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    Launching the city's Christmas countdown, Lord Mayor Campbell Newman said the 18.2-metre tree in the newly-renovated King George Square would feature 16,000 bulbs, 250 red opaque baubles and be powered by a star-shaped solar panel. "We'll have a bigger and better Christmas tree this year - which we believe is the world's largest solar powered Christmas tree" Mr Newman said. The Christmas tree will not be wired into any mains system. Full Article at NEWS.com.au
    We'll have a bigger and better Christmas tree this year - which we believe is the world's largest solar powered Christmas tree
    – Campbell Newman SOURCE: NEWS.com.au 3 weeks ago

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  1. Quarterback Anthony Calvillo of the Montreal Alouettes celebrates with teammates after they beat the Saskatchewan Roughriders to win the 97th CFL Grey Cup football game in Calgary, Alberta, November 29, 2009.
  2. Montreal Alouettes quarterback Anthony Calvillo (R) celebrates with teammates Diamond Ferri (L) and Brian Bratton after they defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders to win the 97th CFL Grey Cup in Calgary, Alberta, November 29, 2009.
  3. Montreal Alouettes quarterback Anthony Calvillo (R) celebrates with teammates Diamond Ferri (L) and Brian Bratton after they defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders to win the 97th CFL Grey Cup in Calgary, Alberta, November 29, 2009.
  4. A wrestler depicting Bolivian presidential opposition candidate Manfred Reyes reacts after a hit during a wrestling show match in La Paz November 29, 2009. Bolivians go to the polls for presidential elections on December 6.
  5. Montreal Alouettes running back Avon Cobourne celebrates after defeating the Saskatchewan Roughriders to win the 97th CFL Grey Cup in Calgary, Alberta, November 29, 2009.
  6. Matadors' assistants prepare before a bullfight at the Plaza de Acho in Lima November 29, 2009.
  7. Mexican author Jose Emilio Pacheco speaks at the International Book Fair in Guadalajara, Mexico, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009.
  8. NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 29: Kyle Vanden Bosch #93 of the Tennessee Titans watches the action against the Arizona Cardinals at LP Field on November 29, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Cardinals 20-17.
  9. NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 29: LaRod Stephens-Howling #36 of the Arizona Cardinals returns a kick against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on November 29, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Cardinals 20-17.
  10. NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 29: Matt Leinart #7 of the Arizona Cardinals passes against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on November 29, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Cardinals 20-17.
  11. NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 29: Chris Johnson #28 of the Tennessee Titans carries the ball for an 85 yard touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals at LP Field on November 29, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Cardinals 20-17.
  12. NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 29: LaRod Stephens-Howling #36 of the Arizona Cardinals returns a kick for a 99 yard touchdown against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on November 29, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Cardinals 20-17.
  13. NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 29: Kenny Britt #18 of the Tennessee Titans makes a catch against the Arizona Cardinals at LP Field on November 29, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Cardinals 20-17.
  14. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao stands near flags of the European Union and China prior to the EU-China Summit Monday Nov. 30, 2009, in Nanjing, China.
  15. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, second from left, explains a painting to European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, right, and Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, whose country currently holds the rotating European Union presidency, left, prior to the EU-China Summit Monday Nov. 30, 2009, in Nanjing, China.
  16. Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, whose country currently holds the rotating European Union presidency, second from right, speaks during the EU-China Summit Monday Nov. 30, 2009, in Nanjing, China.
  17. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, center, and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, right, shake hands as Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, whose country currently holds the rotating European Union presidency, right top, looks on prior to the EU-China Summit Monday Nov. 30, 2009, in Nanjing, China.
  18. European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, second from right, speaks during the EU-China Summit Monday Nov. 30, 2009, in Nanjing, China.