Eight arrested after bridge blocked by uranium protesters
ACT police detained eight demonstrators yesterday afternoon when cyclists opposing uranium mining and exports halted traffic on Commonwealth Avenue Bridge for about half an hour. The Ride Against Uranium drew 500 to 801 demonstrators, with some sitting or lying on the bridge while police cleared lanes.
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Evelin
Townsville
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Parliament House
Friends of the
Anul
Mag Phillips
Sulur
Final form release slated for Wednesday afternoon
A notice indicates that sufficient copies will be available in final form on Wednesday afternoon May 25. The document references several names and dates in a garbled form, but confirms a planned public release time and date for the final version.
CIA agents in Canberra sparks claims and corrections
Australian foreign affairs minister Mr Peacock said he was aware of five American CIA agents linked to Canberra but later corrected remarks amid a heated news conference. The exchange touched on alleged CMA operations in Australia and names tied to the Agee case, with Prime Minister Fraser and other officials weighing in on security concerns.
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Brisbane
CMA
Australia
Philip Agee
Peacock
KGB
CIA
Unions Accept Government Compromise on Industrial Act
In Sydney the ACTU led by Mr Hawke accepted a compromise with Minister Mr Street on amendments to the Conciliation and Arbitration Act. Delegates backed the plan by a large majority, warning the government against reviving objectionable proposals and threatening industry-wide action if pushed. The accord limits the proposed Industrial Relations Bureau’s powers to those of the body it replaces.
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ACTU
Mr Hawke
Mr Street
Hawke
Industria
Street
Industrial Relations Bureau
Arbitration Inspectorate
Canberra unions push IRB plan amid cautious government stance
A statement from Canberra after a union meeting shows Mr Street welcoming the outcome and the government aiming to legislate this session to establish the IRB with powers limited to the existing Arbitration Inspectorate. Government sources say further review and amendments are possible as national labour policy is considered by the proposed National Labour Advisory Council.
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Canberra
Street
IRB
Andy Vedusl
Wan
Hawke
Brearley Named MCC Captain As Greig Misses Team
Tony Greig is omitted from the England cricket panel while Mike Brearley is appointed captain of the MCC side. The back page notes TAB grant acts and racing club updates, with mentions of cushion lathe and entertainment sections.
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Cricket Brearley
MCC
Tony Greig
Israeli poll signals drift toward war amid turmoil
Fragmented report from Damascus cites unclear voter sentiment and regional tensions as Israel faces rising tensions. The piece hints at a shift toward a harder stance and possible military implications, with regional actors monitoring the outcome and its impact on security dynamics.
Chappell's century sparks Australian innings at Bath
Australian captain Greg Chappell was out for 113 on the opening day of the tour match against Somerset in Bath. His innings dominated the early play as Australia reached a strong position with Chappell contributing a major share before his dismissal.
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Bath
Greg Chappell
Somerset
Public servants oppose staff ceilings across Australia
Melbourne conference of the Council of Australian Government Employees Organisations heard that inequitable ceilings have pushed staff under pressure from paperwork and service cuts. A broad resolution backed public information on service loss and urged forward staff planning with union input and a national survey of impacts.
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Council of Australian Government Employee Organizations
Sol Zary
Greg Tower
Clernal ‘Officers Association
CAGEO
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