RAAF F111C crashes near Armidale with crew ejecting
An RAAF F111C bomber crashed near Armidale NSW yesterday after a low level flight at about 1000 metres. The crew, Captain Bill Baker and Lieutenant Clarkson, successfully ejected and were taken to Amberley for treatment. A Defence statement said the wreckage remained under investigation and security guards sealed the area.
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Guverant
David Alin Clarkson
Ranacrin
Amberles
Meister Cannie Baker
Hera
Australia
Anerley Living
Chiro
Wil
Wey
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Crevap
Aaguery Lumbdhi
Dewammers Pauikesiian
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Yenterdas
Lab
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Ain Tinher
Jos
Allan Tie
Fawest
Vie Air Foye Ayron
Fraser
Melvin Lairds
RAAF
Tougher law on strikes to come from government action
The Government plans industrial-disputes legislation to curb air traffic controller strikes and extend stand-down powers to all Commonwealth public servants. It would allow stand-downs for indirectly involved workers and require a court order for private employers, signaling decisive intervention despite union opposition.
Confrontation with unions denied and government stance
The government hardened its position on industrial disputes after a cabinet session on a proposed air traffic controller stoppage. Mc Nixon denied a guarantee of no involvement while noting options offered to the union, including a weeklong strike or arbitration via the Public Service Board.
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Browght
Mro Nisun
Guntranty Tion
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le Airtralie
Uuit
Public Service Board
Publi Service Board
Aircraft halt for noon as controllers strike hits services
Intermittent and domestic flights across Austrtlit suspend at noon due to air-traffic controllers strike. Union members resist pay demands amid High Court litigation tied to a 1970 Sydney Airport collision. Executives warn extended work stoppage could cripple schedules and curb passenger travel as talks falter.
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Sydney
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Wwe
Ting
Memorial losses art man report in Middle East tensions
President Assad of Syria warns Arabs may launch another war with Israel unless a settlement is reached soon. The page notes a television and radio guide feature and mentions prostitution amid distress in Noibe.
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Assad
Syria
Israel
Sceme
Today Television and Radio Guide
Canberra Times to launch travel features on Monday
The Canberra Times announces new travel pages starting Monday with holiday study features in Australia and abroad. A series on travel in Canberra will profile places and people, including a look at Senator Cotior.
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Canberra Times
Australia
People
Travel
Canberra
Senator Cotior
Senator Ryan condemns Army ad as misleading
Senator Ryan of the Australian Capital Territory denounced an Army advertisement as offensive and misleading in the Senate. She accused the spot of targeting young men and implying soldiers would receive certain illicit benefits, prompting condemnation from Senator Withers who vowed to identify the advertisement’s source.
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Lab
ACT
Senate
Wnt
Punches end college rugby match at Narrabundah
Principal of Narrabundah College stopped a rugby union match against Dickson College yesterday after punches were thrown early in the game. Referee Mick March confirmed the incident, with both schools’ officials present. The principal said weekend matches sometimes see incidents not tolerated in schoolboy games and suggested codes are adequate to cover such cases.
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Narrabundah College
Dickson College
Mick March
Rvs
Bowie
Mihi
Canberra Times
Byckson College
Ron Lane
March
Buckles
Sydney
ACT
ACT School Rugby Vawon
Mul Uve
Sith Ie
Defence pact unites Australia and New Zealand forces
Canberra hosts radical policy accord between New Zealand and Australia to coordinate maritime surveillance training and exercises defence research production and supply. Ministers McCready and Killen say the agreement aims to align force structures for effective joint action across the two nations.
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Canberra
New Zealand
Minster For Defence
McCready
Killen
Modest CPI Rise Across Six Capitals in March Quarter
Retail prices rose modestly in six state capitals with a 1.3 percent quarterly gain. Canberra showed a 1.6 percent rise the lowest quarterly increase since 1975, while the annual inflation rate eased from 14 percent to 13 percent as wages growth stayed weak. Treasurer Lynch called the data encouraging for inflation moderation, noting low earnings growth in December.
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Thessix
Sese
FISUS
Lynch
What Might Have Been The Medibank Funding Effect
The article argues the consumer price index would be lower if the government had not devalued Medibank funding and altered arrangements. It notes the devaluation impact was delayed, with mixed effects across capitals and components, while retail sales remained sluggish. It cites state and Canberra figures, showing food clothing housing and transport shifts, and mentions predicted price rises in the June quarter. The piece includes quotes from officials and discusses federal funding timing and policy implications.
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Medibamh
Ulinioa
Uwever
Hurford
Canberra
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