Fears of losing aid from China and France and ärm twisting"forced many nations to abstain from the United Nations resolution deploring nucleur testing, Foreign
Minister Gareth Evans said yesterday.
Political:
Liberal leader yesterday accused Prime Minister Paul Keating of trying to hijack Australia's history. The basis of the comments was Keating's push for an Australian
Republic at all costs.
Business:
Profits in Australia's mining have been slashed in the past 12 months as mining houses look increasingly offshore for new mineral opportunities the minerals industry
has reported.
Sport:
Golfer Ian Baker-Finch is determined to come out of the longest and most notorious slump in champion golf with a good showing at this week's Scgweppes Classic..
His last win was in 1993 at the Australian PGA.
Social:
Many urban dwelling Australians are not getting enough sleep which was contributing to high stress according a senior psychology lecturer.
Personal trivia:
Big day yesterday with excellent news coming in from overseas business associates. The Triumph
International Japan site has generated enormous response in a very short period of time. We are all delighted.