Drought Areas Affected by Strong Rains Across States
Rains ease drought in Queensland and New South Wales, boosting wheat prospects in Northern River regions while heavy showers improve grazing grounds. Farmers in NSW face mixed outcomes with some fields sown and others damaged, as the season may bring partial relief though overall crop prospects remain cautious.
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Cali
Nsw
Sxoll
Queensland
Ile
Pitts
Lees Mt Oalcrop
Norkers
Riot at New Zealand prison ends with mass surrender
Convicts overran part of New Zealand's top prison in Auckland in a 20 hour riot. Army, police, and warders ringed the site as 75 inmates surrendered, while 220 remained in the burning complex amid gunfire and barricades. Firemen faced missiles and inmates shouted from the yard. The riot prompted transfers and a strong security response.
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Auckland
New Zealand
Mi Edennol
Peter Win
Zeahind
George Winer
Mbskeul
Eg, Bugkley
Ind
Jon Pstice
Ralph Hanan
Mtden
Hanan
ACT plans to modernise laws with four departmental committees
The government announced plans to reform ACT law via four departmental committees. It rejected creating an independent law reform commission led by a Supreme Court judge, preferring coordinated departmental review and advisory input rather than a centralized body.
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Law Reform Commission
Supreme Court
Snodden
Erie
Mir
Lfivers
Aude Woth
Pluirstele
Australian National Univer Whi
J. Racharisern
Richandbon
Act
Canberra
Counci
Minster
Richarden
Croiverny Eneers
Besic
Hho
ACT Taw Society
Austinalian National University
Lawwers
Diecssieom
Department of Interior
Atorney- General's
Health and
Treasury
Treasury Mds
Io Financial
J. R. Fraser
Nsw
Cos
Jong
Legal
Consulta Profession
Law School Sam
Cengre
France and U S Tensions Dip After Spy Plane Incident
Paris reports a fresh U S France clash as a spy plane over Le pirel plant drew protests. The incident prompted denial from Washington and sparked discussions on a new approach to nuclear oversight and advisory reforms within France.
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Paris
Reuter
France
United States
de Chatille
Bally
Mumistoy
Pompiltod
Plierrelattiz
Washington
Defence Department
NSW moves to cut road toll
NSW plans to lower road tolls by enforcing new learner and provisional licence rules. Cabinet backed measures require strict conditions, reduced speed limits for new drivers, and immediate penalties for violations. Aimed at improving public safety, the policy targets graduates with temporary licences and their guardians.
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Nsw
Newcastles
Nowra
Orange and
Coon
Askin
Mar Askin
Flu Epidemic Hits Canberra Hard Across Years
An ACT influenza outbreak tops eight years with heavy absences in Canberra schools and firms. Spokesmen report the virus spreading through hospitals, hostels, and construction sites while authorities warn of pneumonia risks and rapid hospital admissions among children and workers.
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Canberra
Austra
Phavied Jones
Emic
Herra
Canberra Times
Nsritil
Reid Hose
Mulwala House Fe
VOM
Sia
Federation of Australia
Inc
Australia
Federal Trade Association
Queanbeyan
Esmirin
Ing
al Hospital
Vietcong Plot Targeting General Taylor Foiled in Stadium
Police in Saigon halted a Vietcong plan to kill retiring US Ambassador General Maxwell Taylor with a shrapnel bomb placed in a stadium. Four suspects including two youths were arrested. North Vietnam claimed readiness to fight for years amid the Vietnam conflict and US positions abroad.
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Saigon
Maxwell Taylor
Taylor
Mo McNamara
South
Vietnam
Tokyo
China
North Vietnam
Robert S
McNamara
Washington
Auctioned Finance Debate Hints at Wage Margin Rise
The ACT plans to apply for a 14 shilling margins increase instead of a previous option in the Agriculture Implement Award due to the consumer price index. The note appears in the classifieds on page 3 with other listings and lottery references.
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New South Wales
Corti
Weil
Blrine
Predin
Papakura Military
Imp
Aveklme
Aokiginedi Policice
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Ron
Zienbind Special Air Service
Mr Alg
Quin
Palle Corientioete
George Wilder Neoreriourencaper
By David Solomon
Snedden
Anthiyne
Infervor
A Sopres Ceneral
Department of Health
Auorney
U.S
Building Progress
Vietcong
World News
Mir Papandtreond
Athens
Constantine
Malaysia
Anita
Dior
DEI UV
A.N.Z. Bank
A.N.Z
Australia and New Zealand Bank Limited
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