Canberra region plan urges Canberra as regional economic centre
The South East Region Joint Steering Committee report argues Canberra should reflect its role as a major regional economic hub alongside its national capital function. It outlines land use water policy needs and a regional advisory structure with NSW and ACT participation, urging federal policy for 25 year growth and intergovernmental coordination.
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Sinter
Landa
Capital Territory
Mr Staley
Canberra
South-East Region
Act
Nsw
NCDC
Department of the Capital Terriitory
Goulburn
Young
Victorian
Ananda Marg Responds to Delhi Court Sentences
Ananda Marg contends its experience differs from a correspondent’s account and questions foreign interference. It notes two members were sentenced by a Delhi court under explosives and conspiracy charges, while a third received a term for abetment. The letter questions external pressures and defends its stance on justice and sovereignty.
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Ananda Marg
New Delhi
India
Ananda Margis
Ananda Margi
Australia
PR. Sarkar
Sarkar
Australian Speaker Faces Questions on Independence and UK Precedent
In Parliament, Speaker Snedden defended limited independence while contrasting Australia with the UK system. He argued a presiding officer must avoid party ties, noting his own chambers and long service. The debate touched devaluation, immigration framing, and energy policy with criticism of reliance on non solar energy research and procedural gags in the House.
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Snedden
House of Representatives
Westminster
Herald
Melbourne
Australia
Speaker
Ving
Fraser Joins Canberra Queue Over State of the Nation Credit
Mr Fraser backs the Prime Minister’s defence of the ABC program State of the Nation. Mr John Haslem, who appeared on pilot and on air versions, urged against axing the program. Haslem’s appearances may have impressed Fraser as he told the House the program should not be cut and joined the queue to appear during the week.
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Fraser
Canberra
John Haslem
ABC
Haslem
Letter to editor on peaceful nature and patience
A reader laments the strain on a peaceful people and patience, citing a postscript about SOM DATTA Second Secretary Indian High Commission and noting the prior conviction and five year imprisonment last Monday for Mr Sarker.
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Som Datta
Indian High Commission
Red Hill
Sarker
Fife
Inquiry on ACT casino sparks Canberra inquiry
Canberra residents are urged to submit input as a public inquiry examines introducing casino gambling in the ACT. The matter, referred to the Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Tourism and Recreation, follows a Canberra Times article and involves concerns from the public and a senior barrister.
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Canberra
Canberra Times
Act
Legislative Assembly
Tyutism
Tan Black
Canberra City
Overseas postings dispute at Foreign Affairs over Tokyo assignment
A Canberra driven letter argues against Miss Miller’s overseas posting to Tokyo. It contends the move bypasses established secretary career progression, claims a clerk class 8 role is unjustified, and notes typists grade stagnation while foreign postings favor outsiders despite training and overseas experience. The author questions PSB approval and fairness of promotions within the department.
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Department of Foreiil
Menadue
Tokyo
Miss Miller
Commonwealth Publi Service
Quay
Public Service Board
Canberra
Controversy Manager sought for pedantic publisher
The Inconsequential Studies Press at the ANU plans to hire a full time Controversy Manager to boost self sufficiency after a budget crunch. Rumors swirl around Otto Suiz as top candidate, famed for theatrical publicity stunts and sensational book campaigns.
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ANU
ISP
Mozart
Derek Stoat
Byara McManus
Buxtehude
Bronwyn Llany
Disraeli
Lyneham
Trish Fraud
Hiawatha Nolan
Nolan
Alan Reid
Stretton
Michael Booker
Otto Suiz
Madison Avenue
Rentafurore
New York
Books of the Week in Canberra Offer Wide Parody List
Canberra readers see a mixed chart of non fiction and fiction titles led by spoof titles such as Even More Joy and Winnie the Pooh related works. The list cites authors including A A Milne Alex Comfort and Patrick White with burlesque and risqué entries alongside conventional authors.
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Canberra
Alex Comfort
A. A. Milne
A.A. Milne
Rudi Imbechi
Geoffrey Sawer
Piet
Tony Staley
Bobo Venum
Gerald Durrell
James Dibble
Waniassa
N Cdc
Canberra-Goulburn
Enid Blyton
Winnie the Pooh
Linda Lovelace
Hugh Hefner
Tigger
Christopher Robin
Eeyore
AA. Milne
Winnie Winnie-Piglet-Spy
Len Deighton
Piglet
A. A. Tine
Iglet
Patrick White
War’s horror endures in letters from the front
A wartime letter recounts how the speed and power of American fighters thrills those on the ground yet cannot erase the memories of the dead and maimed. The writer lists cities like Rotterdam, Belgrade, Coventry, Hamburg, Stalingrad and Hiroshima, honoring the fallen and warning that propaganda fuels the conflict as forces press on.
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Killen
Pune
Rotterdam
Belgrade
Coventry
Hamburg
Drewen
Stalingrad
Hiroshima
Viceregally The Civverour Genet Jub Keliaid Tad
A fragmentary report notes a regnal event titled Tad keer aired in Sydney and Melbourne yesterday with unclear details and missing context. Named places Sydney Melbourne appear alongside an unusual headline phrase.
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Tad Keer
Sydney
Melbourne
Fair go for the Socceroos tour remark row
Ian Warden provokes controversy with a witty take on Australia’s soccer team tour. Canberra Times notes critics question his taste as Birmingham City and Sunderland matches loom with mixed signals about the squad’s form and future prospects.
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Ian Warden
Canberra Times
Birmingham City
Sunderland
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