Canberra Budget Signals Rapid Growth and Big Projects
The Canberra budget outlines continued rapid population growth and major capital works funded by government grants. Expenditures rise from about 72 to 90 million dollars, with 46 to 61 million tied to the National Capital Development Commission. Planning includes 2,900 housing blocks, a Capital Hill ring road costing over 24 million, and a 4 million link between Woden and Belconnen. Housing loans expand by 1,000 and 12 million is allotted to NCDC house building. The plan aims to reduce the three year government housing wait, while flat building remains mostly private. The long term view anticipates Canberra reaching a quarter of a million residents, with landmarks like the National Gallery, High Court, and Parliament House on the horizon.
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Canberra
Meninex
Narimal Capital Development Commission
Commission
NCDC
Capital Hill
Woden
Belconnen
National Gallery
High Court
Parliament House
Our Empire in London A look at Australia House and its staff
A lengthy critique of Australia's London presence at Australia House on The Strand. The piece notes Sir Alexander Downer leads a large interdepartmental staff, high costs abroad, and a call to reappraise London representation to cut spending and improve efficiency. It argues London costs exceed those of Washington and suggests bringing staff home for a leaner, more businesslike overseas presence.
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London
Fleet Street
Strand
Australia
Australia House
W.storey
Sir Alexander Downer
Sir Alexander
Canberra
Washington
Japan
Malaysia
Philippines
Department of External Affairs
Britain
Commonwealth Office
Foreign Office
Alexander Downer
New Zealand wage order shocks workers trade unions
The Arbitration Court approved a 5 percent wage rise amid a national crisis described as a circus by unions. Employers and government battles over costs and policy followed the decision, with frothing debates on inflation, price controls, and production impacts across NZ industries. The ruling triggered fear of higher costs for exporters, dairy prices adjustments, and potential reviews of payouts, while a broad freeze on prices was to end soon.
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Zeaand
Wirth
Trans. ” “Tasman
Fle
Blan
Assewur
WN. Hewitt
Kent
Mae
Federation of Labor
F Skinner
New Zealand
Wellington
Rade
UPB Industriew
Vuk
M. C. Day
Muledown
Zenangh Hau
Shand
Employers Federation
Federation of Labour
Larmers
Auckland
NERO
Phen
Employers’ Federation
Po. Tustard
Merchy Fed Vee
Blair
Wendy
Bank Credit Ws
Gondy
Letters to the editor on youths, media and free speech
A reader letter argues for broader adult discussion about youth exposure to provocative topics and media representation. It critiques McCarthy for limiting debate while urging responsible, balanced coverage to inform both adults and teenagers about social pressures and potential harmful norms. The writer defends free speech and responsible media, warning against censoring topics that affect family welfare.
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ABC
McCarthy
Amy
Fox
Recruitment Strain Hits Australian Preschool Teachers
An inquiry into rising teacher exodus and recruitment from other regions discusses Melbourne and Canberra as sources, noting pay, conditions, and mobile unit deployment. The piece questions education policy, workload, and temporary staffing amid a broader staff shortage.
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Secimnce
Caera
Salarien
Mathine Pews
Teuchiert Hilt
Canberra
Pac
Canbere Das
Otter
Australia
Cernce
Mobile Unik
RC Mionay
Eoupmet
Caeres
Wwe
Muita
Devine
Fragmentary historical note on food weight and health
A garbled clipping mentions food weight and patient care with phrases about death, a Biafra reference, and a reminder to stay vigilant. It includes disjointed names and stray terms like August and possible figures, indicating a damaged OCR fragment from a 1960s era newspaper.
Queensland police under fire from university study
A university sponsored survey in Australia and New Zealand reports that about 65 percent of Queensland residents view police as corrupt or brutal. The 3 year study by Duncan Chappell and Paul Wilson questioned 1,036 citizens and 1,000 officers, finding concerns on excessive powers and dubious methods.
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Duncan Chappell
Syney Univerity Law
Paul Wilson
Queensland University
Australia
New Zealand
Pull Renulty
Goon
Queensland
Wilson
Hines
Mbe Wilson
Queen Fund
Ouher
Jess
Agi
Brisbane
Just Men
Twas
Frank Bischof
Gan
Buchot
Wilton
Chappell
Investigonors
Itewan
Flixchot
Police Appeals Board
Brewter
Johannes Bjelke-Petersen
Bjelke-Petersen
Minster
Francis
Nickli
Queens van
Colin Jenne
Harrister
South Brisbane
Hennett
Persdiam
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Arbitration Court
Dairy Board
Federated Farmers Ing. Have Ine
Mr Holyoake
Mr Shane
ABC and Youth
Monarthy
Rangenr
Reid
Romembonic Women's Tenens
Orney
Connoe
Biafra
Turner
Wilsom
Yang Xiolen
Hischel
AAIOF
Bischof
Theniversity
U Whale
Myr Bischof
Dix Jumang Ein Hat Queenan
My Bishof
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