NSW: Main stories in today's Sydney newspapers

AAP General News (Australia)
08-27-2005
NSW: Main stories in today's Sydney newspapers

SYDNEY, Aug 27 AAP - The main stories in today's Sydney newspapers:

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH:

Page 1: Hundreds of Sydney men and women have chosen Islam over Christianity; Rain
was the only thing to stop the initial glut of runs for the English on day one of the
fourth Test; The NSW government has held off using a $4-million donation given to build
a medical research centre for a decade.

Page 2: Sydney's newest toll road, the Cross City Tunnel, is scheduled to open tomorrow.

Page 3: A corruption inquiry into allegations a senior official at a western Sydney
court leaked confidential information to criminals for money will begin on Monday; Elle
Macpherson is adjusting to life after her break-up from her long-term partner.

World: A defence lawyer has told a Californian jury three men charged with killing
a transgender teenager should not be convicted of murder.

Finance: Caltex records a 15 per cent drop in first-half net profit to $150 million.

Sport: Coach John Buchanan admits he needs help with his bowlers as no-ball madness
threatens to skittle Australia's hopes of retaining the Ashes.

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KEYWORD: FRONTERS NSW

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