VIC: Main stories in today's Melbourne newspapers

AAP General News (Australia)
04-27-2009
VIC: Main stories in today's Melbourne newspapers

MELBOURNE, April 27 AAP - The main stories in today's Melbourne newspapers:

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Page 1: Australian tourists narrowly avoided being hit by machinegun fire as heavily-armed
pirates tried to hijack their luxury liner.

Page 2: Federal politicians have won a $4,700 increase to electorate allowances in
what amounts to a hefty de facto pay rise.

Page 3: With the gravely ill tycoon watching, Carlton has made good its promise to
do it for Richard Pratt.

World: The World Health Organisation held teleconferences with staff and flu experts
around the world as countries from New Zealand to France reported suspected cases.

Business: Beer maker Lion Nathan remained locked in talks with Japanese suitor Kirin
Holdings ahead of a much-anticipated update to the market today.

Sport: The AFL's new recalled bounce rule reached farcical levels yesterday, but coaches
say they just want a fair deal for their ruckmen.

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