Main stories in tonight's 1800 Seven News

AAP General News (Australia)
08-17-2009
Main stories in tonight's 1800 Seven News

SYDNEY, Aug 17 AAP - Highlights of tonight's Seven News at 1800.

- Treasury secretary Dr Ken Henry is warning of a second economic shockwave across
the globe despite confidence the Australian economy is on the right track.

- Childcare operators are warning parents they face the prospect of paying up to $3000
more per year if providers are forced to hire more staff.

- A father has blamed his mates after being caught speeding and drunk behind the wheel
with his two-year-old child in the car.

- NSW Roads Minister Michael Daley is considering an overhaul of L-plate qualification laws.

- 2dayFM's Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O return to the airwaves tomorrow after being
accused of not paying donations to a disabled boy.

- A gas explosion has burnt out windows in Sydney's south this afternoon.

- NSW could face tougher bushfire regulations after an interim report from the royal
commission into the Victorian bushfires was handed down.

- A former Strathfield mayor has been charged with trying to blackmail a colleague.

- A major fashion festival is getting underway in Martin Place tonight.

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