Canberra Storm Hurled Floods Shuts Airport Traffic Chaos
A half hour Canberra storm blew roofs off buildings flooded streets and closed Canberra Airport. Gusts reached high limits as 93 millimeters of rain fell by 7 PM with 75 stranded motorists seeking help and Commonwealth Avenue bridge briefly closed. Fire and accidents disrupted downtown, while weather forecasts pointed to more rain and cooler conditions.
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Strike causes NSW TV ban
Sydney reports a strike by the Australian Theatrical and Amusement Employees Association led by John McQuin. NSW channels may ban services, affecting commercial channels and ABC operations. The union seeks a 30 percent interim wage increase while claims are before the Arbitration Commission. A Channel 7 spokesman said ACT TV impact is uncertain.
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Patterson fuels rift as Labor splits over export ban stance
Patterson’s second public statement deepens Labor rifts amid discontent in the government over his criticism of Tuesday’s export controls. The clash focuses on cabinet loyalty and Patterson’s apparent prioritization of Queensland concerns over government unity, threatening solidarities within the Labor ranks.
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Premier's worry over coal export policy debated
Queensland Premier Bielke-Petersen and Premier Paterson traded statements on export controls. They argued policy motives, and the impact on northern coal mining and regional development, noting high US price influences and long term contracts shaping northern Queensland mines.
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Secession Talk Sparks Queensland State Debate
A senior Country Party backbencher urged secession from Australia, saying Queensland should leave the federation. He claimed the Labor Government aimed to control state cow exports and showed hostility to national defense, while accusing the federal government of reviving wartime policies.
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Pope names Australian cardinals amid consistory plans
Pope Paul named new cardinals including Archbishops James Raker Knox of Melbourne and James Darcy Freeman of Sydney. The consistory on March will raise the college to 148, the largest ever, with five from North America, two from Brazil, and others from Colombia Argentina and Africa. Edward Cassidy named Archbishop, Sydney delegation announced.
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Last naval survivor of Darwin attack dies in 1942 sinking
The final Japanese attack survivor from February 1942, HMAS Kara Kara, was sunk east of Jervis Bay after being bombed and shelled by Australian and allied forces. The hulk went down in deep water as RAN warships and Fleet Air Arm aircraft pressed the assault during the Darwin defense episode.
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Dandenong bushfire rages near coast park and homes
Firemen brace for a long night as a large bushfire roars through the Dandenongs near national park and holiday homes. Authorities say the blaze is the worst in the area in years and may reflare at dawn, threatening more properties and demanding a nationwide response.
Sloop Safe After Ice Threat
SLOOP SAFE AFTER ICE THREAT. A drifting sloop was saved from wreck as ice posed danger. report notes a near miss and shipboard concerns. Page 3. RIOT ACTS Troops fired rubber at Protestant rioters yesterday after a fatal clash, as authorities moved to quell unrest surrounding the questioned deaths of Catholics. Page 6. MIGRANTS Qantas and a British company launch a scheme to reunite migrant families amid new visa rules. Page 8. STATE AID NSW Premier Askin says state aid to independent schools will rise by 40 percent in the next budget. Page 2. WORLD NEWS highlights and other sections follow across pages.
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