NSW: Main stories in today s Sydney newspapers = 2

AAP General News (Australia)
04-14-2000
NSW: Main stories in today s Sydney newspapers = 2

THE AUSTRALIAN

Page 1: Technology stocks were dumped for the third day running yesterday. Hansie Cronje's
involvement with cricket's underworld was exposed by a teammate, a police official claimed.

Customs officials accidentally uncovered a drug sent to one of Australia's champion basketball
players.

Page 2: Taxpayers would be ahead financially if the government maintained both present
debt levels and part-ownership of Telstra, Kim Beazley said.

Page 3: Takeaway and restaurant meals will cost about eight per cent more under the GST.

World: Australia and New Zealand will help bring Solomon Islands militants to peace
talks aimed at reducing the country's festering ethnic unrest. Chinese President Jiang
Zemin's visit to Israel has been clouded by a major diplomatic dilemma.

Finance: Telstra shares slumped three per cent amid doubts about its joint venture
with Pacific Century CyberWorks. The technology stock meltdown has spread further.

Sport: A remarkably regrouped South Africa will go into tonight's second one-day match
against Australia playing as though Hansie Cronje had never existed.

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