PNG Education Minister condemns student violence at Port Moresby
Port Moresby Sunday report says Education Minister Tammur urged police action against students behind violence at the Australian High Commission. He praised the Students Representative Council for restraint, warned against agitators, and stressed accountability and peaceful protests within Melanesian heritage.
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Students Representative Council
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Parachutist dies near Branxton in failed jump
NEWCASTLE Mr Brian Dudding 43 chemist of Adamstown Newcastle plunged about 2500 metres to his death yesterday near Branxton when his parachute failed to open He was an experienced parachutist and a member of the Newcastle Sport Parachute Club He was married with three children.
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Newcastle Sport Parachute Club
PNG Protests Strain NZ and Australia Ties Over Spied Dossier
In Port Moresby hundreds of University of Papua New Guinea students protested outside the Australian High Commission amid disclosures that Joint Intelligence Organisation operative Lindsay Burridge sought personal material through Professor Brian Brogan. Critics blamed Australia for perceived covert surveillance and bungled handling, raising tensions with the PNG government and new elite who see colonial mindsets in action.
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Moving assistance extended by government program
The minister announced expanded eligibility for relocation assistance for unemployed people. Immediate eligibility applies if reasons are accepted by the Commonwealth Employment Service. otherwise a three month qualifying period. Reimbursement limits rise to 750 for removal costs and 1000 for agents and legal fees.
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Commonwealth Employment Service
Birthday toast marks 5981st world creation date
About 30 members of the Canberra Archaeological Society staged a tongue in cheek celebration of the world’s 5981st birthday yesterday. Professor John Mulvaney of the ANU explained that Archbishop Ussher fixed creation at 4004 BC and Bishop Lightfoot later refined it to 9am on October 23, 4004 BC, a marginal Bible note later noted in history.
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Australian Democrats name candidate for ACT
The Australian Democrats chose John Bellhouse, a 40 year old self employed married man and current divisional president with legal and publishing background, as its ACT candidate. The party still has not decided whether he will contest the House of Representatives or the Senate. The final decision will come when the election is announced.
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Australian Democrats Party
John Bellhouse
ACT
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Liberal victory push outlined with cost of campaign
Dec 10 reports early polls and a $2.5 million Liberal National Country Party advertising drive. Tony Eggleton and Tony Fraser recruit ministers from Canberra and Sydney for a Melbourne policy speech and a three week nationwide campaign. Fraser argues Labor experiment must not be repeated as Australia’s economic health improves.
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Victoria
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Whitlam blasts Fraser in Melbourne election speech
Opposition leader Mr Whitlam addressed the State ALP conference at Collingwood Town Hall stating Labor has a majority of shadow ministers and pledging to oppose Liberal policies. He criticised unemployment and claimed the Liberals had abandoned the slogan Australia on the move for The right to work.
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Australia
Malcolm Fraser
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Langer signs with Packer for WA cricket lineup
Perth reporter confirms Rob Langer 29 agreed to a $75,000 three year contract to join Kerry Packer troupe within days. He becomes the sixth Western Australian to sign, following Lillee Marsh Edwards Malone and Laird.
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Western Australia
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Kerry Packer
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Rod Marsh
Ross Edwards
Mick Malone
Bruce Laird
Mr Packer
Australian coach clings to World Cup hope after draw
Australian coach Jimmy Shoulder refused to abandon World Cup dreams after a goalless draw with South Korea in Seoul. Both teams pressed for a win to stay in contention. Australia faces a tough path with players cautioned for fouls.
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