Whitlam urges Australia to tailor car industry to pocketbooks
Brisbane speech by Federal Opposition Leader Gough Whitlam argues Australian car costs are too high and industry should shrink model variety to cut prices. He calls for reduced protection, a push to stimulate new manufacturing sectors, and warns against current government policies slowing employment growth in manufacturing.
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Nobel Peace Prize awards spark late Oslo ceremony
In Oslo on Monday the Norwegian Parliament awarded the 1976 Nobel Peace Prize to Mrs Benty Williams and Miss Mairead Corrigan of Northern Ireland after a delayed decision. Amnesty International received the prize for 1977, ending the prior withholding.
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Drunken bees guide Aranda beekeeper in makeshift hive move
A swarm of more than 2000 honeybees clustered on a plum tree branch in Noala Street Aranda and were relocated by local beekeeper Ian Brown into a bee box in his yard. A 14 year old observer Mark Dunn helped witness the event. The bees, busy on honey, were calmly gathered with no injuries though one child reported a sting allergy. Brown explained the group was from an overpopulated hive and aimed to establish four new hives after the transfer.
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Victorian power strike standoff as Hawke mediates
ACTU president Hawke moves to end nine week power strike that has left nearly 500000 Victorians idle. Premier Hamer has postponed emergency measures while awaiting talks with Victorian Trades Hall Council and union leaders. Negotiations with the State Electrical Commission failed as unions demand a 40.3 weekly rise, with a possible compromise at 20. Hawke urged a united union front to push toward a rapid settlement amid political pressure.
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Labor attacks failure to pay unemployment benefits
Two Opposition spokesmen urged immediate payment of unemployment benefits to workers stood down in the Victoria power dispute. They stated no assurance existed from the government that non strikers would receive benefits, arguing many faced income loss while the dispute remains unresolved.
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Soyuz 25 mission aborted after docking troubles
Moscow reports Soyuz 25 aborts its mission to dock with Salyut 6 after docking difficulties. The two cosmonauts Lieutenant Colonel Vigdimair Kowalenok and Valery Ryumin prepared to land following a failed approach to within 120 metres of the space station.
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Demolition Over Parking Boom Gate Near London Circuit
An ACT report states the London Circuit parking boom gates area opposite Qantas House was demolished and relocated. The project costs were pegged at 1,250 dollars amid management shifts involving Wilson Parking and questions about planning oversight by the National Capital Development Commission and the department.
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Carr extends rally lead in Port Macquarie stage
Carr increased his rally lead at Port Macquarie as Tuno Makinen dropped back after 11 minutes of trouble on the stage. Rauna Aaltonen, in a Datsun 710SSS, secured second place 37 minutes behind Carr, with Datsun teammate Harey Kalhtrom close behind and Colin Bond fourth for the Ford Escort team.
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Doctor collects sex lines of youth in study
Dr Sol Gordon, a Syracuse University professor, gathered teen dating lines to study sexual approaches and impacts. He notes many lines target girls and can harm boys’ and girls’ self esteem, urging reactions like dismissive humor. Results include US and Australia examples and calls for sex education guidance.
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Meeting on youth prep and cabinet leaders in Canberra
Guest Dr Carton Iy Wong Austrana Wes t joins an Obi meeting in Canberra to address parliamentary ministers and departmental heads. Host Minister Jerfie Primary trudustry will host. De Gordan to speak on "Preparing today's youth for tomorrow's family."
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