VIC: Main Stories in today's Melbourne newspapers

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VIC: Main Stories in today's Melbourne newspapers

MELBOURNE, Aug 1 AAP - The main stories in today's Melbourne newspapers:

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Page 1 - Accountant stole $6.5 million to bet on the horses. Delta Goodrem thanks loyal fans.

Page 2 - Tougher penalties for water cheats.

Page 3 - Police patrol internet chat rooms for sex offenders. Man dies after milkbarfight. Rex Hunt fish bait found to be dud.

World - Idi Amin just another dying tyrant. China builds missile wall aimed at Taiwan.

Liberian leader fighting for survival in besieged capital. US Under-Secretary of Statedelivers scathing assessment of North Korean leader.

Finance - Dollar's rise causes Rio Tinto first-half profits to slide. Sydney chickenburger champion sets up shop in Chapel Street.

Sport - Leigh Matthews to coach Lions until end of 2006. Cameron Hunter, son of Carltonchampion Ken Hunter, plays first AFL game for Melbourne tonight. Queensland Racing Boardto review lifetime ban on Fine Cotton ring-in trainer Hayden Haitana.

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