Fire trial debates if blaze was accident or arson
Crown contends Mrs McFarlane started the fire maliciously after securing a 410,000 home and 41,000 contents policy weeks earlier. Police found accelerant and burned material while evidence suggested she aided occupants to escape. Trial adjourned as Mr McCrory resumes address to the court.
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Whitlam Leads In Poll Popularity After Election
A Canberra Times poll shows Whitlam more popular since the election with 79% support among Country Party voters and 14% extremely popular among his backers. Snedden trails among Liberal voters, while Whitlam’s appeal varies by state with high marks in Victoria and Queensland and lower in South Australia and Western Australia.
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Remarriage in church favoured by majority in poll
A Gallup style survey across Australia in May 2582 asked 2,?58 men and women if remarriage by divorced individuals should be allowed by ministers. Seventy one percent supported, 11 percent opposed, with many undecided. The report notes ministers facing pressure on remarriage rules.
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Howe
Gallup
Ill will cited in sacking of QC at Brisbane council
Brisbane reports reveal ill will prompted the dismissal of QC McAulay amid an internal council dispute. Alderman Jones and Lord Mayor figures clash over loyalty to the Australian Labor Party and how the dismissal should be handled by the Brisbane City Council Appeals Board. The proceedings focus on what constitutes valid reasons for termination and whether loyalty issues or factual matters behind the dismissal are properly adjudicated.
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Brisbane
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McAulay
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Right of appeal in disciplinary case before board
Mr Justice Hari outlined that Mr McAulay had the right of appeal only from the disciplinary decision. The council claimed it was administrative, not disciplinary. The appeal board must first decide if the commission was given to hear the appeal, after which the Supreme Court could rule on the board’s authority.
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McAulay
Justice Hari
Supreme Court
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CoumieNs
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Ilsanind
Paul
Jena
Shark sales dip after school shark ban in Victoria
Melbourne on Sunday saw demand for Dake way remain high despite the Shire Government banning school shark eleven months ago. Victorian Master Fish Merchants Association secretary RF McLaughlin said the government banned school shark due to high mercury content based on tests.
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Melbourne
Victorian Master Fish merchants_ Association
RF McLaughlin
Government weighs protections for Australian brandy imports
In Canberra on Friday the Minister for Overseas Trade Du Cairne said the government would consider emergency protective measures for the Australian wine industry facing imports of brandy from overseas. The remark signals possible action to shield local producers from competition.
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du Cairne
Canberra
Former navy man seeks reimbursement for university costs
Lieutenant Commander Fred Goodfellow of Nowra plans to seek partial reimbursement under the Compensation Commonwealth Employees Act for 1972 university expenses. He began a law course at ANU after leaving the Navy in 1970 and may qualify for an eight dollar weekly living allowances and other approved costs. The Canberra Times reports the department says rehabilitation assistance would be handled by the Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service and notes confusion over means testing.
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Canberra Times
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Toena
Dnien
Commonwealth Rehabilation Service
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Comemandes Gradlelion
Australian Opera stages Figaro in Canberra Theatre
The Australian Opera presented a second season offering in Canberra Theatre, reviving John Copley’s 1971 Figaro production. Performances featured strong vocal and dramatic nuance, with some modern touches replacing earlier formalities, while the music and overall artistry drew praise for its expressiveness and balance.
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Canberra
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Mozart
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