Nine children vanish with teacher near Wooreen Primary
Police launch a large search for nine pupils and their teacher Mr Robert Hunter from Wooreen Primary School in South Gippsland after a note says they left on a one hour nature trip. Deputy Premier and Education Minister Thompsons rush to the scene as aircraft and ground teams sweep a timbered, farm-dotted area southwest of Melbourne. Nine missing pupils Maree Young Leonie Young Josephine Argento Romeo Argento Laurene McKenzie Karina McKenzie Rohan McKenzie Dan Forrester Brett Fisher and their teacher are all feared absent with no sign of where they went. Authorities stress it may be a Faraday-style case and urge sightings of any vehicle carrying nine children.
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Munter
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Maree Young
Leonie Young
Josephine Argento
Romeo Argento
Laurene McKenzie
Karina McKenzie
Rohan McKenzie
Dan Forrester
Brett Fisher
Million dollar ransom case echoes 1972 abduction
At LACpm on October 6 two men abducted six pupils and teacher Miss Mary Gibbs near Melbourne. A $1 million ransom was demanded for their release. A Mrs Noether helped free the children the next day. Rob ert Clyde Boland and Edwin John Eastwood were convicted. Boland jailed 15 years, Eastwood 15 years. Boland later escaped Ararat Jail and was recaptured. Eastwood remains at large.
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Search Halted in Victoria School Bus Tragedy
Police halted the search for the Victoria children and teacher after more than 200 people and three light aircraft were involved. The search would resume at daylight, authorities said.
Prime Minister and Cabinet reshuffle streamlines senior posts
Senior posts in the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet are being cut and a smaller, restructured organization will be advertised next week. The overhaul shifts top roles, adds an international security division, and keeps the intelligence agencies under current departments while the PM's department coordinates efforts.
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ACT police to prune two areas amid cuts
Officials in the Australian Capital Territory announce large manpower reductions affecting two police sections including juvenile aid and safety reduction. Commissioner Ray Wilson says the changes are not aimed at morale but reflect a budget review with possible transfers and future restructuring. The move follows staffing strains across Belconnen and Weston Creek, with discussions pending formal estimates for the next financial year.
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Hawke signals no strike pledge atop wage talks
After a Brisbane ACTU meeting Hawke told government unions would accept only nationally approved wage rises and not strikes while warning of outside action if wage-indexation guidelines are not met. The 17 member executive planned a full cost-of-living rise for December and to restore wages lost earlier, with potential claims against individual employers if needed.
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Officials probe cinema leak after fatal explosion
Investigators seek the source of a flammable liquid found in the Center Cinema basement after Thursday’s blast that killed one man and injured another. City Manager Tony Blunn and ACT Fire Commissioner Jack Mundy reported two leak areas and multiple potential sources near the cinema.
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Police seek 24-hour detention power in murder cases
Queensland Police Commissioner Terry Lew urged detaining suspects for up to 24 hours in serious crimes like murder arson robbery and rape with police to justify detentions and a commissioned officer to approve. He argued safeguards and a magistrate oversight would prevent abuse while noting trials risk delays and the need for stronger deterrents and clearer legislation.
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Gandhi opposed in poll by aunt in oPELHE Manilay
A fragmentary Reuters sourced report notes Mrs Vijay Vakshimi Pandit as the Prime Minister figure. It mentions Gandhi remaining opposed in polls by an aunt, with references to political campaigns, party dynamics, and resignations. The text is garbled and partially unreadable, but indicates political tension and a pending campaign.
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