Toll on Australian roads reaches sixty deaths
A national Easter road toll rose to 60, with Victoria and New South Wales accounting for most fatalities. The report details multiple crashes across states, including a fatal crash near Melbourne that killed three youths and two other serious incidents across New South Wales Queensland and Victoria. The Premier called the toll absolutely appalling as emergency services respond.
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U S Coast Guard Seizes Soviet Trawler Baras Shevchenko
The United States Coast Guard seized the Soviet stern trawler Baras Shevchenko with 93 crew after authorities say it caught 20 tonnes of river herring beyond its permit within the new 200 nautical mile limit. The vessel was boarded southeast of Boston and towed to Boston for processing under the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries treaty regime.
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Officers shot in Adelaide during Elizabeth North incident
In Adelaide two constables, Glen Dean Voltries and Richard Tappin, both 24, were shot near a house in Elizabeth North after police responded to a reported assault. Constable Tappin is gravely ill from chest wounds. Constable Jeffries is in satisfactory condition. A man, 45, faces charges of attempted murder of the officers and assault. Detective Superintendent Kool Thorsen led the investigation.
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Warning by Commission targets doctors in Canberra
The Capital Territory Health Commission warned doctors it will discipline what it calls improper conduct for public criticism of hospital administration. The Feb meeting minutes indicate salaried specialists, unhappy with private doctors gaining power, may face action for further critical statements. One specialist has already been cautioned.
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Canberra Health Commission warns on improper conduct among doctors
The Health Commission of Canberra reported no formal discipline but noted a warning from its February 19 minutes to a salaried specialist over alleged improper conduct. It said most doctors are contractually linked to the commission and stressed harmony between commission staff and private practitioners to avoid media-fuelled conflicts and public confusion. The commission defended freedom of speech and outlined channels for criticism while insisting on high standards.
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Canberra medical commission battles over policy influence and discipline
Minutes reveal the commission faces tensions as employees seek policy influence while warnings were issued to a salaried specialist for public comment. Authority to discipline senior doctors is questioned amid criticism from ACT Medical Association and ministerial reviews. Most doctors are seen edging toward a compromise, though extremists remain.
Australian broadcasters defend self regulation against open slather fears
The Federation of Australian Commercial Television Stations argues in a submission to the Australian Broadcasting Tribunal that self-regulation remains practical and responsible. It says concerns are mischievous or reveal ignorance of broadcasters daily operations and stresses codes formed after consultation with the public and all stakeholders.
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Pitcairners Claim Island Ownership and Self Government
Documents surfaced in Sydney and at the University of New England allegedly show Pitcairn Islanders resettled on Norfolk Island in 1856 were guaranteed ownership of all but 700 acres and the right to internal self government. The Norfolk Island News argues these dispatches, from Sir William Denison and the Colonial Secretary, support earlier autonomy plans and challenge the Nimmo Royal Commission findings.
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Fraser outlines proposed Industrial Relations Bureau as ombudsman
The Prime Minister described the planned bureau as an ombudsman type body rather than an industrial policeman. Several brief notices follow on charges, book authenticity, politics, and international affairs across pages 2 to 5. The snippets mention Indian hemp cases, Roots author debate, Fiji politics, Spain's party status, and uranium markets.
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Canberra City tops Lions 1 0 in Brisbane match
Canberra City defeated Brisbane Lions 1 0 in Brisbane to claim its first Philips Soccer League win. The report notes Monaro advancing to the Caltex Country rugby league semi final after a 33 10 victory over Illawarra at Seiffert Oval yesterday.
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Bathurst races arrest spree endangers riders and police
At Mount Panorama weekend motor cycle races 135 people were arrested by Bathurst police. A mob rampaged at McPhillamy Park injuring Constable Desmond Clarke. Eight riders at Braidwood were charged for alcohol and drug offences after an Araluen Hotel clash. Bail set at 50 to 100.
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Police clash as youths swarm Murcochydore station
Dozens of police reinforcements rushed to Murcochydore on Saturday night as about 50 young people surrounded the Sunshine Coast Police station, throwing beer glasses and insulting four officers inside. Inspector W. P Osborne said the confrontation began after an incident at a hotel in which several youths were arrested. Eleven arrests were made during the night.
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