Fed: Main stories in today's Canberra Times

AAP General News (Australia)
04-08-2005
Fed: Main stories in today's Canberra Times

CANBERRA, April 8 AAP - Main stories in today's Canberra Times:

Page 1 - Strong labour force figures fuel expectations of a further interest rate rise.

ACT to launch new Commissioner for Children and Young People. Australia has no plans to
apologise to PNG Prime Minister Michael Somare over a request for him to remove his shoes
at an airport security check.

Page 3 - Malaysia refuses to invite Australia to the East Asia summit (AAP). Smoking
rates in Australia at an all-time low, but binge drinking up. Virgin Blue to pass on fuel
costs.

Page 4 - Federal government set to strike new honour for defence personnel killed in
chopper crash.

World - World leaders flock to Rome for papal funeral. Kurdish leader named Iraqi president.

US military lose 13 in Afghanistan chopper crash.

Business - Financial services industry called on to speed up reform of ATM payment
systems. Optus signs deal with Foxtel Digital. Strong growth in Queanbeyan.

Sport - Hopes of ACT Brumbies fall on Giteau and Fairbanks. Ryan O'Hara ruled out for
rest of NRL season with shoulder injury. Viduka joins Kewell on Socceroos sideline for
Confederations Cup. Record 44 international golfers seek US Masters crown.

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KEYWORD: FRONTERS ACT

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