Attitude To Australian Technicians Criticised
A Melbourne briefing cites lack of practical knowhow and industry support for research. It notes limited engineer availability, unequal status for technical staff, and a need to boost applied science and industry funded projects. Professors warn against literacy gaps hindering advancement.
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Canberra Plan Critique Sparks Public Planning Debate
Mr J W Overall, National Capital Development Commissioner, criticised an earlier statement on Canberra planning. He defended open public consultation, noting plans are exhibited for comment and that hundreds of replies were received. He warned against compulsive growth prioritising expedience over lasting capital features.
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Holiday your way to Europe with Qantas routes
Qantas invites travelers to a flexible Kangaroo Route to Europe with stops in Singapore Bangkok Cairo Athens Rome and many other options. Passengers can cruise Bangkok’s waterways and visit Golden Buddha temples then continue via India and Arabia to Cairo Athens and Rome or fly direct to London in hours. See a travel agent or Qantas for the holiday plan.
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Submarines to Replace Transports, Says NSW Professor
Sydney's Professor J P Baxter of the University of New South Wales told a symposium on Engineering Advances that plum powered submarines could replace surface cargo ships within one or two generations. He described larger nuclear subs operating beneath the sea with jet propulsion and eventual crewless operation from shore control.
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