ACT Rent Offences Landlords Fined For Service Levy
Two Canberra landlords were fined a total of 140 for charging a service levy on top of the fixed rent. ACT Rent Controller John McFarland said one landlord paid 20 on two counts and another 10 for failing to provide receipts. Overcharged amounts were described as a clear excess and offenders ordered to repay 487. The ordinance was amended soon and existing fair rent determinations would stay in force until replaced, after which charging more in determined rent would be an offence.
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Canberra
Landford and Tenant Ordnance
McFarland
McFirland
Canberra spring rainfall ranks fourth on record
Canberra's spring rainfall totaled 187 millimetres, the fourth highest on record, with October contributing a record 183 millimetres and flooding in surrounding river systems. September to November saw 23 frosts, four foxes and eight thunderstorms, while average day temperatures hovered around 24 degrees Celsius and night temperatures near 6.7 degrees. Humidity ran high at 74 percent, and total rainfall for the year to date was 59.8 millimetres.
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Canberra
Bureau of Meteorology
Oucanbeyan
Molonula
Act
Variety of nominees for ACT Schools Authority debated
ACT Teachers Federation calls for ministerial nominees to include tertiary education unions employers and recent graduates. Federation general secretary Peer OConnor says consultation with the Minister for Education and the Senior Carrick should precede appointment. Nominees reportedly include representatives from the Australian Public Service Association ACT employers council Australian Government Employers Trades and Labour Council and student graduates. The ACT School Authority Ordinance provides for six ministerial nominees starting January 1.
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ACT Teachers Federation
Peer O'Connor
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Rom
Australan Public Service Association
Council of Australiaan
Extra second at New Year sparks leap time fix
The article notes the earth’s rotation slowing slightly and the need to insert a leap second at 11 59 59 on New Year’s Day 1910 to keep clocks aligned with celestial time. Australian authorities plan this adjustment to prevent daily time drift and preserve accuracy.
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Austratien Telecommunications Commmissen
Sauunlay
Goethe awards German language contest winners named
Parthia Doyle of Canberra Church of England Girls Grammar School won senior division while Peter Markus from Melrose High School topped the intermediate in the Goethe Society competition for German students. The event included poetry, composition, and written exams with more than 100 certificates awarded.
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Canberra
Church’ of England Girls Grammar School
Peter Markus
Melrose High School
Department of Germanic Languages
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Sesund
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Australian Defence Industry Poised to Gain From Dollar Devaluation
The article argues that a 141% dollar drop could boost Australia’s defence sector amid slumping orders. It notes American tenders and US subsidies, calls devaluation a spur to local suppliers, and predicts higher employment, cheaper government equipment, and renewed industrial viability through export orders.
Prices Commissioner Faces Backlog Over Devaluation
NSW Prices Commissioner reports major headaches as devaluation strains the review unit. PIT probes alleged con artist prices from large importers, while 30 investigators handle around ten thousand price increase requests daily. Many firms in NSW hike prices without consultation, triggering public protest and ministerial scrutiny.
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Melbourne
Mixed outlook from Hooker Corp chairman on devaluation
In Sydney at the annual meeting Mr JK Campbell warned devaluation would have mixed effects for Hooker Corp Ltd. He cited debt in US dollars and advances to Win US dollars, noting unrecognised surpluses could trigger a possible loss of 755,000 if the Australian dollar fails to recover. He said beef trading and housing trends could improve profits, while conditions remain patchy. The Dickson Power group led by RA Dicks reported strong first quarter results with new agencies and franchises expanding across Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific islands, including large contracts in regional markets.
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Sydney
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Patt
Ilso
Campbell Saidhe Group
RA Dicks
Teverilly
Australia
New Zealand
Pacific Islands
Dickson Prower
Disarea
Rural Adjustment Scheme Bill Introduced In Parliament
Minister for Primary Industry F Stocie introduced the Rural Adjustment Scheme with a new household support benefit for farmers who exhaust cash and credit. The bill, funded federally but run largely by states, pledges $20 million for six months next year across states including NSW $5.6m, Victoria $475m, Queensland $3.4m, South Australia $2.75m, Western Australia $3.25m, Tasmania $0.25m. The bill will be reviewed annually and undergo a major four year review.
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Victoria
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Libyan stake in Fiat shocks parliament and markets
Libya seeks to acquire 6 percent of Fiat Auto, triggering a parliamentary debate over the deal. The plan would inject about 4.4 billion into Fiat in exchange for board seats while Libyan officials push for government approval and international cooperation, amid controversy surrounding the Agnelli family.
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Communist Party
Ansett Bi Ansett Trdanpor Industries In Buy Stakes
Ansett Transpor Industries Ltd reportedly approaches 36 percent stake in Assaulted Security Ltd, Sydney fintech group Finweeler, amid Povey Partners market pushes. Rumors say Ansett aims to gain control of ASL by amassing up to 10 million NSE shares, potentially steering management and operations as ASL seeks a turnround.
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Assaulted Securitey Ltd
Povey Partners
Ansett Wich
Pan
Ariel
ASL Aia
Gromp
Ame
ASL
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