Fed: Main stories in today's Canberra Times
CANBERRA, Aug 19 AAP - Main stories in today's Canberra Times:
Page 1 - A staunch republican and vocal critic of the federal government's role inthe war on Iraq named Tasmania's next governor; Mourner reflects on tragedy of motorcycleday out that killed two and injured 10; Serious accident on the weekend threatens to shutCanberra's controversial fireworks industry; Sightings of Tasmanian tigers running wildin parkland 25km for Melbourne's CBD.
Page 2 - Richard Butler faces the biggest challenge of his turbulent and talkativecareer, shutting up about political controversies; ACT plans to build a jail next to theCanberra airport; Vietnam Veteran makes annual pilgrimage to Anzac Parade to rememberhis comrades; Prime Minister John Howard urged China to continue its constructive rolein ending the nuclear standoff with North Korea; Vietnam veteran says Australian armysoldiers went about their jobs in Vietnam courageously, staunchly and with the odd wisecrack;ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope says there is merit in forging a sister-city relationshipwith Baghdad.
Page 3 - The vicious bashing of a Sydney father and his baby daughter appears to havebeen a case of mistaken identity; NASA astronaut says the view of earth from outer spaceis not of a beautiful, pristine planet; Geoff Clark has not ruled out a legal challengeto the government's decision to suspend him as ATSIC chairman.
World - US troops shot dead an award-winning Reuters cameraman outside Baghdad; Finaldeath toll from European heatwave could hit 5,000; WHO says billions more condoms areneeded to prevent the escalation of HIV/AIDS.
Business - Westpac Banking Corp reveals it was a likely bidder for National Bank ofNew Zealand, raising the prospect of a bidding war over the $6 billion asset; BHP BillitonLtd has declined to comment on speculation it is considering a bid for British power plantAES Drax Holdings.
Sport - Harry Kewell will be asked to perform the same match winning role which devastatedEngland six months ago when he spearheads Australia in Tuesday's soccer internationalagainst Ireland; Shaun Micheel hit the shot of his life at the final hole to win the USPGA Championship by two strokes.
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KEYWORD: FRONTERS ACT
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