Tongan woman earns Master of Arts amid name mispronunciation
Mrs Eseta Puafolau Vakapuna A Neu Talolakepa Pusitw, former lady in waiting to Queen Salote, received a Master of Arts yesterday. The conferring, led by Dr WS Rasen, highlighted her swift achievement and indicated further potential. During a Canberra visit by Tonga's Prime Minister Prince Tu'ipelehake, she was offered a choice of two prestigious posts as next steps.
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Queen Salve scholar rises to power in global shifts
Mrs Pusita A, once restricted by gender norms, navigates a career path from St Edmund's to a high level in the Prime Ministers department. Born in Nukuwalola Tongatapu, she rose from modest beginnings, winning a Queen Salve scholarship at 15 and studying in Auckland. The piece notes broader honors at Melbourne University and posthumous degree awards, framing her career amid superpower dynamics and shifting political tides.
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Freeze move hinges on talks with states and commonwealth
The Prime Minister said any joint approach to the Arbitration Commission over the proposed wage price freeze would depend on consultations begun Thursday. He noted that approaches to the State Premiers had been made, with uncertain outcomes. He urged a timely and united state government stance and hinted the national conference approach rests on Hawke and ACT positions. The South Australian premier and New South Wales premier were hoped to adhere to the earlier Premiers Conference agreement, while the ACT and Hawke side remained noncommittal. A different view from the Hobart group urged convening a statewide Wilma conference and cited the Prices Justification Tribunal Act as a possible tool to prevent price increases during an inquiry.
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Brawls Over Petrol Hit Melbourne Stations
Three hip brawls erupted at Melbourne petrol stations as motorists vied for final petrol supplies. In a separate incident a motorist threatened a station attendant with a gun while seeking fuel.
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Kerr to lead Anzac Day ceremonies at Australian War Memorial
Governor-General Sir John Kerr will lay a wreath at the Stone of Remembrance during Anzac Day ceremonies. Canberra Pipe Band and military units will lead a parade forming from 10 15am in Currong Street. Dawn service begins at 3 30am at the Pool of Remembrance.
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Victoria Strikes Threaten City as Petrol Shortages Grow
Victoria faces major disruption as a large trade union strike against wage indexation persists. About 450 tanker drivers and aircraft refuelers walk out, halting fuel deliveries and dry garage stocks. Public transport strains, taxis idle, and industry expects further shutdowns through the week amid ongoing arbitration talks and government warnings. Local authorities brace for continued impact through Friday and likely longer.
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Privacy laws proposal targets press intrusion in Australia
The Australian Law Reform Commission proposed damages for intrusion into private life with focus on publication privacy. Defences include consent, privilege, or publication in the public interest. The Commission issued the discussion paper today and will address other privacy areas in later reports.
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Privacy Protection Report Seeks New Restrictions
The report reviews current privacy safeguards and argues gaps justify new rules to cover the area. It discusses boundaries around public figures, private life, and the public interest, endorsing clear, narrowly drawn limits on intrusion and press reporting.
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Leopards at Puckapunyal The Army Tank Visit Reported
Defence correspondent Frank Cranston and staff photographer Peter Wells visit Puckapunyal to document the Leopard tanks in action. The piece reflects on training and gear, with a focus on demonstration outcomes and military readiness. Page Ralphie of Braddon recalls the 2nd Australian Eunnelling Company and Anzac Day 1917 in The sappers on the Somme.
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Restrictive rules on publishing criminal records debated
A fragmented discussion outlines balance between public interest and individual rights in publishing criminal records. It cites exceptions for court and parliamentary reporting, calls for not revealing private matters, and notes risks to public safety and professional screening. The dialogue emphasizes lawful limits and responsible journalism.
Seaman Trent found guilty of base fire case in Sydney
Navy court martial at Nowra found Able Seaman Graham John Trent guilty of causing the December fire at the base while insane. A seven officer board headed by Captain Hudson held him in custody until the Governor General’s pleasure. He faced 13 charges including wilful damage to a hangar and Grumman Tracker aircraft and destruction of wax aircraft.
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Security inquiry completed amid hush over nine reports
The inquiry into intelligence services concluded after Mr Justice Hope submitted a first report to the Governor General in March. A sanitised version was proposed but not published. Eight reports, totaling over 100,000 words, summarize the extensive investigation.
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Morosi WIns Morosi WIns Sydneys Leoman Supreme Court Jury
A jury awarded damages in a defamation case involving Miss June Adoresy over a cartoon published in the Daily Telegraph Sunday Telegraph and The Australian between December 4 1974 and November 28 1975. The plaintiff alleged she had been harmed by the cartoons and sought damages for publication harm.
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