Canberra woman trapped in car wreck near Sarina
Patricia Jean Robinson 38 from Canberra survived a 68 hour ordeal after her station wagon plunged 30 metres down a cliff 14 kilometres south of Sarina in northern Queensland. Found by a farmer, she was trapped upside down with a broken left leg and possible internal injuries, and was later treated at Mackay Base Hospital.
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BHP Wins 8.7 Percent Steel Price Rise in Tribunal ruling
The Prices Justification Tribunal approved BHP steel price increases of 8.7 percent, raising costs on mid size cars by about $20. The decision, third since August, follows prior requests and adds to a 20.4 percent rise over eight months. BHP absorbed over $40 million in annual costs. $4 million more a year will come from boosted productivity. ACTU president Hawke would not comment until full report is studied.
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Queensland Opposition Leader Ousted in Interior Power Shift
In Brisbane, Tucker defeated Houston by 17 votes to 5 for the State Opposition Leader post amid Labour leadership criticism after the federal election. Newton won deputy leader 12 to 10 over Wood, with Burra 9. Houston declined a shadow portfolio as the ALP executive reportedly learned of the move too late.
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Rift in Pangu Party in Papua New Guinea
In Port Moresby a rift erupted within Papua New Guinea's Pangu Party as central executive members clashed with the parliamentary wing during talks on constitutional planning. Moi Avei stated that executive members walked out over objections to the central body's presence amid preparations for Thursday's House of Assembly debate on the Constitution.
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ACT venue for games at Canberra in 1977 Pacific Conference
Canberra will host the third Pacific Conference Games on December 3 and 4 1977 at a new Bruce stadium. Athletes from Canada Japan New Zealand the US and Australia are named with possible teams from China and Mexico. Postgame satellite meetings will involve state capitals after the event. Planning began over the weekend with the organizing committee's first meeting.
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Mexico
Moves to Oppose Free Health Outlined
Australian Capital Territory doctors debate limiting government health reform. The ACT Medical Association, in a hand-delivered letter to Canberra clinicians, urges private practitioners to dissociate from the scheme and ensure private services continue. The plan envisions a split: patients choose either a salaried public system or wholly private practice, with each system operating separately.
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Canberra
ACT Medical Association
Canberra health service staffing plan outlines private practitioner roster
The ACT Medical Association proposes a private practitioner roster to provide 24 hour care for private patients in Canberra Hospitals without relying on full-time salaried specialists. Private patients may use private practitioners, while those in the free hospital service rely on salaried staff.
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OUS
Dickson Health
Doctor leaves centre for private practice
Dr David Jarvis a salaried doctor at Melba Health Centre resigns after ten months to set up private practice in Latham and possibly in the Kippax Centre serving Latham and Macgregor residents. He values fee for service over salary and notes prior general practice in Victoria and Tasmania. The Health Minister supports doctor interchange and Aid to establish a surgery in Latham.
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David Jarvis
Latham
Jarvis
Victoria
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Macgregor
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Belconnen
Guerillas in Lebanon pause actions to avoid Israeli retaliation
Palestinian command leadership told Lebanon's An-Nahar newspaper that guerrillas will freeze any military activity likely to provoke Israeli retaliation. A delegation briefed Prime Minister Soth in Beirut stating no attacks from Lebanon or cross-border infiltrations into Israel, aligning with Arab Joint Defence Council preparations.
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Aap-Reuter
Lebanon
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Israel
Conference of the Arab Joint Defence Council
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Recreation centre plan for civic complex development
A joint statement by the Minister for the Capital Territory and the Minister for Urban and Regional Development announced planning for a recreation centre to serve current and future residents. It includes meeting rooms, a sports hall, changing rooms, saunas, an indoor pool, and a coffee lounge with a safe area for mothers and children. The Department would run the centre until a local management group could take over. The plan aims to enrich social and recreational facilities and inform a larger complex near the Olympic Pool in Civic. Community Indoor Recreation Complex Development Committee stressed broad community participation and noted a need to focus on development over mere management.
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Capital Territory
Bryant
Uren
Civic
Shares Fall in Value on Sydney Stock Exchange
Sydney report says the value of shares listed on the Sydney Stock Exchange declined from May to end June by about 1,165 million dollars or 6.6 percent, with a 12.1 percent drop the prior month. For the year to end June, total value down 6,214 million dollars or 27.3 percent.
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Sydney Stock Exchange
Government schemes aid firms face policy shifts
The Cabinet announced a Structural Assistance Board to back firms hurt by new economic policy. It will guarantee loans or payments up to 25000 and may extend aid with ministerial approval. Applications run through the Department of Manufacturing Industry until the board is formed.
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Dr. Cairns
Lins Bess
Chirns
Department of Manufacturing Industry
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