Dam Breach Douses Idaho Valley Forcing 30000 From Homes
A crumbling corner of the Teton dam unleashed floodwaters across 800 square kilometers in the Upper Snake River Valley. About 30,000 people in six farm communities evacuated as authorities warned of broader danger. No deaths reported. officials cited communications breakdown and extensive property loss.
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Landslide Claims 150 in Nepal Near Kathmandu
A wall of earth buried a village about 190 km northwest of Kathmandu injuring and burying dozens. Radio Nepal reports as many as 150 dead and many bodies recovered, with rescues by army units ongoing. Names and precise locations are unclear due to the damaged text.
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Death at Brisbane airfield prompts inquiry into parachute fall
A 35 year old woman from Croydon, Helen Mary Murphy, died after a parachute incident near Gatton while diving. The 2450 metre event details and canopy deployment are under investigation.
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No contract from talks Hawke lifts social compact doubt
Melbourne reports quote ACTU leader Me Hawke saying no social compact with the Federal Government emerged from wage talks. He warned that without wage restraint the economy risks instability as Fraser and Street insist on transparent discussion of policies and potential long-term effects. The ACTU may call a congress to reconsider policy, while government figures stress the need to avoid heavy social disruption.
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US magnate J Paul Getty dies at 83 in England
London reports the death of J Paul Getty at 83 at his Sutton Place home near Guildford. He was among the world’s wealthiest men and is survived by three sons Ronald, J Paul, and Gordon Getty, sixteen grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
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Barton House to close on June 30
Barton House on Canberra's Barton prospectus area will close by June 30 after failing to turn a profit. Proprietors Gordon Cameron and his wife announced the shutdown citing economic pressures and a shift toward private rental living for public servants. Residents report potential moves as subsidies and housing options tighten.
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Feel to Rise Tarritts Hostels to Increase Wages
Commonwealth Hostels announces wage increases affecting several properties in Canberra and surrounding areas. The move raises the annual wage bill by 870,000 and outlines adjustments for Aston and Lawley, Macquarie, Brassey, and Kurrajong properties with various lodging rates.
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Australia Concedes PNG Seabed Border Shift South
Australia and Papua New Guinea issued a joint statement at the weekend proposing a southern shift of the seabed border despite Queensland’s rejection. The plan preserves PNG territorial interests in the strait, outlines a permanent line to be fixed later, and allows free movement and fishing in a zone north and south of the new boundary.
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Premier cites federal fine on islanders amid Torres Strait dispute
Grisbane reports Premier Tielke Petersen condemns a federal fine as betraying Queenslanders. He warns the federal government seeks to seize resources and waters across the Torres Strait, risking relations with Papua New Guinea and threatening Torres Strait Islanders’ rights while urging a formal border settlement to avoid a broader clash.
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Licensing Call for Car Mechanics in ACT Reform
Sixty percent of ACT motor mechanics are unregistered and the move to licensure draws support from the Institute of Automotive Mechanics director Mr. Ratert Glovers. The report notes the education achievements at Werle School and discusses broader education reforms amid the licensing push.
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Two States Report 18 Killed Over Weekend
A fragmentary report notes 18 deaths across New South Wales and Victoria in the weekend period. NSW tally includes at least ten fatalities on roads, while Victoria records eight deaths. The text is incomplete and garbled, but indicates fewer deaths than the prior year.
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Nomad Crash Kills 12 in Sabah Malaysia
In Kota Kinabalu Sabah Malaysia a Nomad aircraft crash killed 12 people including Tun Fuad Stephens former High Commissioner to Carr iers and other officials. The disaster occurred when the aircraft failed to lift off at Kota Kinabalu. Officials named were Subak Shales Chet Dani Salleh Sulong and others including the Minister for Finance and the Permanent Secretary in the Finance Ministry.
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Damaged Graves Reported at Yasu Cemetery by Vandals
A vandalism incident at Yasu Cemetery damaged twelve headstones on Sawday. A Yaga police spokesman said the culprits appeared to be intent on destruction, noting heavy gravestones and lack of alcohol or skid marks. Some headstones may be cemented or removed, with others possibly needing repair.
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Rail obstruction threatens Express near Queanbeyan
NSW Railway reports 20 to 30 obstructions on the line near Queanbeyan to Rovalla seen before a Canberra bound express. Spokesmen warn it could derail a train unless patrols and fines deter saboteurs. police plan rail checks and trackside patrols after devices and markers were found.
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