Main stories in Thursday's 1300 2UE news

AAP General News (Australia)
08-12-2010
Main stories in Thursday's 1300 2UE news

SYDNEY, Aug 12 AAP - Main stories in Thursday's 1300 2UE news:

- Sydney police say they were led to the remains of a woman found in Doonside by another
woman who claimed to be psychic and have information into the disappearance of six-year-old
Kiesha Abrahams.

- An American man charged with murdering Sydney nurse Michelle Beets will face a committal
hearing in October.

- Economists say Australia's unemployment rate has risen partly because more people
are joining the workforce.

- Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has paid tribute to Australia's defence personnel while
announcing plans to increase benefits for returned soldiers.

- Former Labor leader Mark Latham has confronted Mr Abbott in Penrith, asking if he
would apologise for his role in sending Pauline Hanson to jail.

- Penrith Panthers have re-signed winger Brad Tighe for another two years, beating
off strong interest from Cronulla.

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