Canberra ACT proposal referred to Government for National Capital aspects
Mr Stoley said he referred the ACT proposal to the Government for consideration due to Federal responsibility for National Capital aspects of Canberra sites. Mr Staley noted this Federal role would sit with the Assembly’s local responsibilities in any scheme delegating legislative and executive power, stressing the decision focused only on National Capital aspects at this stage.
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Assembly's Greatest Setback Sparks Self-Government Debate
The ACT Legislative Assembly president Me Pead calls the Government decision a historic setback for self-government. He accuses outsiders of meddling in Canberra affairs and warns the move harms the city’s vitality. He stresses Canberra’s people and integrity matter beyond bricks and mortar and urges a Cabinet rethink.
Cabinet bars casino in Canberra role clash over national capital
Canberra decision blocks licensed mainland casino amid cabinet and assembly dispute. Minister Sisley had backed a casino but cabinet overruled, citing national capital considerations. The tourism committee and assembly favored government-controlled gambling and studied Wrest Point Hobart and Sydney clubs. The ruling leaves future casino plans uncertain while stressing national capital interests.
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Archbishop Makarios Dies Leaving Cyprus Divided
Arch bishop Makarios died of a heart attack at 63 after a turbulent career. Turkish Cypriots feared a Greek Indian power struggle and rising tensions as the island remains divided since 1960. Kyprianou would serve as interim president for 40 days with ministerial approval. A cabinet mourning decree and half mast were announced.
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Tokyo hostage attempt ends with knife injury and hospitalizing suspect
A man in a Tokyo restaurant released waitstaff slightly injured and then stabbed himself in the abdomen after demanding three pistols and ammunition. Police said the 22 hour standoff followed a dramatic June 1968 incident elsewhere in central Japan with hostages. The man remained unidentified and his condition was not immediately known.
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Dozens Feared Dead After Mozambique Mine Blast
About 150 miners feared killed in a coal mine explosion at Moatize in western Mozambique. The government ordered a three day mourning period and a rigorous inquiry, with reports of disorder and possible attacks on foreign technicians.
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Canberra Casino Debate Splits Cabinet in Sydney
A significant bloc of senior Cabinet ministers from the National Party opposed a Canberra casino proposal discussed in Sydney. Prime Minister Eraser signaled opposition to a casino only for the ACT, arguing the move harms national image. Cabinet doubts linger on Canberra’s acceptance and potential impact on Australia’s international stance.
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Australian dollar devalued about 1.5 percent by RBI
The Reserve Bank announced that the Australian dollar fell roughly 1.5 percent as the US dollar weakness and policy shifts influenced the local rate. Bankers called it an adjustment within a currency basket and warned authorities to avoid a fragile impression amid ongoing political pressure and past 17.5 percent devaluation in November.
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Australia
Government officials comment on latest devaluation impact
A Treasury spokesman Mr Lynch noted the devaluation drew little authorities attention but deferred questions about the recent drop in the averaging arrangement. The decision followed at the Reserve Bank by Governor Mr I McKnight with Treasury Secretary Sir Frederick Wheeler and PM&C Secretary Mr Alan Carmedy.
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Department of the Prime Minister
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