Government housing purchase policy flip flops in ACT election sweep
A long government notice recounts a policy U turn on tenants' rights to buy government houses in Canberra. It notes earlier assurances pending election, then restricts eligibility to ACT employees without Canberra or Queanbeyan property and with dependents. Some homes will not be sold due to redevelopment plans and job tied allocations.
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Capital Territory
Stu Methie Slecon
Staley
Howeve
Canberra
Act
Queanbeyan
Rede
Tyne
Stoley
Narrabundub
Tsing
McStiley
V. F. Martsins
Nationa Country
Lisle
Taxation Office
Dele Senis I
Government
Queumbeyer
ACTU Threat Fails Immediate Strike Over Medibank
In Melbourne the ACTU decided to press for key Medibank changes including cutting the 2.5 per cent levy to about 1.6 per cent and removing the salary ceiling. It rejected an immediate 24 hour strike, opting for further talks, with a special conference of 127 affiliated unions in Sydney set for next week.
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Melbourne
ACTU
Medibank
Sydney
Air fare rises loom as airlines seek September increases
Domestic carriers push for higher fares with a government-approved rise likely to start in September. Ansett and Temnyport Industries oppose the move, arguing traffic declines cannot be offset by revenue gains. Informal talks between airlines and the Department of Transport have reportedly settled that any fare rise will be announced after the August budget.
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Ansett
Temnyport Industries
TAA
Canera
Italian poll close shapes next government deal
Italian polls closed on Sunday and Monday as the largest party in Parliament emerged. The Communist bloc trails in second, setting the stage for a hung assembly and difficult government formation. Christian Democrats expected to be pivotal in post election negotiations.
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Kemer
Ruesgay
Jaap Rewer
Midian
ring Ghrian _Centoctis gee
Higgest
Commmunists
Jorses Uy
Christan Democrats Tn
Arrests Shake Singapore Newsroom in Communist Probe
In Singapore on Tuesday, editors and reporters associated with Wartime News were arrested amid a police probe into communist plot allegations. Informed sources say the arrests involve senior editor Sawant Mohamed Amir and two other journalists as authorities pursue links to planned propaganda campaigns and subversive activity.
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Singapore
AAP
Influenza link five dead in Townsville hospital
Five people, three men and two women aged 2 to 40, died after contracting what is believed to be Victoria influenza. All succumbed within 36 hours of admission to Townsville General Hospital. A doctor noted vaccines were about 70 percent effective. Superintendent Dr Alistar Catherine asked for Commonwealth labs to be set up for more anti influenza vaccine. The Australian Medical Association is to investigate the event.
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Townsville
Victoria
Holt
Townville Geyer Hospital
Alistar Catehar
Commonwealth
Phra
Ayver
Boweta Atudenta
Atikanas Ian
Mabopane
Pretoria
Fohanesburg
Jist
Widdow St Polige
Fersti
Canberra boy 7 paints census day poster
Christopher Watkins of Higsins at seven years old becomes the nation’s census day artist. His bright poster for the 1960 Census was chosen by his father and approved by the Department, with about 1000 copies distributed to banks, doctors surgeries and shops. The boy is thrilled by the attention and hopes the design educates the public while his father notes the broader impact on the census campaign.
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Christopher Watkins
Higsins
Christopher
Australia
Ciitiatopher
Chistopher
Hawke signals possible strike stance on Medibank plan
Government talks cited by Mr Hawke indicate the executive has not rejected a national strike on Medibank. Health Minister Hunt will meet with the Prime Minister and Mr Fraser as discussions probe the scheme’s impact and cost. The ACT and ACTU oppose variations to the universal health scheme and urge extending Medibank coverage to broader ward care.
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Hawke
Medibanky
oRiawke Sild
Hunt
Tomareow
Fraser
China
Medibank
Dr Scotton Resigns as Health Insurance Commission Head
The chairman of the Health Insurance Commission Dr Dick Scotton announced his resignation last night. He will devote full time to research at the University of Melbourne. The government had earlier this month discussed changes to the Mesibank system amid criticism of the social security framework.
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Health Ansurance Commission
Dick Scotto
The
Minster For Health
Henr
Scot
University of Melbourne
Mesibank
Scotton
Tekus
Police pledge action to curb South Africa race riots
In Johannesburg clashes escalate with 140 dead and 1,128 wounded as government vows tougher police action. Parliament heard security agencies would not allow further rioting while fires devastate townships near Pretoria and Johannesburg. AAP report notes weekend of violence tied to protests over military bases and school burnings.
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Johannesburg
Tuenslay
AAP
Mackrioless
Aries
Vic~ Tenge
James Kruger
Cape ‘Town
Jahennostuiry
Sowera
Africans Iit
Digel Breassist
Johanniesburg
Afriean
Mumelodi
Violen
Yesserday
Pre
Johannesburs
East Timor mission boycott amid Indonesian talks
A Reuters report states Australian and Indonesian officials plan talks in Dili while the United Nations will not participate in the recess decision process. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs says confirmations will come soon.
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Jararta, Thesday
Aap-Reuter
Ausimaia
Sys Ener Sena Leresstiatves
Tiotar
Ausealise
Tamale Inanesa
Wie
Eeve Hal Caralias Reise
Timor Capi
Dili
Becine
United Nations
Department of Foreign Affairs
Caneserra
ANU radioactive waste burial concerns ACT inquiry
Canberra inquiry heard ANU burial of low level radioactive material in the ACT could need later recovery. Dr Harry Rosenberg urged a private site for disposal and a separate medium to high toxicity isotope area, with the ACT Health Commission to oversee both.
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Australian National University
Canberra City
Wwaehes
Newwate
Act
Harry Rosenberg
ANU
Presen Prac
Athenie
Anu Uut
Rosenbers
Faure
Rosenborg
Cogira Savage
ACT Healthy Commission
Case for nationalising B H P steel gains attention
The Industries Assistance Commission signals potential nationalisation of BHP steel operations. The discussion links to broader policy, with critics warning of government control implications for industry and workers. Authorities debate the best path forward amid economic pressures and strategic concerns.
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Industries Assistance Commission
EHP
Ier
Traffic laws clearer and better monitored
A brief note calls for fewer and more monitorable traffic laws. It argues information about laws should be more readily available to the public and cites Geoffrey Suwer from Between the Line as a referenced commentary.
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Geoffrey Suwer
Strength of Fierce Ballet Rivalry at Canberra Theatre
In Canberra the Niyoh Ke company faces Anutrada'e No 2 ballet in a high profile program. Hilary To eetion-Vago leads Talking Pott 1 charting TV coverage as the event unfolds. Bigs Stammvord is noted in the program.
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Victoria da Niyoh
Ranilint
Anutrada'e No 2
Ballet Company
Hilary
Eetion — Vago Talking Pott
Nornlomene Bigs
Stammvord TV
Hallo
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