Researchers call for full-scale study of armed robbery rise
Federal and State police, bank officers, and security officials urged comprehensive research into growing armed robberies in Australia. An Australian Institute of Criminology session in Canberra heard delegates push for profiles on violent crime and improved protective strategies amid public apathy.
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Warranty ordinance empowers ACT consumers against out of territory manufacturers
From this week, ACT consumers can sue manufacturers outside the Territory for breaches of implied merchantable quality in consumer goods. The Law Reform Ordinance 1977 allows courts to rescind contracts or award damages where spare parts and service facilities are inadequate, strengthening remedies for buyers and sellers.
Weather and tides report for Moruya and Merimbula
A fragmented weather bulletin lists Venus Jupiter tides and coastal showers along with times around Moruya and Merimbula. It notes uncertain conditions and mentions locations in New South Wales with a focus on coastal observations.
Qantas chief urges end to empty seats and fuel waste
Sir Lenox Hewitt, chairman of Qantas, called at the World Aerospace conference in Paris for eliminating wasteful empty seats. He urged capacity agreements or pooling among airlines, noting Qantas already pools with 14 carriers and would seek similar talks with American airlines to improve South Pacific routes. He cited antitrust barriers as a hurdle to talks.
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Hayden rules out leadership challenge in Melbourne
Mr Bill Hayden said in Melbourne that he would not challenge Mr Whitlam for the Australian Labor Party leadership again, but he would not speculate on when the position becomes vacant.
Ownership for all ALP housing aim Melbourne policy speech
Melbourne Labor policy plan aims universal home ownership via a housing corporation. Deputy Leader Mr Uren outlines two guiding principles universal ownership and housing aligned to State Planning, with deferred repayment schemes and government guaranteed second mortgages. The plan envisions market fundraising to buy and sell mortgages under Australia Government terms and finance for rental at cost and housing cooperatives.
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Greyhound mutilation sparks RSPCA hunt at Botany Bay
In Sydney the RSPCA seeks the person who cut off a greyhound’s ears and buried it alive on Botany Bay shore on Saturday to remove identification. A passerby spotted the hind legs in the sand, dug the dog out, and it is recovering.
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Botany Bay
Marriage Act changes on June 20
Parliament last year changed the Marriage Act and the changes take effect on June 20. The Attorney-General noted rising divorces under the Family Law Act and outlined the key provisions. Notice of intended marriage rises to one month, celebrants must inform couples of obligations and options, subsidies for pre marital education may be provided, under 18s needing parental consent face mandatory counselling unless counsellor services are unavailable, with magistrates able to dispense in lack of access.
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Ellicott
We Need Your Help to Save the Sperm Whale
A plea from a distressed ocean creature to readers urging aid for whales facing extinction. The message explains how industrial hunting and habitat damage threaten the species, contrasts whale intelligence with human harm, and appeals for humane substitutes and funding to halt exploitation.
Australians urged to halt whaling and save whales
A frantic appeal urges readers to contact Australian leaders and fund Project Jonah to stop whaling. It cites IWC delays, quotas, and endangered blue and humpback whales. The plea accuses governments of inaction and asks for letters, donations, and public pressure from readers.
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