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Green Left Weekly issue #772, 29 October 2008
Resistance activist receives enviro award

RESISTANCE!, AUSTRALIA Long-term Resistance activist Leigh Hughes has been recognised by the Australian Capital Territory Conservation Council for his leading role in the Canberra environment movement. » Young people changing Nepal

RESISTANCE!, AUSTRALIA Living in Australia, it’s not easy to imagine that young people have the potential to make major social change. » What union response to job losses?

OUR COMMON CAUSE, AUSTRALIA The global financial crisis isn’t just clipping the wings of grossly overpaid bank executives and speculators in shonky “financial instruments”. It’s going to hit ordinary working people hard. » Fighting climate change: Beyond business as usual

AUSTRALIA The following article is based on a speech delivered by Renfrey Clarke to the Climate Emergency: No More Business as Usual conference held in Adelaide on October 10-11. Clarke spoke as a representative of the Socialist Alliance. » Economic crash and environmental repair: put people and planet first

With recession now a reality in the United States, and highly likely in Japan and much of Europe, global business is coming out fighting against government policies that might restrict its ability to keep making profits. Measures aimed at limiting carbon emissions have come under fire. » An historic opportunity for transformation

The statement published below is an initial response from individuals, social movements and non-governmental organisations in support of a transitional program for radical economic transformation. » NSW Labor takes a beating, moves further rightward

AUSTRALIA NSW Labor was dealt a heavy blow in three by-elections held on October 18. Labor suffered a swing against it of more than 23% in Ryde, 22% in Cabramatta and 13% in Lakemba. » Solar power: Too popular to succeed

AUSTRALIA The $8000 solar panel rebate has proven so popular that it could be halted or wound back, according to an October 22 Sydney Morning Herald article. » Why the war criminals must leave Afghanistan

AUSTRALIA While the war in Afghanistan has dropped off the front pages, seven years on, 56% of Australians say the 1000 Australian troops there should be brought home. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s talk about reconstructing the country haven’t fooled many. » Teachers take action for transfer rights

Two hundred teachers rallied outside New South Wales parliament on October 23 to demand that education minister Verity Firth renegotiate the teacher transfer system. »


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