the Malik bribery scandal completely dominates the sporting news with the Pakistani team's poor showing so far against the Australian states
barely raising a mention..
Social:
The Chief Justice of the Family Court has called for hearsay to be allowed as evidence in family matters.
Personal trivia:
Well, GLOBE will soon be released onto the world stage. Yesterday was spent getting final graphics for an enterprise
holder prepared and plans for our big launch. Return to Australian National News of the Day