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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 26, 1976

Page

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Attack on living standards sparks cross party critique

Opposition blamed government expenditure editing for harming living standards in Australia. They argued Medibank is finished and public transport, regional development, and welfare programs face cuts while elites and services suffer. Whitlam-era concerns cited over funding choices and recurring commissions.

Australia Dobate Medibank Whitham Adid Whimaid Eagle Bay Essenial Ser Er Talon

Nominal Blast At Tel Aviv Port And Airport

A report from Associated Press states a blast hit the Tel Aviv harbor area near the port and airport. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as reinforcements arrived and authorities closed off the saline area for investigation.

Tel Aviv Tuesdal AAP A. Sulteasd Betr Gurion Talied Sseng

Queensland to oppose Medibank levy

Queensland opposes the Federal Governments 2.5 percent Medibank levy. Premier and Health Minister indicate plans to press for exemptions for Queensland and discuss opting out while stressing the state’s public hospital fee scheme and higher bed costs in private and intermediate wards. The move follows the 1946 scheme and signals potential broader state action.

Brisbane Dieenslane Medibank Jevy Queensland Edwards Ot Ringels

Bombing range incident over Sule Wie Tate area

An RAAF bomber malfunction caused a dud over the Sule Wie Tate range on Monday. A jet and helicopter joined others in a search for missing bombs and potential damage while observers noted no explosion occurred. RAAF personnel continued their sweep at dawn.

RAAF Barmbing Range Sule Wie Tate

Sir Douglas Angers Media At Home Election Turmoil

The South Australian Governor elect Sir Douglas Nicholls faced interruption during a television interview as tensions rose in Melbourne and Sydney. Protests followed over remarks attributed to Nicholls regarding Aboriginal affairs and reception by Adelaide garden party officials.

Melbourne Sir Douglas Nicholls Teseo Tun Sydney Rie Mark Oliphant

Australian ASIO orders broad internal security review

The Director-General of ASIO, Mr Justice Woodward, orders a comprehensive internal security review as part of several government inquiries. A separate Defence paper is being prepared by Joint Intelligence Organisation on Australia’s strategic basis, while officials face questions about prior inquiries and government transparency.

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Justice Woodward Department of Defence Joint Intelligence Organisation Australia Ins Justice Hope

ASIO review notes shifts in surveillance and agency roles

The report outlines a three year pattern of reduced ASIO surveillance and staffing under Labor era policies, detailing impacts on industrial and security operations. It cites ministers and officials, including Mr Barbour and Mr Marshall, amid debates over ASIS limits, East Timor issues, and inquiries prompting governance over intelligence services.

Vom Lundee Murphy Inter Endrin Peter Barhout ABIO ASO M Pap Korey Mille Marshall Melbourne Barbour ASIO Murephy Marshall Notha Avsi Falig Pairoy Ean Anit Ato Whitlam Mide Gand Thienfe Ivek

Fraser to visit U S for talks with Ford in Washington

Frasers visit to the United States centers on talks with President Ford in Washington on July 29. The discussions follow earlier Canada Fraser meetings with US Vice President Rockefeller. Fraser is portrayed as a senior figure in his party amid a fevered political climate.

Ford Washington Canberra Fraser Rockefelier

Defence rises to 2 2 billion next year in new budget

Defence expenditure will rise from 51 900 million to 2 200 million next year Minister Killen told parliament yesterday. The five year program will grow at about 5 to 6 percent yearly with additional armament and equipment funding to keep pace with needs. Replacements of weapons systems and expanded service areas are planned as the defence budget shifts to modernization.

Defence Mr Killen Partia‘ment Troyes Nevestity Alrely Ong Uch Ye Revi Joverniest

Fragmented note hints at underwater Middle East and protests

The passage mentions underwater Middle East topics near Western Australia and a UN conference in Weld, plus references to Reid House, squatters, and a protest against foreign affairs officials. It also notes an obituary line, economy scan, and an interview context with ASEAN figures, all within a jumble of page fragments.

Middle East Exmonith Western Australia Suly

Two outsiders set to clash in ACT Tartle round

Two unlikely contenders from outside the region are scheduled to meet next weekend in the ACT Tartle round. The event marks a pivotal step in the season as both teams chase advancement.

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