Murdoch lands a plum role ahead of the election

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There is considerable controversy surrounding the agreement reached between Australian prime minister Paul Keating and media magnate Rupert Murdoch to allow the construction of a film studio in Sydney for film production company 20th Century Fox, owned by Murdoch's News Corporation. Critics are concerned both about the chosen site, at the Sydney showgrounds, and about how the Labour government has done business with Murdoch. This issue will become increasingly sensitive if the government calls an election.

Political activity, Column, Keating, P.J.

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Sydney enraged by Murdoch's film studio deal

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Considerable controversy has been caused by plans by Rupert Murdoch to build a film studio on the Sydney Showground, one of the most historic sites in the city. 20th Century Fox, which is owned by Murdoch's News Corp, was granted permission for the scheme by prime minister Paul Keating, but technically the prime minister is not able to reach an agreement on the future of the land. According to 20th Century Fox, the development will offer new opportunities for the Australian film industry.

Buildings and facilities, Motion picture industry, Movie industry, Sydney, Australia, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp.

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Australia accused of genocide against aborigines

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The Australian government has been caused great embarrassment by a report which indicates that up to 100,000 Aboriginal children were removed from their parents and placed in white foster homes between 1910 and 1970. These children were the victims of extensive emotional abuse, and some were also physically and sexually abused by the white officials and foster parents. The report accuses the governments concerned of genocide and crimes against humanity.

Australia, Race relations, Australian aborigines, Aboriginal Australians, Ethnic identity

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