The main stories on today's 1700 ABC 702 news

AAP General News (Australia)
04-20-2010
The main stories on today's 1700 ABC 702 news

SYDNEY, April 20 AAP - Main stories in today's 1700 ABC 702 news:

- KEVIN RUDD has struck a deal to reform Australia's Hospital System .. with all states but WA.

- NSW premier says $800 million for additional beds sealed deal for her .. the new
systems starts July 1.

- Qantas says it won't risk putting planes back in the air before Friday with more
volcanic activity in Iceland today .. Qantas says with flights up to 14 hours duration
there is too much risk of aircraft being stranded.

- Seismologists say today's earthquake at Kalgoorlie Boulder is largest in the area's history

- A Victorian jail inmate will return to court in three months charged with murder
of CARL WILLIAMS .. Victorian corruption cases could be jeopardized by WILLIAMS death

- 14 members of military who helped rescue asylum seekers after an explosion killed
5 have been presented with commendations.

- FINANCE

- Economists says interest rate rise more likely next month after the release of the
RBA's board minutes

- All Ords up 10 points .. ASX 200 up 10 as well .. Australian dollars buys US92.89 cents

- SPORT

- In Rugby League .. Nth Queensland drops 4 players.

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