Carols by Torchlight At Parliament House Draws Crowd
A candlelit carols event outside Parliament House drew more than 3000 attendees last night. Mr Anthony Ho and Mr Neil Currie spoke of feeling festive as families and grandchildren joined in singing. Currie noted Australia’s seasonal mood, with songs evoking national imagery rather than traditional tunes.
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BeginAir Flights to New York for Carter Peace Talks
Israeli Prime Minister Begin flies to New York in a surprise move to meet President Carter in Washington on Friday. He says he carries suggestions connected with peace making for a Middle East settlement. White House aides say Carter has an idea of Begin’s topics and that talks may include revised proposals with Syria and Jordan joining discussions in Cairo.
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ACTU seeks lifting of trade bans
The ACTU executive in Melbourne urged Australian maritime unions to lift bans on trade with Chile and Indonesia. President Hare said the meeting did not condone actions but that a full decision would come within three weeks. Hawke told union leaders the ACTU backs returning to work and noted a March study on unemployment.
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Trades Hall Opposes Hayden in Queensland ALP Power Play
The Queensland trade union movement publicly opposes Mr Hayden as ALP leadership moves unfold. A later conference, backed by Mr Kane and the TLC, urged Federal Labor parliamentarians not to support Hayden in caucus. Reports say Brisbane branches plan to challenge central executive dominance by Trades Hall allied factions.
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Queensland coalition ends cabinet row with 10 National 8 Liberal ministers
Premier Bjelke-Petersen reached a cabinet agreement with the Liberal party after National backed 11 National and eight Liberal posts. The sworn-in coalition cabinet will have 11 National and eight Liberal ministers with transfers between portfolios. Liberal leader Knox said the deal mirrors the 1957 arrangement and stressed no wrecking of the coalition.
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Giving Tree in Garema Place Christmas drive by Salvation Army
The Salvation Army runs a Giving Tree in Garema Place to aid the less fortunate this Christmas. Canberrans can drop off gifts such as food or cash, with Scouts manning the tree from 7 am to 10 pm today and from 9 am to noon on Saturday.
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Haslem confident of return in Fraser by election counts
Canberra member Mr Haslem expresses confidence he will retain his House seat after an unofficial preference count. Officials show Belthouse 48 percent and Kavunenka 84 percent in Haslem’s favor. primary vote led by 24,090 to 22,763 as postal votes await tally. Fraser electors total 64,777 with about 4,000 not voting.
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