Paddington Bear visits Canberra with deputy PM in tow
The Deputy Prime Minister Mr Anthony and Paddington Bear wandered the airport tarmac in Canberra. Paddington advertises his books to boost sales, while the bear and the veteran politician draw publicity. The bear wore his duffle coat and a luggage tag from Darkest Peru to London.
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Glen McDonald
Paddington Bear
Canberra
Anthony
England
Michael Bond
Australia
Peru
London
Paddington Station
Uren Attacks UK Energy Minister Over Uranium Policy
Canberra and Sydney reports show Opposition figure Uren accusing UK Energy Minister Dr Mabon of campaigning for the Fraser Government by urging uranium interests. Mabon says his comments aim to discuss energy needs, not embarrass Labour, while Callaghan seeks Australian uranium. Campaigns prep continues as leaders move toward the December 10 election.
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Sydney
Uren
Dr Mabon
Australia
Fraser
Australian Labor Party
Canberra
Labor Party
Mabon
Australian Labour Party
ABC
AM Aif
Labor
Tam
Melbourne
Adelaide
London
AAP
Department of Energy
Whitlam cites 420000 jobless in Australia in new bureau figures
Opposition leader Mr Whitlam said seasonally adjusted unemployment rose to at least 420000, with 360500 unemployed at end August and 65000 discouraged workers. He warned of unemployment rising above half a million next year amid Fraser Government criticisms.
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Whitlam
Bureau of Statistics
Australia
Canberra
Fraser
Commonwealth Employment Service
Democrats deny split in Australian party over resignations
Senior Australian Democrats officials denied any split after two Victorian members from the merged Australia Party resigned. Derek Kruse and John Worcester cited disillusionment and right-wing infiltration, while leader Chipp and national executive officer Virginia Henderson urged unity and dismissed the split claims.
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Melbourne
Australian Democrats
Derek Kruse
John Worcester
Australia Party
The
Democrats
Kruse
Victoria
Chipp
Liberal Party
Australa
Virginia Henderson
Airships proposed for coast patrols by British firm
Defence and Transport experts reviewed proposals from Aerospace Developments London for the AD-500 lighter-than-air craft. The craft would patrol for up to 72 hours, cover a 200 by 500 nautical mile box at 80 kmh, cost around 750000 dollars, and include radar, light weapons, and potential for boarding suspect vessels or evacuating injured seamen.
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Defence
Department of Transport
Aerospace Developments (London) Ltd
Peter Reynolds
Hho
Daylight saving time begins tonight across several states
A spokesman announced clocks must be moved forward one hour before bed for daylight saving starting at 2am tomorrow. NSW, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania will also adjust. Daylight saving ends on Sunday, March 5, per the Department of the Capital Territory.
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Nsw
Victoria
South Australia
Tasmania
Department of the Capital Territory
Grim ACT fire season to start with total fire ban
The ACT declares a total fire ban for South Cow and Mlawarra regions signaling a potentially severe season. Barbecues in rural areas are restricted to Department provided fireplaces or gas appliances with clearance. other fires require a permit from the ACT Bush Fire Council. In urban areas backyard fires are allowed only under strict safety, with no open fires during total bans.
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Mlawarra
Department of the Capit Territory
ACT
Inexperience hinders regional health service efforts
Australian Hospitals Association President Douglas Davidson told a Canberra congress that regionalisation suffers from inexperienced administrators and overtaxed manpower. He urged education programs to fill expertise gaps as costs rise and private care grows. Health Minister Hunt warned against rising costs and noted a $58 million cut in the Hospitals Development Program. Inspector Ray Williams urged helicopter pads for all hospitals amid disaster readiness. The Department of Health seeks explanations for drug contract pricing by the Victorian Hospitals Association.
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Australian Hospitals Association
Douglas Davidson
Canberra
Lakeside International Hotel
Davidson
Medibank
Hunt
Hospitals and Health Services Commission
AHA
Commonwealth
Ray Williams
Granville
Department of Health
Victorian Hospital and Charities Commission
Victorian Hospitals Association
VHA
Commission
Lower rates on authority loans
The Treasurer Mr Lynch announced lower maximum interest rates for borrowing by local and semi government authorities. He noted rates fell after market yields declined since October 20 and as bond rates eased under 0 percent. The Loan Council reviewed private and public borrowings by these authorities, adjusting the maximum rates accordingly.
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Mr Lynch
Semor-Government
Reserve Bank
Lynch
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