Doctors' Conflict Sparks ACT Health Debate
The ACT Health Commission disclosed an incident in which a private specialist was denied hospital equipment for a minor colonoscopy related investigation. Deputy Chairwoman Helen Crisp warned the event could be painted as discrimination against private practitioners and their patients, while ACT Medical Association President Dr John Connors called it part of ongoing conflict claims. The commission emphasized equipment use is hospital property and decisions rest with the hospital administrator to ensure patient welfare and available facilities.
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Helen Crisp
ACT Medical Association
John Connors
Commussion
ACT
Canberra Timea
de Wells
The
Health Commission
Canberra Hospital
Capital Terriory Health Commission
Iit
Mra Crisp
Seseliel
Baby girl missing in Sydney woman reports
A four month old girl, last seen in Homebust West, vanished Friday wearing only a single napkin. Police urge anyone with information to contact authorities promptly.
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Sydney
Two Dead in Tasmanian Flash Floods Collapse of Bridge Plausible Tragedy
The Tasmanian midlands suffered severe floods as torrential rain washed away bridges and damaged property. In Colebrook, Bryan Daniels aged 22 and Russell Moore aged 21 died when their car crossed a swollen river bridge that collapsed. The downpour damaged infrastructure including three bridges and rail links between Hobart and Launceston, with Apsley bearing significant losses.
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Bryan Daniels
Russell Moore
Colebrook
Maitigeco River
Tom Millimetres Rosen
Kempton
Apsley
Jordan River
Hobart
Launcerton
Letter bomb aimed at Sir John Kerr detected in Canberra
A letter bomb addressed to Governor-General Sir John Kerr was found at the Canberra Mail Exchange by a woman sorter, Nancy Smythe, and defused by an army explosives expert. The device, similar to earlier blasts targeting Queensland Premier Bjelke-Petersen and Prime Minister Fraser, was posted on November 13 from Homebush and marked Press release kit. Guards tightened around major public figures amid ongoing security checks for the election campaign.
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Sir John Kerr
Canberra
Kingston
Nancy Smythe
David Smith
The
Australia Police
J. Davis
Sir John
Queensland
Bjelke- Petersen
Parliament House
Fraser
Homebush
Sydney
Drummoyne
Five Dock
Smith
Australia
Army
Bjelke-Petersen
Increased security checks on mail to political leaders
A police and customs spokesman said security checks on Canberra mail to political leaders would continue with tightened postal safety. Across Australia mail and ballots faced stricter scrutiny. authorities urged public help as a $20,000 reward was offered for information. A bomb threat in Brisbane prompted evacuation of an Australian Government building. searches found nothing. A teenage girl was detained in relation to letter bomb probes, later said to face drug charges. Former Prime Minister Whitlam urged witnesses to assist police. the deputy PM called for public help.
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Department of Police and Customs
Canberra
National Country Party
Anthony
Sydney
Drummoyne
Inter
Air fares to rise again for international travel
International air fares from Australia will rise 3 percent from December after an 8 percent early month increase. The Sydney to London fare climbs from 945.90 to 1043.40 on December 1 with a 50 surcharge, then drops to 974.40 on January 1. further rises of up to 7 percent are anticipated in April depending on fuel policy after the election.
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Australia
London
Tate
Return of Australian officials to election campaign criticized
The ACT Liberal Party Senate nominee Mr John E serves as critic of Foreign Affairs Minister Mr Peacock over Bruce Grant, Australia’s High Commissioner to India, applying to participate in the upcoming election campaign. Peacock said grant’s approval went against department advice and deemed the move extraordinary for a senior diplomat in a country with close ties to Australia.
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Liberal Party
Senate
Canmae
John E
Knight
Grant
Mrr Peacock
Peacock
Australia
Canberra letter bomb found thanks to Pictures in Canberra Times
Mra Wancy Smythe a Kingston Mail Exchange mail officer said she noticed a brown envelope to the Governor General marked Prees release kit after recalling pictures of two earlier letter bombs in The Canberra Times. She checked it with a supervisor before police arrived. Union officials said postal items for Parliament and the Governor General would be checked and scanned.
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Mra Wancy Smythe
Ben
Sir John Kerr
Canberra Times
Mre Smythe
Kingston
Flor
Australian Postal and Telecommendation Union
House of Representatives
Governor-General
ACT TEACHERS END 4 DAY STRIKE
ACT government school teachers ended their four day strike yesterday after negotiations with the federation. The report notes disarray in the education system and calls for policy changes to support schools. The page reference suggests continued coverage of the strike and related political issues.
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A.C.T
ACT
Racing Guide Adds Expanded Tips For Major Meetings
The Canberra Times race guide now offers full form for five major meetings at Warwick Farm Caulfield Eagle Farm and Queanbeyan plus Wentworth Park tonight. Expanded tips panels and pointers to form enhance betting guidance for readers.
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Warwick Farm
Caulfield
Eagia Farm
Queanbeyan
Wentworth Park
The Saturday Page notes Canberra’s School Without Walls
In Canberra a big white building near Lake Burley Griffin stands out as a distinct institution, described as the School Without Rules in The Saturday Page on Page 9. The narrator contrasts it with the more familiar School Without Walls and hints at its unconventional nature.
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Canberra
Lake Burley Griffin
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