The Right to Vote at 18 in Australia a Federal Debate
Canberra opinions split on lowering the voting age with states already moving. The McMahon government halted 1969 Gorton forecast of 18 year olds voting in 1972 amid calls for uniform adulthood rights. Some states grant or plan 18 rights. constitutional issues loom over Section 41 and federal versus state powers. The ALP hints at a High Court challenge on adulthood and voting rights.
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Open Letter to Critics of Railways Sparks Road Safety Debate
A Canberra discussion references an Open Letter from NSW Railways published in The Canberra Times. The letter argues railways are safer and cheaper than road transport, cites government funding disparities, and links road deaths to car exhaust and commercial interests, urging stronger rail support amid calls for national road safety actions.
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Vietnam
Australia
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Commonwealth
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Resignations Ripple Through Tasmanian Liberal Split
The episode follows the collapse of the Liberal Centre coalition in Tasmania and signs of strain in state leadership. Analysts note state politics shape federal results, with Liberals eyeing gains in Queensland and Western Australia while Labor fears losses in Western Australia. Polls suggest tight contests in South Australia and Tasmania, impacting seats across Denison Bass Grey and perhaps Bass, Denison, Grey.
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Norm Foster
Grey
Tasmania
Bass
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Denison
R. Solomon
Solomon
Foster
South Australia
A Dangerous Picture of Disunity in Australian Politics
A long analysis warns that Labor gains in South Australia hinge on a narrow swing and that Liberal disunity, manifest in Tasmania and South Australia, risks undermining Canberra. It notes Libs hope Labor splits over Shortland preselection, while leaders like Hall warn party fatigue and personality clashes threaten governance and reform.
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Liberal Country League
South Australia
Liberal Party
Tasmania
Canberra
Adelaide
Silence Chief Aims Big Noise Crackdown in France
Monsieur Silence, Yves Martin, 35, named full time head of France’s anti noise drive. He plans a 50 percent rise in fines for noisy motorists, lifting the max penalty from 60 to 600 francs and introducing future nationwide noise level standards. His scheme includes certificates for flats and a possible duty on airlines to fund house insulation or relocation for airport noise.
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Yves Martin
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Sahara Desert
Algiers
France
Environment Ministry
Canberra editorial on amenity and hill top tower plans
Readers debate Red Hill preservation and Canberra’s central basin amenity arguing against a tower and viewing platform. The letters critique the term amenity and laments loss of natural beauty amid development and policy.
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NCDX
Canberra
Red Hill
Pead
Removal of bus shelters in Canberra stirred debate
Molly Reid of Gundaroo NSW laments Canberra ACT Advisory Council call for public submissions on removing 26 bus shelters. She urges continued and expanded shelter provisions, arguing shelters protect riders in all weather and justify maintenance costs during cold, wet days.
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Canberra Times
ACT Advisory Council
Arso
Molly Reid
Vice Regal Visit Stirs Delegates At Admiralty Hall
Governor General Sir Paul Hasluck and Lady Hasluck hosted delegates yesterday afternoon at Admiralty Hall as talks on the Im ree aang Sk Feo continued. The Haslucks then returned to government house amid a sense of ceremonial progress.
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Admiralty Ae
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