Bomb found at RMC meeting targets British delegate
A crude incendiary letter bomb addressed to a senior British delegate at an international military conference was intercepted at the Royal Military College in Duntroon before reaching the conference room. It had been posted in Sydney and opened with extreme caution after routine checks. Police and defence sources say there’s no indicated major political motive and the device failed to explode.
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Priest guides rescue team as two boys go missing in bush
Sydney police reported a party of Chevalier College students, ages 14 and 12, lost seven nights in rugged bush 24 miles from Bowral. Father Tim Herbert led a search from Hilltop but darkness halted progress.
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Senate defeats Labour government on electoral bill and ASIO inquiry
The Labor government faced a string of Senate reversals. The Electoral Bill aimed at urban rural equality was defeated 27 to 3. An opposition motion to establish a select committee to probe ASIO and Croatian affairs passed 28 to 3. A government bid to delay the King Island shipping inquiry was rejected 28 to 17. The opposition pressed for a seven-member committee with seats for government, opposition, DLP, Country Party, and an independent. The move followed suspending Standing Orders and altering witness protections.
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DLP to Bow to Anthony in Possible Queensland Merger
Senator Garr already a long-time DLP leader and former Queensland premier weighs retirement to allow Country Party leader Mr Anthony to lead a merged party. Observers expect leadership change if merger proceeds, as Libs’ Snedden signals cooperation. The move aims to topple Labor government and reshape Queensland politics.
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ACT housing finance reforms described as disastrous
ACT housing policy shifts described as disastrous by John Tanner president of the ACT Real Estate Institute. Government loan rules favor greater need, raising prices for new and existing homes and pushing buyers toward high interest private lenders. Proposals include a government conveyancing service and a mutual house insurance scheme to cut costs, while public rental housing aims to meet urgent needs amid limited funds.
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Pay rises for academics tabled in Parliament
A report tabled in Parliament yesterday outlines pay rises for academics ranging from 13 percent to 20 percent retroactive to January 1. The measures were commended as a step to improve pay competitiveness in higher education.
Federalism in Practice under the DURD Plan
Cia Davidson explains the new Department of Urban and Regional Development aims to usher in cooperative federalism. The agency seeks to integrate federal and regional efforts to guide urban growth and development.
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Ceasefire talks begin in Paris between US and North Vietnam
A Paris conference brings the United States and North Vietnam to the table for a ceasefire, raising expectations for a peace agreement. Reports cite ongoing diplomacy and staged talks on the path to truce, with page coverage in the edition.
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Government signals reduced ACT building society funding
Government funds for ACT building societies, about $10 million this year, largely went to housing loans in the first half. A departmental spokesman declined to confirm future allocations, while the Treasurer and Housing Commissioner warned of rising costs and potential shifts to banks or finance companies. Builders societies face likely substantial cuts, though associations hope for July allocations and a post-budget resumption.
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Australia to pursue Pacific nuclear case despite French stance
Australia continues its push for interim protections in the Pacific nuclear tests dispute, with Attorney General Senator Murphy declaring Australia will proceed. France rejects ICC jurisdiction, saying it does not deem the court competent and will not appoint an agent. The Hague court must decide its competence as NZ and Australia press ahead while Fiji may join suit. New Zealand Prime Minister Kirk vows to proceed, British stance supports UN court decisions.
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