ACT declares total fire ban and forest closures today
The ACT Bushfire Council imposes a 24 hour total fire ban from midnight to midnight with no exceptions. Gas barbecues outside built up areas are banned and penalties include fines up to 5200 or imprisonment up to months. Forests close and Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve remains shut during the ban period.
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Tenders to call for Belconnen Catholic high school
Monsignor J P Kelly of the ACT Catholic Education Office said tenders would be called soon for a Roman Catholic high school in Belconnen for Forms 1 to 4 at the Kingsford Smith Drive and Southern Cross Drive intersection. He noted that tenders for a Wanniassa school depend on a rail loan and capital aid, and that tenders for Catholic primary schools at Kambah Evatt require finance, with 1976 completion hoped but not yet funded.
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Vietnam under study in US court to decide bridge disaster
Washington reports the latest communist attacks in South Vietnam are under study as President Ford's administration faces congressional limits on further U.S. military involvement in Indo China. Officials indicate the matter is being reviewed amid tension and policy debate.
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Fire in Brisbane factory causes million dollar damage
In Oxley a late day blaze at Hullows Pry Las factory caused extensive damage, estimated at one million dollars. Across the world reports note major Cold War tension as Vietnam appeals for U S aid amid the Saigon government urging support against Communist advances.
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GMH jobs still in doubt in Melbourne talks
In Melbourne GMH officials and Acting Prime Minister Dr Cairns failed to reach a solution over the future of 5000 car workers threatened with retrenchment. GMH managing director Damon Martin said discussions aimed at avoiding retrenchments were inconclusive and that a course of action would be considered. He noted GMH could not reduce car prices. Dr Cairns called the talks productive despite no solution.
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Government Car Price Plan Sparks Carmakers Debate
Government pressure on GMH to cut car prices to boost sales was discussed with Chrysler cited for a US example. Dr Cairns said no evidence Japan is targeting Australia. talks to resume with GMH Ford ACTU unions. Ford waits to January end before retrenchment decisions. 2000 dismissals denied. GMH workers in South Australia plan stop work meetings to discuss large-scale layoffs, with Victoria meetings expected soon.
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IRA Leader Arrested in Dublin Suburb
Irish Republican Army leader Kevin Mallon, 37, described as second in command, was arrested in a Fosrock private home near Dublin. Mallon was among 19 men who escaped Portlaoise Prison last August and later aided by a helicopter escape in Mountjoy Prison’s exercise yard.
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Enderby to Begin European Tour to Study Industry Policy
Mr Enderby, Canberra representative for Manufacturing Industry and member for Canberra, announced a three week European tour starting tomorrow. He will meet ministers in London and Stockholm Paris Bonn Prague and West Berlin. Discussions will cover resource allocation worker participation and industry policy with governments employers and unions. He returns to Australia February 3.
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Depo Provera treatment debate in Australian women
Doctors in Canberra consider Depo Provera a long term contraceptive though ADEC deems it investigational for that use. The drug already aids uterine and mammary cancers in Australia and is approved in many countries, yet safety questions persist. Upjohn seeks approval for selected patients while US studies report cancer concerns. experts cite irregular menstruation and possible fertility effects.
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Australia approves master plan for science and technology
Federal Cabinet approves a master plan for science and technology policy to guide national objectives. It centers on creating ASTEC to advise Parliament, defining the role of science in national development, manpower policy, international relations, and evaluation of scientific activities and institutions.
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Darwin relief on means test sparks by means test debate
Darwin evacuees and residents remain subject to a means test as outlined by the Minister for Social Security Mr Hayden. The report notes ongoing relief payments and policy stance, with related items on local matters and national issues.
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