Critics Blast Plan to Run Woden Hospital by Canberra Health
Canberra doctors yesterday denounced the proposal to commission and operate Woden Valley Hospital by a Canberra health body. They argued the move would centralize control under a revamped ACT Health Services commission, potentially reducing ministerial accountability and delaying patient care while shifting ambulance and hospital funding through new autonomous channels.
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Rain Expected to Clear as Canberra Sees Similar High
Light rain fell in Canberra late yesterday and is forecast to clear during today. The Bureau of Meteorology spokesman said conditions should revert to near yesterday's maximum of 14 degrees, with no major change expected in temperature.
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Gas from South Australia to supply NSW buyers in 1973
Natural gas from South Australia was planned to be fed to NSW consumers Taio in 1973, aimed at supporting mines and industrial use. The announcement notes interregional gas supply development and infrastructure steps to enable NSW access.
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Budget defended stimulus delay sparks parliamentary questions
Prime Minister McMahon and Treasurer Snedden argued the budget restrains demand pressures while promising quick action if needed. Snedden said the budget would stay the same as August 17. Unemployment figures prompted inquiries from industry leaders and trade representatives about economic direction.
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Australian leaders urge mini budget to lift economy
Leaders from the Australian business and political spheres call for decisive action as unemployment rises past 100,000 and seasonally adjusted figures show 1.7 percent monthly growth. They urge reviving investment, revising interest rates, and restoring confidence to curb inflation and sustain employment.
Prisoners occupy cafeteria in Baltimore jail
About 200 to 300 inmates seized the city jail cafeteria in Baltimore and police used tear gas to disperse them after dawn. Reports say the uprising followed a prior prison riot in Austin New York with heavy deaths. police described disorders and uncertain counts of officers and ongoing tensions at the Maryland Penitentiary.
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Aranda lease sale hits record $12,100 at auction
A bid of $12,100 secured a residential lease block in Aranda, setting a Belconnen record. Auction results indicate rising prices with an average bid of $4,634 across 47 blocks, some sales near $3,800 for other residential leases, and comments on sale conditions and land boundaries near Arabu Street.
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Woden Plaza Construction Project Announced
A new construction plan proposes a centre called Woden Plaza. The brief outlines a development in the area with plans for a shopping and community hub.
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Fairbairn Defends Pine Gap Secrecy In Parliament
Australia faced questions in the House of Representatives as Defence Minister Fairbairn defended Pine Gap secrecy. He dismissed claims of targeted nuclear attacks and said global war remains the policy aim while stressing secrecy protects national security. Opposition figures urged openness and accountability, arguing secrecy weakens public debate and endangers trust.
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Back Knight project documents found in locked cabinet
An Adelaide evening reveals a locked steel cabinet emptied by jemmying to expose files about the Back Knight project. The discovery involves a Mr Usner and his family amid references to Australia, malaria, and tense relations, signaling a security or intelligence angle in a damaged report.
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Question Time in House exposes Calvary scheme costs
In Parliament questions reveal a 600000 pound Calvary scheme expenditure and critiques of the governing party's service levels. The report notes in London the House of Representatives debate and references to Middle East policy under Sir Alec Douglas-Home and related pages.
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