Amended Queanbeyan town plan rezones flats
The amended Queanbeyan town plan rezones areas to allow larger flats and high rise in the central business district while preserving some north and south zones for smaller flats. Planning official McManus said the plan is long overdue and will be on display for public critique for three months. The NCD provided information and photos, with a formal report to follow.
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Changes to Lands Act approved for office space limits
Cabinet and the Labor Caucus approved amendments to the Lands Acquisition Act to stop government bodies from outbidding each other for premises. The changes, tied to a coordinated renting approach, allow the Minister to approve land purchases within agreed terms while requiring Governor General approval for compulsory acquisitions.
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768 Families Drop Off Housing List in Canberra Quarter
BROCE WRIGHT reports that over 768 families left the Canberra government housing waiting list in the September quarter, a rise of more than 460 percent from the prior period cancellation. The report notes fewer houses added to the rental pool but more allocations, with 214 new housing loans and 47 mortgages for new houses.
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Commissioner For Housing
Study of starfish effects on Civat Barner Reef planned
In Canberra yesterday the Minister for Science Mr Morrison announced a survey to assess crown of thorns starfish impacts on the Civat Barner Reef. The study will cover four nine by forty mile sections between Mackay and Townsville from late October to mid December. The Defence Minister Mr Barnard arranged Navy support including a ship, four boats, and a team of eight divers to assist divers and scientists. Objectives include mapping starfish aggregations and feeding scars and coral regrowth.
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Draft ordinance circulating for used car buyers in Canberra
A draft ordinance to protect second hand car buyers in Canberra is circulating. The ACT Consumer Affairs Council will discuss it at their November 6 meeting and prepare recommendations. The ACT Advisory Council will also discuss the draft at its November 2 meeting. Former ACT Minister Enderby backs South Australian registration rules for dealers.
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ACT Consumer Affairs Council
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Truck Found In Victoria After Six Days On The Plain
A semi trailer loaded with 46000 dollars worth of wool, once suspected of hijacking, was located in north western Victoria. The vehicle had been missing for six days after breaking down on the Nullarbor Plain while travelling from Perth to Melbourne.
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Navy pulls planned South Pacific cruise amid budget cuts
Proposals for a major RAN voyage with Ikara guided missiles and a fleet oiler were dropped due to naval budget constraints and Chile’s Allende era upheaval. The plan aimed to show Australia’s interest in South America and featured an Ikara system now attracting Brazil as a buyer. A Japan voyage was also contemplated as a savings alternative.
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