Flood deaths rise as Queensland and NSW face new floods
Severe floods sweep northern New South Wales and southern Queensland with three deaths and thousands displaced. Heavy rain forecast as Cyclone Zoe tracks toward the Queensland coast between Bundaberg and Double Island Point, raising flood risks for the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. Authorities issue urgent warnings and promise federal aid and long term recovery measures.
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Nsw
Queensland
Zoe
Bundaberg
Double Island Point
Sunshine Coast
Brisbane
Bunshane
Luiehment
Whitlam
Public service pension reform proposals outlined by Treasurer Crean
Treasurer Crean yesterday outlined pension reform proposals for the Australian Public Service. The Treasury committee reported on January decisions and recommended replacing the current unit benefit with a contributory scheme tied to final salary, with options to buy additional pension. Proposals include extended coverage to contract and temporary staff and preserved rights for those leaving or changing employment.
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Provident
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Veiled Late News Item From Plain OCR Fragment
A fragmentary OCR line offers unclear details about a late news item with several garbled words and numbers. no coherent event or entities can be identified from the readable text.
ACT unions plan four 24 hour strikes next week
Australian unions from ASE Amalgamated Metal Workers and the Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association announce four 24 hour work stoppages starting next Monday. Majority of members attended a Scrivence Dam meeting with about 900 workers. All maintenance staff will pause except essential services such as hospitals sewage works and Commonwealth care.
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Metal Industry
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Australasian Society of Engineers
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Canberra
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Dubie
Land worth $35m eyed for $1.8m offer says QC
Sydney high court heard Commonwealth offered 1.8 million in compensation for 9 600 acres near Canberra held by Lanyon Pty Ltd. QC Mr K A Aitkin said land valued at 35 million would be resumed for residential Tangeranong development with plan to subdivide. He argued compensation based on pre sale value and development plans.
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Lanyon Pty Ltd
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Lanyon
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Two-car crash on Pacific Highway near Movet Colah injures family
A two car collision on the Pacific Highway at Movet Colah sent a fever of people to Hornsby Hospital, including a family of wine. None were seriously injured.
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Sydney
Hornsby Hospital
Movet Colah
Bendigo Runner Wins 120 Metre Footrace Title
Bendigo athlete Menequane day Canberra University man 22 wins the 2000 footrace at 120 metres today. He was the favourite among competitors and led from the start, securing a clear victory in a swift time.
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Canberra University
Three men drown as floods swell Clarence and Richmond rivers
Widespread flooding isolates towns in New South Wales with the Clarence River at 19 feet and the Richmond River peaking near 13 metres, forcing evacuations of 31 people. A man from Casino is listed missing, while two others are withheld. Rail and road links disrupted, water rationing begins, and the state promises flood relief and essential repairs.
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Percy George Hurrel
Casino
Lismore
Chraks Tate
Kearatene
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Leome Banvett
Nothern
Mail situation worsens today in Belconnen area
Delivery delays persist in Belconnen with about 7500 letters and 25000 parcels still undelivered. An overtime ban was imposed by the Postmaster General’s Department after workers demanded a break beyond their award. Senator Murphy plans a Senate statement amid investigations into a February Aboriginal Affairs incident. Police and officials will examine proceedings to determine breaches of law and potential charges.
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Postmaster-teneral
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Murph
Wall
Senate
Semacun Mupiy
Aboriginal Affairs
Cavanagh
ACT
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Pein Sethe
Cgherma Peily
Marchtty
Q Wein
Murphy
PNG plan to seize expatriate land in PNG policy bill
A government bill in Port Moresby aims to allow the Papua New Guinea Government to acquire rural land now held by expatriates. Minister Kayali said the measure targets properties held by foreign interests and would not block future investments. The bill seeks to remove a perceived land threat to stability and development, with some properties kept if Papuan participation is ensured.
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Papua New Guinea
House of Assembly
Kayali
Kavali
Papits New
Ciu
Papua New
Guinea
Kavall
Federal Attack on slackers by Mr Cameron
The report describes a minister Mr Cameron aiming to end unemployment benefit for slackers. A Supreme Court appeal challenges a judgment. officials stress legality of policies while criticizing welfare. Coverage mentions labor ministers and political debate from pages across the paper.
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Mr Cameron
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Cameron
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