Three ACT hostels to close in Canberra
Commonwealth Hostels will cease operations at Lindy House Hotel Acton and three ACT hostels on July 24. The ACT manager, Mr Fk Hodge, cited falling resident numbers from 1902 last July to 1072 on June 14 this year plus staffing and tariff issues. Residents will be relocated to Gowrie Private Hotel and other hostels. Lawley House may stay open temporarily.
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Chinese badminton party ends self confinement in Perth
In Perth a Chinese badminton delegation faced an embarrassing diplomatic moment after 14 members spent six hours confined in a Perth hotel. A senior Chinese diplomat blamed three elderly protesters for provocation and the Australian Foreign Affairs Department quickly dispatched a senior official to speak with the party.
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Late News Brief From Unclear Text Fragment
An unreadable clipped item references delays and unidentified individuals, with garbled wording suggesting late news notes unresolved in the fragment. The readable bits point to a brief update or notification rather than a full event report.
Canberra bus strike grounds services amid maintenance dispute
Canberra bus operations collapse after maintenance workers extend the strike. The Department recalls 35 old buses to cover gaps left by 127 buses out of service due to mechanical faults. From Saturday afternoon, Sunday, and weekdays only off peak service at hourly intervals, Route 16 runs half hourly. The stoppage follows the Public Service Board’s rejection of a disability allowance claim, with about 90 mechanics and related staff involved.
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Ansett Melbourne strike ends as talks lead to flights resume
Ansett Airlines hosts end day-old strike after lengthy talks with the Australian Airlines Hostess Association. Agreement allows restoration of full cabin staff levels on Boeing 727 and 100 series, with flights scheduled to resume to Melbourne and Tamworth today.
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New System for Health Centres Contracts for GPs planned
The commission will negotiate with the ACT Medical Officers Association on a flexible contract system for GPs. Private practitioners may work at health centres full or part time or shift from salaried to contract or fee for service, with room leasing possible. Aimed to align doctor effort with tasks like immunization and public health services.
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Canberra
Doctors Seek Fee Arrangements Amid Health Centre Salaries Debate
Doctors urged shifting from salaried pay to fees for service as a third option for general practitioners. The commission noted salaried doctors could switch to fees with approval, while concerns about health centres becoming fee-for-service rose. Government discussants called for private practice leases and reintroduction of professional suites to attract doctors, given Australia’s regional shortages and lack of local medical schooling.
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Hijackers Free All Except Israelis at Entebbe
Uganda radio quoted the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine saying it would free all hostages at Entebbe Airport except Israelis and those with dual nationality. The deadline was extended. about 100 more hostages were freed, leaving about 100 still captive. Israel's Tel Aviv ministerial meeting signaled possible negotiations through France, with demands to release 53 Palestinian prisoners.
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Meat pies in gravy trouble in Australia report says
Sydney reports Choice magazine tested 22 meat pies by three methods finding little meat and mostly gravy. A nitrogen test indicated six pies failed the 25 percent meat rule, with average filling at 20.7 percent. Microscopic checks revealed some lean meat content.
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Choice
South Africa Ban Begins Across Melbourne and Airlines
Melbourne reports the ACTU banning South African aircraft cargo and ships, effective immediately and lasting until July 23. Qantas said it will halt weekly cargo and mail service to South Africa to comply with the measure.
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South Africa
Cabinet vows open minds amid budget talks upheaval
This Wednesday report notes Cabinet discussions on a pending budget and calls for broader openness. It mentions a special editorial marking a US anniversary and warns that past US history, though thrilling, does not justify current actions. Evacuation of Bute High School in South Boweninville completed by chartered trawlers with female teachers. Rugby Deramalan and RMC eye top four with a win this weekend. Officials from the Capital Territory Administration outline mulching principles.
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