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Tuesday 24th October 1995

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International:

Outrage as the Labor Party "sell" one-to-one access to business with the Prime Minister Paul Keating while he and cabinet visit Brisbane. Makes you wonder who elected who and why...

Political:

Leaders trade insults in the Parliament in a dress rehearsal to the up-coming election.

Business:

Well known business personality and ex-banker "Nobby" Clark is set to take over from disgraced Coles Myer Chairman Solomon Lew.

Sport:

Criticism tarnishes the integrity of the referee of the Australia - News Zealand World Rugby Cup Match by the Australian coach and members of the Australian team.

Social:

A comprehensive report on government spending on services reveals that "middle" Australia is the major beneficiary with spending in this area as follows: 52% couples with children, sole parents 6%, aged couples 10%, couples with no children 13%, aged singles 6%, and other singles 14%.

Personal trivia:

Another superb sunny day with temperatures expected to rise to 25 degees celcius. Following the rain the grassy slopes on the hill opposite my global office are now turning a lovely shade of limestone green.

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