Snow and road closures on Kosciusko Road and resorts
A spokesman said that driving hazards appeared on the Kosciusko Road in the Smiggin Holes area yesterday and the road was closed between Smiggin Holes and Perisher. Vehicles without chains were refused entry to National Park areas and chains were required from Wilsons Valley to Smiggin Holes with possible need into Thredbo as snow falls in resort areas. Canberra police reported open major highways and a few bridges, while low level crossings remained closed. The Bureau forecast a fine cool day today with a 10 degree high and light rain totaling 0.2 millimetres in the city.
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Speaker's position accepted in South Australian House
Adelaide reports Independent Mr E Connelly has accepted the Speakership after talks with Premier Stan Dunstan. Dunstan said Connelly will support the government on confidence votes and ALP policy. Recount of Saturday election results confirmed party standings with no change.
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Australia Triumphs in Birmingham Test Match
Australia wins a Test cricket clash in Birmingham powering to victory as batsmen and bowlers deliver a strong performance. Key players contribute significant runs and wickets, boosting Australia in the series.
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Crean Elected Deputy PM Amid Labor Caucus Moves
The Federal Labor caucus elected Crean as Deputy Prime Minister and Joe Berinson as Environment Minister after Cairns’ sacking. Crean, 59, said he would stay where he was to help bridge ministry, caucus, and public, while Berinson was sworn in, with debates over leadership and Cairns’ fate prompting tense caucus exchanges.
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Phone-tap rules ignored by Australian post office
Sydney Monday reports reveal a former postal union official told a Royal Commission that government limits on telephone bugging were ignored in the Australian Post Office’s telephone branch. John Simms Fleming Baker said Australia’s phone system often went haywire due to intrusions by secret police, including an WWII underground line used for tapping, and that taps were seen on at least 30 federal politicians’ phones. He also claimed meter overcharges were linked to ASIO surveillance.
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Inquiry Reveals Tapped Phones and Secret Pacts
The inquiry heard of tapped lines involving Mr Baker and his union president, with a plan labeling George and Day Streets and Trades Hall offices. Evidence on who executed the tapping allegedly disappeared, while mentions of 5000 dossiers on West Germany and CIA hints tied to Dr Cairns surfaced.
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ANU to create pool of housing for needy staff and students
The Australian National University approving a housing policy plan to designate about 24 of its 489 houses and flats as a pool for needy staff graduate and undergraduate students. A points based allocation system will govern access with review after 12 months and a separate report on housing policy management is to be commissioned.
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Whitlam critics reshape leadership race and cabinet posts
In a clipped politics column the debate centers on Whitlam amid calls of imbalance from Uren and defense from Everingham. Cairns mounts a late bid for a ministerial vacancy as Berinson edges ahead. votes reveal a tight contest among Howe of Representatives figures with several absences.
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Whilam
Mr Keating
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Keith Johnson
Sherry
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Cohen
Ministerial adviser resigns amid critic of minister
Dr Jim Anthony adviser to the Minister for Social Security and for Repatriation and Compensation resigns after criticising the minister’s allocation of time to his two departments. Anthony says Prime Minister Whitlam risked the portfolio by appointing Senator Wheeldon and calls for stronger leadership. He notes the issue has long troubled Repatriation and Compensation officials and hints at wider discontent within Canberra.
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Talks on conference centre in Canberra delays noted
Interdepartmental national planning conference in Canberra accompanied by youths discusses hosting the 1975 event. First submission to Cabinet and Prime Minister Whitlam's Ottawa 1973 remark described embarrassment at lacking facilities. Plans call for a design consultant by May next year and construction completion by year end.
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Pregnancy risk as job factor attacked in Angola crisis
ACOA and Angolan political turmoil are linked to workplace pregnancy risk claims. Charles Perkins, a public servant, may resign from Aboriginal Affairs to join the National AL Congress. Cardio-thoracic units and tidal power noted in Back Page golf playoff.
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