Nairobi air crash kills 67. 82 survive at Kenya airport
An Air Africa West German Lufthansa Boeing 747 crashed on takeoff at Nairobi Embakasi Airport killing 67 and injuring others while 82 are known to survive. The flight carried 159 people en route to Johannesburg. survivors reported burned sections amid a charred wreckage as German officials and Lufthansa teams began investigations.
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First houses cost more in ACT Queanbeyan area
A parliamentary report on the Home Savings Grant Act's last financial year shows Canberra and Queanbeyan first home buyers paid more and needed larger loans than the Australian average. The average ACT Queanbeyan home price was 19500s, with 5.3 percent annual growth, the smallest rise among states and territories.
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Warning on jobs at Port Hedland mine site
Perth report notes Mr Newnan Mining will stand down all workers who cannot be economically employed. Union benefits in Port Hedland and the ML Whaleback mine site were told this today by the company manager.
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Crean to Stay Declared by Hawke in Brisbane Talk
In Brisbane on Wednesday Hawke stated that Crean would remain as Treasurer and that no change in portfolios was planned. He suggested Whitlam may have been unhappy with ministers but that a cabinet shuffle was not yet decided. Hawke pressed for a clearer public stance on Crean’s tenure amid Queensland ALP and union campaigning ahead of December 7 state elections.
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Sunday liquor trade bill off Sunday liquor trade bill off
Sydney reports the NSW Government shelved plans to introduce Sunday hotel trading after Cabinet discussions. Premier and Justice Minister cited lack of time to overcome objections before recess. A short bill to increase liquor licence fees based on turnover was proposed, with further changes to await the new Cabinet under the new premier.
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Domestic air pilots strike threat shadows Australian lines
Major domestic carriers halted services at midnight as Government rows with the Australian Federation of Air Pilots intensified. TAA and Ansett unions plan talks to set strike length while Government officials warn against negotiating outside arbitration.
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Imports cost 350 jobs in face of cheap imports
A clothing manufacturer faced mass layoffs due to competition from cheap imports. Gazal Industries chief J Gazal said since October 600 workers were retrenched across Windsor plants and across Sydney and Melbourne with orders drying up. The remaining 320 workers are safeguarded until mid next year.
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Minimum lot size cut to 80 hectares in Goodradigbee Shire
The minimum land parcel size for non-turban divisions in Goodradigbee Shire has been lowered to 80 hectares, two months after a 400 hectare cut by a development order. NSW planning minister Sir John Fuller said the change applies to non urban areas, with landholders wary of value impacts and border-related tensions affecting local property.
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Lewis chosen to succeed Askin as NSW Premier
In a surprise result Minister for Lands Tom Lewis, 32, defeated deputy Liberal leader Boe Willis in a secret ballot of 33 NSW Liberal MPs to become the next premier, replacing Sir Robert Askin who is expected to retire next month. The meeting lasted about 23 minutes with a tight vote in Cabinet.
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Air fares rise between Australia and Asia sections to increase
Air fares between Australia and Asia and within the Pacific are set to rise by about per cent from April 2, following a government backed proposal. Major Pacific carriers convened to double fuel surcharges, with increases affecting travel to Tokyo, Singapore, Sydney, and Auckland. First class and tourist fares show notable hikes, while some airlines refuse the price jump. The moves aim to curb inflation pressures as analysts note rising energy costs.
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Melbourne Legislation Eases Advertising of Contraceptives
A Melbourne report notes new local legislation to allow contraceptives to be advertised and displayed in chemist shops. The measure appears aimed at broader access through pharmacies and clinics, reflecting shifting public health norms in Melbourne.
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