Two men charged after Canberra jewellery robbery
ACT police charged two unemployed Canberra men after Canberra's biggest jewellery robbery. The men, aged 25 and 44, will appear in court on June 7. Watches, rings, and other items worth over 21,000 were stolen from McGlinnes Fishing Gear and three outboard motors valued around 3,000 from Emerton's. Police say much of the property was recovered. Robbery involved a broken window, a skylight, and a display case. Detective Sergeant I Poli of the ACT Police leads the inquiry.
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Victorian government orders funeral parlour inquiry
The Victorian Government orders a full scale inquiry into the funeral parlour business in the state. Minister Rafferty says every facet of the industry is being examined by the Consumer Affairs Council with a report expected noon. Allegations include directors holding pensioners insurance policies as payment for funerals.
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PhD to Cabinetmaking for Mrs Laurie OConnell
Mrs Laurie OConnell, 29, left anthropology at ANU due to non recognition of US credentials and began an apprenticeship in cabinetmaking. She trained at Oaks Battle with Tony Saban, then worked on the Cameron Office project in Belconnen joining two other cabinetmakers from her firm Meidenday, carving timber and gaining a growing audience during theatre work.
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Surging Australian prices lift CPI in December quarter
Consumer Price Index figures show retail prices across Australia rose 3.6 percent in the December quarter, marking the second consecutive 3.6% rise and the steepest quarterly increase since the early 1950s. Food jumped 19.5 percent for 1973, while state capitals averaged 12.6 percent for the year. Canberra's December rise hit 3.8 percent, driving 1973 Canberra inflation to about 2.5 percent, the third largest among Hobart and Adelaide.
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Food and housing costs climb as prices rise across Australia
Prices rose across Australia with a 14.4 percent annual increase and 4.8 percent quarterly change. Meat and food items drove the lift, especially in Canberra where food costs rose sharply. Housing and rents also advanced in all state capitals amid broader increases in utilities and services.
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Canberra faces ongoing missed garbage pickups plan
Canberra's garbage collection crisis shows no quick fix as the Department of the Capital Territory debates a limited trial with Hallwell Waste Disposals. Even if successful, a Canberra wide rollout would take at least a year, with contract limits, vehicle shortages, and manpower gaps delaying improvements.
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Hallwell Wasis Disposals
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Hallwell
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Seventeen Killed in Eastern Czechoslovakia Snow Slopes
AAP Reuters reports seventeen people died in three landslides triggered by heavy rains in the High Tatras of eastern Czechoslovakia. A mountain rescue spokesman says the avalanche victims were locals. no foreign casualties reported.
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China to South Vietnam: punishments for Paracel dispute
Beijing charged Saigon forces with invading and occupying Paracel Islands in the South China Sea and demanded an immediate halt to military provocations. The Foreign Ministry claimed Vietnam illegally annexed over 10 islands and seized Chinese territory by force, citing a 1951 Enlai statement.
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South China Sea
Associated Press
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Snedden calls for election in inflation crisis
Milbourne reports the Opposition leader Sir Robert Snedden urging a federal election to decide trust in government over rising inflation. He accuses the government of mismanaging the economy and inflation at high levels while promising generous public service awards, as Anthony of the Country Party criticizes ongoing spending.
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ACTU to revise claim on wage case in Australia
Melbourne reports the ACTU plans to raise its overall wage claim after new figures. Hawke says the union will re assess or incorporate the latest data, aiming for a higher weekly pay and quarterly cost of living adjustments for minimum wage earners amid calls following the December price rise. Sydney cabinet discussions lean toward implementing quarterly adjustments to the minimum wage in the national wage case.
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Alma
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Cavanagh orders inquiry into Aboriginal affairs office
Senator Cavanagh, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, ordered an inquiry into his department’s Alice Springs office after requests from Aboriginal and Church groups. The spokesman said the inquiry will examine treatment at Hooker Creek and other stations, with a three day inspection planned starting Sunday.
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Tia
Alice Trates
Hooker Creek
Aid Wa
Ale Springs
Labor proposes hospital plan in federal agenda
Fragmented article notes government considers health budget measures and hospital building plans as part of a broader labor platform. Mentions Aboriginal issues, Middle East diplomacy, and Western Australia daylight hours, with references to diversions and economic updates across pages.
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