Main stories in today's 1200 ABC news

AAP General News (Australia)
08-11-2009
Main stories in today's 1200 ABC news

SYDNEY, Aug 11 AAP - Main stories in today's 1200 ABC news:

- Coalition backbencher Wilson Tuckey says he plans to raise criticism of Malcolm Turnbull's
handling of climate change policy.

- The federal government says there is nothing wrong with Chinese officials seeking
to cancel a speech by exiled Uighur leader Rebiya Kadeer.

- A leading economist says a surge in business confidence is probably just a temporary rise.

- Police say human remains found on a property in Sydney's south west are several days old.

- Federal Sports Minister Kate Ellis has expressed disappointment over the latest scandal
involving NRL player Greg Inglis.

- Cronulla's Jack Afamasaga has been charged with a careless high tackle from Monday
night's rugby league clash against the Broncos.

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