Canberra land prices set to rise under new formula
Canberra housing costs spike as new lease pricing takes effect this morning, with blocks rising by about 49500 and average lease prices around 6000 higher than under the old system. Government figures cite servicing costs and a late 1973 shift to a waiting-lint method as drivers, while official notes promise continued increases under the new structure.
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Government House
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Ind
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Itill
Bryant
de Bryant
Grassby urges bilingual PS and multicultural public service
In a forceful speech Grassby argues for bilingual public service staff and culturally aware teachers. He warns policy may fail if junior clerks misread ministerial directives and calls for incentives and funding to integrate ethnic groups into administration. He cites Melbourne as a Greek city example and notes tensions in income tax forms and immigration duties.
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Dandie
Melbourne
Fron
Immigration Department
Death of Mr Albert Monk in Melbourne Hospital
Melbourne reports the death of Mr Albert Monk former president of the has died in St Windlini's Hospital aged 84. He toured in 1969 after suffering a stroke and later reportedly faced speech and mobility issues. Obituary appears on page 13.
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Mr Albert Monk
Melbourne
Alber Monk
St Windlini's Hospital
Monk
Late News Over Queen Fay Rynomon Reveals Payment Controversy
A garbled dispatch reports on financial payments alleged to Queen Fay and a tension between the Silvramen and Tres Amociavion groups. It hints at covert collaboration and political maneuvering surrounding the Queen’s pay.
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Fay Roynon
Tuerda
One Class Air Travel Likely in Government Policy
Government moves toward one class travel on domestic flights after months of consideration. Prime Minister Whitlam said savings from public servant travel could reach 1.6 million if first class travel ends domestically and abroad, with unions likely to resist but airlines ready to adapt.
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Snedden
Whitlam
Vania
Feavel
Publv Ervanuy
Europe
United Seater
Aira
Steel price rise approved by Prices Tribunal
The Prices Tribunal grants BHP a 6.03 percent steel price increase after private negotiations. The rise, affecting cars, appliances, steel goods, hardware, and buildings, is the second in two months and the sixth in two years, signaling broader cost pressures on the economy.
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BHP
Vyenny
CP backs Lewis over Labor Senate vacancy causes rift
The Liberal NSW Premier Mr Lewis claiming the right to appoint a new Labor Senator sparked a split with the Country Party led by Mr Anthony and Queensland Premier Mr Bjelke-Petersen backing Lewis. Opponents argued for the convention of replacing with a member from the same party, warning of instability and a precedent affecting parliamentary integrity.
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Country
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Labor
Country Party
Anthony
Queensland
Bjelke-Petersen
Snedden
Western Australia
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Charles
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Killen
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Senate
Withers
Murphy
Senate motion on NSW convention debate sparks further meetings
The Senate weighs a motion amid concern that the Tong-established convention for NSW representation may be ignored. Opposition leaders hold joint talks and later small meetings discuss the matter while more sessions are planned before Parliament.
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Nsw
Monslay
Snedsen
Lewis
Lewin
Anthony
NSW Cabinet backs Lewis plan to replace Murphy in Senate
The NSW Cabinet unanimously supported Premier Lewis’s proposal to replace Federal Attorney-General Murphy with a Liberal nominee in the Senate. Cabinet delayed final decision, forming a subcommittee to assess implications amid Labor criticisms. Lewis warned of possible repercussions at the Premiers Conference and federal political risk.
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Whitham
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Andy Queen
Seis
Labor
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Maol
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Senate
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Country
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Wail
Lewin
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Wwystan
Miers
Camberra
Sabotage debate shadows GM Holden plant alliance
Allegations of industrial sabotage at General Motors Holden Elizabeth plant thrust the Worker Student Alliance into the spotlight. The group faces harsh, varied descriptions from supporters and critics alike, with officials and unions citing suspected involvement in earlier industrial actions while the Alliance denies direct sabotage.
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General Motors
Holden
South Amatrans
GMAL
Tymewmbwe
Flinders University
New Medical School
Teighile
Sewage Spills Shock Queanbeyan Lakes
Raw sewage from the Queanbeyan sewerage system spills into the Queanbeyan River and flows toward Lake Burley Griffin. Officials warn against swimming in Lake Burley Griffin and the Molonato River as the eighth spill reported in the past 12 months.
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Queantye
Van
Mojonato River
Department of the Capital Territory
Hurley Griffin
Molonato River
Queanbeyan
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