Science studies urged beyond wrong motives
Fears were raised at a Science Association of the ACT meeting that students choose science for employment rather than interest. The committee urged exploring science at tertiary level as a means to develop ability while highlighting other career paths in science teaching management and technical sales. An information session for senior high school students was planned for September 20 and 21 at the Sustain Academy of Science with attendance limited due to space.
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Science Association of the Act
Sustain Academy of Science
Science Association of
ACT
Secondary Science Teachers Association
Queanbeyan
Lack of contact worries Australian university staff group
The Federation of Australian University Staff Associations spoke last night of failing to establish effective communication with Federal Minister for Education and Science Fairbairn. At a press briefing the FAUSA noted past strong links with former ministers and stated access with the current minister has been limited, hindering dialogue on university finances and tertiary education policy.
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Federation of Australian University Staff Associations
FAUSA
Hence Hall
Australian National University
Garton
Fraser
Bowen
Hurt
Gorton
Vocational handbook guidance for school leavers in ACT
A supply of vocational guidance handbooks from the National Youth Council of Australia has been acquired by ACT Health Services for distribution in high schools. The material covers career opportunities across trades, apprenticeships, and tertiary education, with advice on job applications, interviews, and managing pay as students prepare to enter the workforce.
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National Youth Council of Australia
ACT Health Services
Bly Ce
L. J. Hooker Ltd Praises Leasehold System Change
L. J. Hooker Ltd reports in its annual trading summary that a new leasehold system, effective January 1, has produced the desired effect. Owners who bought leases before that date may consider themselves fortunate as the reform reshapes revenue recapture for development and aims for a more equitable, flexible annual recoupment. The company notes the system as an ingenious compromise, though not necessarily ideal.
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Canberra
L. J. Hooker Ltd
Commonwealth
Vale
Contravention claims rise over housing zoning in city plan
The summary notes many doctors and professionals operated in contravention of residential purpose clauses in areas zoned for non retail use. Despite strong demand for retail space, vacancies persisted in professional districts designed for doctors dentists banks and similar services. Planning authorities weigh limiting future space to about half of prior projections to balance needs.
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Ater
Inexplicable System Plagues Government Office Space
Canberra reports reveal costly government leases and slow development push up rent. Office space averaged high prices as firms seek national HQs in Civic amid new sites offered. Prices noted near 19,226 dollars and six dollars per square foot, with firms urged to accept risk of unneeded space.
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Canberra
Goverment Shell
Civic
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