German car prices to rise in Australia after mark revaluation
Melbourne reports that prices of all German cars sold in Australia are set to increase after the mark revaluation last week. VW Mercedes and BMW spokesmen confirm rises are likely, with talks suggesting about 1 to 10 percent increases depending on model. Mercedes plans to approach the Prices Tribunal, arguing a model by model rise with cheapest cars up for significant hikes. Industry leaders say tariff and currency shifts will drive decisions, contingent on the Australian dollar's value.
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Hole in fence as car crashes at Government House
A car crashed along the perimeter fence of Government House on Monday. It appears to have jumped a 4ft bank on Lady Denman Drive and torn a six foot wide hole in the wire mesh fence.
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NSW ban on more gambling in Sydney
A 40 member meeting of the NSW Government party decided there would be no extension of legal gambling facilities in the state. Premier Sir Robert Askin backed the Cabinet report opposing legal casinos, with unanimous approval of the recommendation to oppose further legalized gambling and to have police act to suppress it. The Police Commissioner’s report was to be released to the Attorney General for legal advice on amending current laws.
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WA doctors resign from Pensioner Medical Service
Dr Neil Scrimgeour, secretary of the WA General Practitioners Society, said many GPs have resigned from the Pensioner Medical Service. The society extended its survey on a WA medical brain drain, noting plans announced today to gather more data and likely future resignations.
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35 Nation Talks Open In Helsinki Conference
The 35 nation conference in Helsinki opens with UN Secretary General Waldheim calling it a new and hopeful chapter in European and world history. The event marks a significant effort toward European and global stability amid evolving tensions.
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Federal plan for national company law faces state resistance
Australian Attorneys General meeting in Perth discussed a federal move to unify company and securities law across states. Victoria and Queensland oppose surrender of powers, while most states backed delegation of authority and a national commission. Senator Murphy promised outline of needed powers. $2 million in coal aid to states planned. A parallel study on uniform criminal statistics and cross-state maintenance agreements was authorized.
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Labor to Seek Optional Voting System in Australia
The Australian Labor Party plans to adopt optional preferential voting after the west Federal elections. The legal and constitutional committee urged the change, aiming to allow voters to skip preferences without invalidating the ballot. If approved, the shift would not take effect before the next House of Representatives election and would require Senate approval.
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Valium price dispute and PNG riot report across pages
Drug firm refuses to lower valium price cited by Health Minister Dr Everingham. Police detained 138 warriors after clashes in Chimbu district, PNG. Other items note intensified US bombing in Cambodia, student fee protests at ANU, pensioners’ strike against government, and SITK plans on government flat building amid wait times.
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Canberra residents granted time extensions on 430 leases
Canberra’s Department of the Capital Territory extended time limits on more than 430 residential leases where building had not started or finished within lease deadlines. The extensions, totaling about 14 percent of typical annual auctions, were given despite potential forfeiture, with reasons cited as trades shortages, material delays, financing hurdles, and slow contractor initiation after permits.
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Betty Grable Dies of Lung Cancer at 56
Betty Grable, famed World War II pin-up and star of 42 films, died of lung cancer in Santa Monica at St John's Hospital. She had earlier treated at St John's last May and was readmitted last Friday. The Associated Press noted her wartime pin-up prints exceeded three million, and she appeared in films including Million Dollar Legs and Down Argentine Way.
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