Circus tiger mauls boy at Gloucester Park incident
A circus tiger attacked a boy at Gloucester Park Perls main frothing tok. Officials believe the animal thought a packet of follies was food and dragged the boy by the track. The child suffered a bite to the left arm and shoulder and was taken to Royal Reith Hospital in shock and listed as in serious condition. Doctors said the boy remained conscious. A spokeswoman for Sore Blothers said she did not plan to euthanize the animal, calling it an unfortunate incident.
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Cattle to be impounded in Kosciusko Park amid drought
1000 cattle believed illegally inside Kosciusko National Park face impounding as rangers and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service coordinate operations. Park officials plan controlled relief, water access, and herd management while government bodies assess costs and penalties amid ongoing bushfire damage and dry conditions.
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Victoria seeks late drought talks in urgent aid push
Victoria sent a telegram to the Federal Government requesting immediate drought relief talks. Minister Borthwick offered to meet anytime, with representatives from the Grazing Association, Victorian Farmers Union, and Victorian Dairy Farmers Association present. Premier Thompson discussed desalination claims as unlikely to bring immediate benefits while cloud seeding would focus on the eastern half of Victoria.
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US award honors RAAF squadron for Vietnam war efficiency
A Royal Australian Air Force squadron received a United States Government award for effectiveness in destroying enemy targets in South Vietnam. The 7th Squadron, operating mainly over South Vietnam, earned the honor as a standing unit, with details noting the squadron’s deployment and the large air effort contributing to the award. The United States Air Force approved the decoration on December 28 and the squadron’s leadership acknowledged the recognition as a marker of joint allied air operations during the Vietnam conflict.
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Stormy Weather Outlook With Thunderstorms In Afternoon
A weather outlook warns of possible thunderstorms this afternoon in the area. Temperatures around 3 degrees are forecast with a chance of light showers.
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Airlines accused of exploiting public over currency revaluation
Government figures in Canberra say international airlines operating from Australia are colluding to exploit the public by converting Australian dollars at unfavorable rates as the dollar revalues. Qantas and others face calls for a directive to preserve the official rate, with a conference next month to decide the new exchange rate.
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Drivers warn of second strike in Canberra
Drivers warn of a second stoppage from midnight Wednesday if the Public Service Board does not withdraw objections to a $94 weekly raise plus $4 from December this year. A stopwork meeting disrupted Canberra transit yesterday noon to 3 pm causing hundreds of people to be stranded before services resumed. Prime Minister Whitlam and Treasurer Crean joined other officials for a luncheon as drivers pressed claims in a tense dispute over wage increases.
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Qantas Airing Aims to Break Even Despite Loss Warnings
Thursday reports quote Minister of Civil Aviation Mr Jones saying the airline may not record a loss in the current financial year. Indications suggest break even is possible as talks of a potential S200 million deficit are denied. The minister notes plans for a tax and rebate system are under review, with discussions ongoing in Britain.
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Government to study arbitration system in Australia
Brisbane reports the Federal Government plans a committee of inquiry to study conciliation and arbitration, and a referendum to widen Commonwealth powers over industrial matters. Labour Minister Cameron says the move aims to reduce stoppages, with a yearlong investigation and broad public consultation.
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ACT Shopgirls Seek Equal Pay In Sydney Hearing
A Commonwealth Conciliation Commission in Sydney today dealt with claims by ACT shopgirls seeking equal pay. The decision, tied to the 1972 wage ruling, would raise weekly pay to about 69 dollars for male workers and 59.90 for female workers. If the commissioner grants the demand, female shop assistants could see a weekly increase of about 9 dollars, with immediate effects expected for May.
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Bowlers save Test in Sydney as Australia rally
Australia faced defeat as Pakistan pushed to a first innings lead before stretcher heroics by Mir Walker and Heine Lillee turned the tide. The pair shared six wickets for 15 runs, with Lillee taking three for 64 amid back trouble.
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F111 crashes in forest. airmen safe after stashed jet
An F111 crashed in a forest near Roam Pine motorway in the NE 10 area. Military investigators report five air force personnel based there were safely accounted for after the incident.
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Export Ban on Kangaroo Products Sparks Government Shakeup
Dr Cairns Tha Miskane outlines a broad departmental reorganization as the new government announces a ban on kangaroo product exports. The plan, noted by Bruce Jivkdery, signals major rearrangements amid ten internal difficulties as departments undergo reorganization.
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Manly Rugby League joins two Japanese cavern teams
A brief sports note reports two major Japanese cavern clubs joining forces with Manly Rugby League, highlighting the formation and key players from the former All Blacks roster. World News section follows with court lists and pages 11 to 13.
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