New law closes drink driving loophole
A new ACT law effective December 1 tightens penalties for drink driving by redefining driving with blood alcohol above 0.08 percent as the offence. It ends the loophole that trusted breath tests as proof only, introduces automatic licence suspensions after two 0.08 offences, and raises fines and potential jail terms. First offenders face at least three months suspension and up to 1000 dollars, while second offenders face up to 2000 dollars and longer suspensions. magistrates may impose jail for repeat offences within five years and may offer treatment bonds for dependency cases.
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Illiterate Bill Defeated in Western Australia Assembly
The WA Government’s illiterate-voting Electoral Act Amendment Bill No 2 was defeated on the casting vote of Liberal speaker Ian Thompson. Four National Country Party members crossed the floor, with Liberal Dr G T Dadour abstaining in protest, yielding a 25 25 tie before the decision. The Premier Charles Court lamented the defeat and said it complicates presiding officers duties while condemning illiteracy as a political issue.
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Princess Anne gives birth to a son at St Marys Hospital
The Queen announced Princess Anne has a baby boy born at 10.46am weighing 3.4 kilograms. Captain Mark Phillips was present and phoned the Queen. The birth occurred during Anne’s labour, with the Queen arriving late to an investiture at Buckingham Palace and calling the event a family joy.
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Victorian lawmakers seek inquiry into land deal linked funds
Victorian Legislative Council heard claims that Treasury Treasurer Lynch funded a Surfers Paradise penthouse with $110,000 from a land deal in Victoria. The opposition said a 1973 option shifted to Grosvenor Nominees, yielding a $110,000 profit described as a gift to Lynch’s family trust. The motion to appoint a commissioner was defeated 29 to 8.
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Hawke Defends Lynch as Moral Pillar at Eden-Monaro Rally
National ALP president Hawke departed from his prepared speech at Goulburn Workers Club to address the Lynch financial affair allegations. He called Lynch a pillar of moral rectitude and urged standards equal to the scrutiny he advocates, while criticizing Fraser's government and predicting Labor victory on December 10.
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Canberra housing loan rules under review
Eligibility for the concessio, rate of interest on Commissioner for Housing loans in Canberra is to be reviewed. DOG TRACK Canberra Greyhound Racing Club accepts tender for first page of club's proposed complex.
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Sydney youth crawls 13 days after bike crash ordeal
An 18-year-old, Stephen Sheehy of North Ryde, survived 13 days crawling along a suburban Sydney creek bed with a compound leg fracture. He hauled himself about 60 metres daily, subsisting on dew and creek water, clearing wounds with leaves, and finally reaching a backyard last Saturday. He was hospitalized in Royal North Shore in stable condition.
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Australians Burned In Manila Hotel Fire Mystery
About 50 people died when the seven floor Hotel Filipinas in Manila burned. Among the dead are Frederick Christopher Cherry of Wollongong and Royce and Ruth Lovelock of Rendell Court Oakleigh Melbourne. An Australian tourist is missing and the Foreign Affairs Department is checking for other Australians.
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Canberra records lowest rise in food prices in Australia
Canberra saw a 9.5 percent increase in food prices over 12 months, the smallest among all state capitals, with October showing a 1.2 percent rise. National food prices rose 12.1 percent year over year, while October increases featured fresh fruit and vegetables leading gains across capitals.
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Court told of nightmares in murder case at Gowrie
A man charged with murdering an 11 year old pupil and abducting a 10 year old girl at Gowrie Private Hotel, Brad lion, on October 4 allegedly told police the offences were like nightmares he had anticipated. James Ernest Taylor of Headquarters Company, Royal Laney College, Dundroon reportedly admitted the acts to detectives as Canberra Petty Sessions was told.
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