Scientists invited to Paris to discuss iceberg idea
Adelaide experts from Farmers University travel to Paris for a three day conference on towing giant Antarctic icebergs to Saudi Arabia for freshwater. Professor Schwerdifeger and Mr Jonathan Job join a small team to assess feasibility amid funding from Saudi and French authorities.
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Adelaide
Fanners Uniersity
Paris
Anlarctic
Saudi Arabia
Peter Schwerdifeger
Jonathan Job
Wll
Schwerdrieper
Mohamed al Fawal al Saud
Kurt
Schwertieger
Laternise
Unclear fragmentary text on investments and water supply
Fragmentary OCR text discusses a large investment and a water supply issue tied to Adelaide and unspecified figures. Mentions include a 14 million dollar sum, references to Saud and urgent spending on decubitron schemes, with unclear context and entities.
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Ag Praferwor
Imiignsc Ag Vesberp Cube
Awsitatit
Savile Afubes
Anvestmeyt
Adelaide
Job
Saud Amv
Schumss
Canadian journalism award goes to Melbourne reporter Mr Richartson
Melbourne based reporter Mr Misuiel Richartson has won a major Canadian Award for Journalistic Excellence. The accolade recognizes his work as South-east Asia correspondent for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, covering critical events from Melbourne beginning in 1967 and rising to prominence after joining the Canberra bureau.
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Misuiel Richartson
Asio
Aue
Melbourne
Syney Morning Herald
Journali
Cabra
Richinsons
Amineed
Atlen J
Canada
Serelaf
Peternl
Tnuatum
Canberra
Richardon
MC Hintothe
Enya
Wilenski flags women underrepresentation in NSW Public Service
Sydney reports Professor Peter Wilenski notes no women among top 266 NSW Public Service and statutory authorities, with only two high paid roles filled by men born outside Australia. He cites evidence of discrimination against women and migrants, urging data gathering and leadership from government employers.
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Sydney
NSW Public Service
Peter Wilenski
Australia
Wilenski
Whitlam
Nsw
Wran
Poor would be scapegoated by MTIA budget push
The Australian Council of Social Service condemned MTIA proposals to boost industry spending at welfare, education, and health cost, arguing the poor and pensioners would bear the burden. ACOSS urged prioritizing job creation without severing support for those in need.
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Sydney
Australian Council of Social Service
Metal Trades Industry Association
MTIA
ACOSS
Hcas
Jhone
Builders Labourers in ACT To Strike Over Wage Rises
Builders labourers in the ACT plan a strike today in protest against the Arbitration and Conciliation Commission ruling on the national wage rise. The ACT branch seeks a $2.50 weekly increase under $200 and $3.80 above $200, arguing an understanding with the commission allowed flow-ons from earlier rises. The master builders federation warns against disruption and urges restraint while noting the decision was technical and will impact workers once a new award exists.
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ACT
Builders Laborers Federation
Brack
Ise
Commission
Peter O
O'Dea
High Court
National Gallery
Canberra
Federation
Master Builders Federation i
Andrew
Arbitration and Conciliation Commission
Debate on uranium policy grows amid Australia stance
Acting Opposition leader Mr Uren urged thorough national reflection on joining the international nuclear system before mining uranium. He argued the Fox report would not end the debate, noting government signals ahead of Perth conference hint at decisive mining plans and safeguards policy.
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Uren
Macequarie University
Sydney
Liren
Fox
Australan Labor Pany
Perth
United States
Europe
India
Israel
Australian doctors report jaw wiring aids weight loss
A team from Adelaide wired jaws of 145 obese volunteers in a Lancet report, noting a median 25.2 kg loss after six weeks on a milk tomato juice diet. Pain was mild, but eight patients regrew weight after wiring was removed. follow up deemed crucial. Authors include Rodgers, Goss, Goldney, Thomas, Wise, Burnett, Phillips, Kimber, and Harding.
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London
Jaawe
Lancet
Adelaide
Ay S Rodgers
A. Goss
R. Goldney
D. Thomas
P. Wise
R. Burnett
P. Phillips
C.kimber
P. Harding
Meatworkers advised to lie in compensation scheme
New Zealand union leader Frank Barnard admitted advising workers to lie to obtain accident compensation. A circular he circulated urged boners to file a compensation claim for legitimate injuries, not progressive degeneration, and suggested commission doctors visit worksites to better assess conditions.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Frank Barnard
Auckland
Barnard
Farnard
Accident Compensation Commission
Commission
D. A. Reni
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