Main stories in today's 1200 ABC news

AAP General News (Australia)
08-27-2007
Main stories in today's 1200 ABC news

SYDNEY, Aug 27 AAP - Main stories in today's 1200 ABC news:

- Two of Australia's most prominent trainers, Bart Cummings and Gai Waterhouse, have
been caught up in the horse flu outbreak.

- The outbreak of equine flu in Queensland has worsened, with 20 horses showing symptoms.

- Shares in Australian betting companies have fallen after weekend racing was disrupted
by the outbreak.

- A former sailor who developed an anxiety disorder after witnessing the HMAS Voyager
and HMAS Melbourne collide in 1964 has been awarded compensation.

- Australia has signed a new agreement with Indonesia aimed at cracking down on human
trafficking.

- Australian runner Sally McLellan is safely through to the semi-finals of the 100
metres hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Osaka.

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