Fed: Main stories in today's Canberra Times

AAP General News (Australia)
04-05-2005
Fed: Main stories in today's Canberra Times

CANBERRA, April 5 AAP - Main stories in today's Canberra Times:

Page 1: Navy grounds Sea King helicopter fleet following Indonesia crash, Friends say
navy doctor killed in helicopter crash died doing the work he loved, Funeral of Pope set
for Friday.

Page 2 Catholic leaders in ACT describe Pope as charismatic leader whose conservatism
not always popular, College of Cardinals prepare to select next Pope.

Page 3: ACT treasurer Ted Quinlan says some state taxes may have to go to appease federal
treasurer Peter Costello, ACTEW proposes plan to top up depleted dam from other catchments
to solve Canberra water problem, Australia and Indonesia signal new era in cooperation
with signing of agreement.

World: Charles and Camilla postpone wedding because of Pope's funeral, Thailand on
alter after bomb blasts, Syria says all troops will be gone from Lebanon by April 30,
Prosecution calls witnesses to testify about Michael Jackson abuses.

Finance: Business groups urge Reserve Bank tp leave interest rates alone, Qantas reports
lift in passenger numbers for February, Chris Corrigan moves to take control of Virgin
Blue Board, Peter Costello gives go-ahead for WMC takeover.

Sport: Tyran Smith says he wants to get off the sidelines and back into Raiders play,
David Palavi cleared of making dangerous high tackle.

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KEYWORD: FRONTERS ACT

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