Floods follow heavy weekend rain in ACT
Canberra records 14 millimetres of weekend rain, triggering widespread flooding across the ACT. Roads washed out, low level crossings and bridges closed, but some snow in ski areas melted. Police detour traffic at Northbourne Avenue and Barton Highway amid hazards. Public notices warn of flooding along Murrumbidgee River and Burrinjuck Reservoir.
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Canberra
Act
Nsw
Mountains
Morcisett Street
Queanbeyan
Hume ‘Highway
Kings Highway
Pome Hut
Coppins 'Cromings
Oaks Estate
Unies
Dairy Flat Bridge
John Franklin
ACT Police
Northbourne Avenue
Barton Highway
Koneiusko National Park
Aiden Mate
Ecaher Vale
Burean
Murrumbidece
Burrinjuck
Mora
Tor Cunha Wy
Ous An
Fegaes
Y Centre
Fishing trip ends in death near Wollongong
Two amateur fishermen drowned when a six metre boat overturned in wild seas off Wollongong on Sunday. Survivors, including Thomas Lynch 47 of Chester Hill and Robert Labley of Selton near Liverpool, were rescued by the Fort Kembla pilot boat and taken to Wollongong Hospital in satisfactory condition.
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Atdney
Wullingong
Thomas Lynch
Chester Hill
Robert Labley
Selton
Liverpool
Fort Kembla
Wollongong
Hawke Defends Labor Party Unity Amid Resignations
Melbourne reports Prime Minister Hawke challenges claims of party disarray as he defends unity within the Australian Labor Party. He cites the resignation of Defence Minister Harvard and allied figures, insisting the party remains accountable to the people while rejecting claims of a single person’s ownership over the ALP. Hawke criticizes opposition tactics and calls for measured cabinet considerations. The scene unfolds at an international Labour Organisation event with debates on leadership and parliamentary meetings.
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Ome
Pene
Minster
Harvard
Hawke
Tin Ke
Orean
Hie
Hiter Mational
Ava Im “Geneha
Bret Halhday
Geeve Mesand
Bette Cauelis
Dunstan Holds Narrow Lead in South Australia Election
In Adelaide the Labor Government led by Premier Dunstan narrowly retains power after a volatile campaign. Independent Ted Connelly of Port Pirie resigned from Labor preselection to run as an independent and has signaled support for the government while postal and informal counts continue, with final results not expected for a week.
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Adelaide
Labor
South Australia
Dunstan
Me Dunstan
Ted Connelly
Port Pirie
the Alp
Alwentes
Connelly
Todayy
Pat
Liberal leadership threat looms after electoral setback
The Liberal movement faces a leadership challenge as Bruce Mastich's control of the South Australian Liberal Party appears likely to end after a disastrous showing in Saturday's state election. Analysts cite the party's weak vote share and internal tensions, while speculation centers on possible contenders such as De Dend Tonkin.
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Bruce Mastich
Liberal Party
Saluray
Differences over ACT growth denied by Canberra officials
In a joint statement Secretary Engledow and NCDC Commissioner Powell rejected claims of policy conflict over Canberra growth. They said both agencies act in unison since 1970 and are examining feasibility of restricting development within border limits while responding to ministerial requests.
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Department of the Capital Territory
Engledow
National Capital Development ‘Commission
Powell
Commission
Department
Canberra
Department of the Capital
Anid
NCDC
Ely
NCC
Powell Hay
Rae
Angola Alert and Rugby Notes From Winter Pages
Fragmented text reports a political note about a liberation group and police orders. It also mentions rugby results with a likely team from Quebec, noting a single win and a captain named Rick Care. The page reads like a late edition with obscured lines and stray names.
Rainy notes hint at regional delays and scores
A fragmentary back-page item references weather conditions and potential impacts on delays, plus scattered mentions of scores and names. The readable portions signal a generic update rather than a full event, with no clear place, date, or decisive outcome.
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UNL
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Aia Mlucher
Com Prattien
Levistarive Council
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Yail
John Chr
Tera Cobrity Leate
Me Blacher
Legislative Council
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Immu
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Wishin
Yalen
Port Ming
Margaret
Woptarletty
Ellen
Port Piru
Yeterdae — Mretiiregran
Canberra Times
National Capital Development Comminion
Bruce Wriake
Cire
Tony
Will & Power
Soniny
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Federal
Parliamentary Labor Party
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Sauk
Angola
Sational Libe- Liberation Groupe Ba Uuymda
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Quenbe
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William Rom
Hie Measen
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Istimachy
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