Row over leases sharper in Canberra planning debate
The Canberra Times reports a renewed strain in land tenure as lease designs at Fyshwick and other sites spark disputes over allowed uses including industrial, retail and residential purposes. Critics call it a scandal while officials defend flexibility, urging clearer drafting and decisive action to align plans with administration.
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Suez Canal closure shifts world trade balance long term
President Nasser announced June 6 that the Suez Canal is closed to shipping amid Middle East fire. Radio Cairo says ships obstruct the canal and Israeli air raids sank vessels, with reopening likely delayed. The cut shakes oil and dry cargo flows, raising costs as Europe and Asia adjust to new routes and supply sources. Britain faces altered sea traffic and potential rationing while major exporters and markets reevaluate dependence on canal transit.
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Rhodesia asks for exports boost amid sanctions and growth hints
Rhodesia faces import cost pressures as sanctions bite and whisky prices rise. Officials cite exchange conservation to fund essential imports, while building activity grows with Unilever expansion plans and new breweries. Immigration shifts show white depopulation trends amid railways changes and policy tensions with Britain.
ANU SRC debate over political discussion sparks campus dispute
Readers consider a student council call to bar political comment beyond education issues. The Canberra Times notes the motion split SRC members, with critics arguing the council oversteps mandate while supporters defend students’ right to discuss national issues. A second letter recalls a Canberra incident on parking lot vandalism at the festival.
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