Tower traffic clash over Canberra summit access plans
Canberra planners and the National Capital Development Commission weigh options for summit access including gondola chairlift, private bus shuttles, base car park and radio traffic control as congestion fears rise. Tourism chief Ken Wilson urges earlier action amid likely peak period queues and environmental concerns with car traffic.
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Women's adviser to PM resigns in Canberra
Mrs Sara Dowse 38, head of the women s affairs branch in the Prime Minister and Cabinet, resigns after saying she lost faith in Fraser Government s sincerity toward women. She cites new admin changes moving women's affairs to Home Affairs under Mr Ellicott, separating it from Cabinet, and notes the impact of years of discrimination.
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Rain aids relief as floods halt bushfire near Lamington
Widespread rain closes roads in north west Queensland and halts a large bushfire in Lamington National Park on the Queensland New South Wales border. Gladstone records a high of 24 millimetres. United Graziers president Mr John Heussler welcomes early wet season as good news for pastoral industry though more rain needed.
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Sheil rebuked for view on South Africa
The Fraser Ministry faced controversy as Senator Glenister Sheil defended apartheid in South Africa. Government ministers condemned the remarks, urging his resignation, while opposition and Aboriginal groups called for dismissal. He remained uncontactable after being sworn in as Executive Counsellor and not yet as Minister for Veterans Affairs.
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Canberra Times promotes ACT police safety campaign for kids
In January the ACT Police and Road Safety Council run a children safety campaign at the Children's Traffic Demonstration Centre in Deakin. Courses for ages 7 to 14 run on weekdays from January 9 to 27 at 9am 1pm and 1 30pm with bike practice on safe facilities and road signs. Enrolments are on a first come basis with personal bike urged. donations of small bicycles welcome via Bruce Wilson.
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Fraser's Move Shifts Senior Public Service Posts In Canberra
The Fraser government announced sweeping reassignments across three departmental heads and new appointments. Doug McKay becomes Secretary-designate of Primary Industry, replacing Walter Ives who remains briefly for commitments. Jim Scully to head Trade and Resources, Alan Woods to National Development, Arthur Palmer acting Home Affairs head, with Scully set to fill Special Trade Negotiator duties temporarily. Shift prompts consternation, potential legal issues, and NCP-backed reshaping aimed at rural action.
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Department of Primary Industry
Walter Ives
Ives
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Department of National Resources
Department of Trade and Resources
McKay
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Office of Secondary Industry
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Fraser
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John Crawford
Trade and Industry
Canberra Times
Jith McKay
New Rural Bank
Drought Expands Across Australis From Rockhampton to SA
A vast drought region covers much of New South Wales and Victoria and stretches from Rockhampton in Queensland through central coastal areas into western Victoria and over half of South Australia, affecting agriculture and water supplies.
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Rockhampton
Nsw
Cea
Victoria
South Australia
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