Newcastle man killed near Cobargo
A Newcastle man named John James Alabaster died when his car collided with another on the Princes Highway near Cobargo. Stanley Eves of Wollongong, driver of the other car, is in serious condition at Bega District Hospital. Four people were injured in the crash and taken to hospital. no other details are confirmed as relatives have not yet been notified.
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John James
Sam
McLeods Hill
Cobargo
Nsw
Stanley Eves
Wollongong
Bega District
Patr Alabaster
Seussion
Princes Highway
Batemins Bisa TC Tsun
Focal
Canberra
Noames
Two drownings at Bullcock Beach on Sunshine Coast
Amateur radio interference hampers rescue efforts as two people drowned at Bullcock Beach near Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast. Police and ambulance crews searched and worked to recover a missing man while a surf club reported interference from citizen band radio operators blamed for delaying rescues.
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Caloundra
Hee
Sunshine Coast
Bullcock Beach
Teath
Sydney
Shelley Beach Surf Vile
Communication Jam Cuts CB Emergency Channel
Intermittent interference hit the CB emergency frequency for hours. Operators reported only a carrier signal on the emergency channel, effectively jamming the frequency and preventing clear transmissions.
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Pasne
Consensus hope on economic recovery in Australia
NSW Premier Wran, ACTU head Hawke, and employer leaders urged a 1977 economic consensus. They pressed tax cuts and lower government costs to cut consumer prices, while a Treasury spokesman warned against deficits. Hawke said Canberra must lead as the central hurdle remains federal policy.
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Nsw
Wran
ACTU
Hawke
NSW Employers Federation
F. J. Darling
Federal Treasury
Canberra
Darling
J P. Young
Australia
JP Young and Associates
Locusts Hit Oats Crops Near Stawell Victoria
Locust swarms cause thousands of dollars in oat damage near Stawell in northwestern Victoria. Farmers report losses up to a third of their crop as harvests stall. Shire councillor Alan Holden cites heavy losses and reduced yields amid limited harvest activity. The Department of Agriculture supplies assistance while reports extend to Joelswel area and nearby Adelaide sightings taper. Vines in Harassa Valley largely spared from damage.
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Holden
Stawell
Victoria
Me Alan
Joelswel
Staweil
Shark spotter flies South Coast for beach safety
Mike Cockram works as an aerial shark-spotter from a single engine Cessna patrolling Merimbula to Turass Heads. He and his son Heath report sharks to SBS radio to warn swimmers. The part time role complements his Smallgoods business, and he notes rare attacks but heightened awareness of danger while swimming.
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Sam Mike Mes
Merimbula
Turass
Bick
SBS
Statin
Mike
Titsien
Heath
Merimbuli
Melbourne
Warning on sharks in Sydney Harbour this weekend
Report notes an unusually high number of sharks near Sydney Harbour beaches and foreshore areas. Lifeguards warn that shallow water is dangerous and urge swimmers to exercise extreme caution as sharks were observed close to shore.
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Sydney
AN Vockler
Sydney Harbour
Martin's Beach
Hamu
Nike
Bermagui trawler eyes market as sharks threaten haul
On a busy voyage the Bermagui boat battles slow progress, sorting a mixed catch of John Dory, squid, and assorted fish. Boss runs the stern as Mr Went watches the gear and echo sounder while sharks and albatross circle the deck. If weather and prices cooperate, the crew hopes for a profitable final shot before returning to port.
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Went
Autheads
Hanagesr
Stern takes chess lead in Australia Chess Championship
In Melbourne round six Abraham Stern of New South Wales beat Colin Morris of Queensland to seize the lead with 3 points. Other results show Doug Hamilton of Victoria defeating Arthur Kelle to press the title contenders, while Woodhams and Bass posted adjourned games as the field tightens behind Hamilton and Stern.
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Melbourne
Abraham Stern
Nsw
Colin Morris
Mike Woodhiams
Mewart Booth
Wen
Woodhams
Doug Hamilton
Vic
Arthur Kelle
Endurance ride aids needy students in Cooma
A 120 kilometre charity endurance horse ride from Cooma on January 16 aims to raise funds for the Steve Mauger Memorial Fund aiding underprivileged students in two local high schools. About 40 riders aged eight to twelve are expected, with three veterinary checkpoints emphasising horse condition.
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Cooma
Steve Mauger
Sblewitt
Sam
Murray River canoe race ends with Red Cross event
The cross country style canoe race on the Murray River concluded on Friday. The event, run by the Red Cross, featured participant My Fisher who hopes to compete in forthcoming tours. The race marked a notable milestone in an otherwise strong season for Fisher.
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Wure
Red Cross
Fisher
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