Cabinet approves NT Aboriginal schools plan worth millions
Canberra sources say three new NT Aboriginal schools at Ti Tree Borroloola and Ramingining are approved with an estimated total cost around 4 million, plus over 6 million for supplementary upgrades. The Sebac Report recommends a wider program to bring Aboriginal centres up to standard with other government schools.
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Ace Cordanes
Archbishop OBrien Seriously Ill in Sydney Hospital
Former Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canberra Goulburn, Eris OBrien, is seriously ill in a Sydney hospital. His successor, T Vi Cahill, held a requiem Mass in the diocese on the first Sunday to ask prayers for him.
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Eris O'Brien
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Canberra
T. Vi Cahill
Dr. O'Brien
Prisoners to Resume Release Schedule With Families
Late news reports say authorities planned to continue releasing prisoners, both military and civilian, to allow family reunions. Details needed finalizing. expected to resume next week after negotiations.
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Princite
Vandals hit two Canberra high schools
Canberra police investigated vandalism at Narrabundah High School and Telopen Park High School between December 21 and 24. At Narrabundah, vandals entered by forcing a window, scattered books and papers, and marked floors and walls with felt tip pens, causing about 500 dollars in damage. At Telopen Park, they broke into the library, stole five cassette tape recorders, three headphone sets, and eight dollars in tapes, and smashed a copying machine valued at fifty dollars.
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Narrabundah
Sie
Telopen Park High School
Petrol price rise in Canberra increases margins for resellers
Canberra motorists face a 1.2c per gallon rise in both super and standard petrol from January 1 after Canberra Prices Controller John McFarland approved the ACT branch of the Service Station Association’s cost study. The rise lifts resellers’ margins and erodes the local petrol price freeze, with prices in Canberra now near Queanbeyan levels. NSW and Queensland margins recently increased as well.
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Max Dunlop
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Bryant
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Children Drowned In Unnamed Brisbane Cyclone Strikes
In Brisbane Whurseley two children perished as cyclone Una lashed the area. Amanda Lee Dosford, four, of Bookwood station Alpha, was recovered from the Balyando River near the spot she disappeared Sunday. Rowan Gordon Wright, eleven, of Mackay, was found at 6:30am in Dump Creek, a Pioneer River tributary, after Christmas Eve disappearance. Earlier, two men were located last Friday.
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Pioneer River
Union call for official view on Australia’s economy
Sydney reports that union leaders and industry heads urged the Prime Minister to state the government’s stance on Australia’s economic and industrial future amid conflicting ministerial forecasts. Key figures include Laurie Short, R Fry, R Marsh, and Hawke, with talks on energy sectors and conservation plans ahead.
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Clarify oil position call from DLP senator to Whitlam
Senator Kane urged an authoritative statement from Prime Minister Whitlam on the Middle East and Australia’s oil supplies. He demanded publication of departmental papers on oil crisis impact and open government. Opposition’s Mr Lynch urged a comprehensive energy plan and retraining discussions. Wheat Board warned of bunkering fuel shortages affecting Egypt wheat shipments amid the oil crisis.
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European ports of call cut by AECS fuel plan
The Australia Europe Container Service will drop Genoa Marseilles and Bremerhaven from its Europe calls as part of a fuel conservation program. Vessels will slow from 22 to 19 knots adding about three days to round trips. A 3.8 percent bunker surcharge will rise freight rates in January, after a 3.87 tariff already in force since December.
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Return to flogging sought in Victoria
Victoria's Chief Police Commissioner Mr Jackson calls for reintroducing flogging for violent assault convictions. The page three report notes this proposal as a punitive measure under consideration by state authorities.
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Morale at Public Service Faces Year of Uproar
Gay Davidson writes that public service morale endures amid upheaval, noting a reasonably healthy overall state despite ongoing tensions. The piece analyzes factors affecting staff spirit and organizational stability during a turbulent period.
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Paze
ACTU calls for guaranteed minimum income for Australians
The ACTU demands a guaranteed minimum income for all Australians as part of a broader welfare push. The proposal argues for a safety net ensuring basic living standards amid economic changes.
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ACTU
Uren Calls Global Effort to Meet Resource Challenge
Mr Uren, Minister for Urban and Regional Development, issued a Canberra statement noting growing demand and shrinking resources. He warned Australia and others face a collision between continued growth and diminishing resources amid the energy crisis intensified by the Middle East war.
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Canberra
Australia
Mobil Oil Rust promotes fuel economy and road safety
Melbourne reports Mobil Oil Rust Ltd will launch an advertising campaign guiding motorists to cut petrol use. Chairman Jamies B. Leslie stated the program also carries a road safety message. Company research says drivers can save up to 30 percent by slower, careful driving with little extra travel time.
Passengers to undergo searches on domestic flights Australia
Australian domestic air travel will require passengers and their baggage to be searched in the presence of Commonwealth police before departure. Armed officers will man major airports as security expands, with airlines to provide facilities and staff. The phased plan includes magnetometer screening and physical checks for suspicious items, and follows recent hijacking incidents.
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