GLW issue 292, published 1997-10-01.

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Australia dumps toxic waste on Hong Kong

Australia dumps toxic waste on Hong Kong On September 23, the Hong Kong environmental protection department impounded a shipment of computer scrap until authorities can arrange for its return to Australia. The export of computer scrap, which

HEMP picket of newspaper

HEMP picket of newspaper BRISBANE — On September 19, HEMP (Help End Marijuana Prohibition) held a picket outside the offices of the Courier-Mail. In early August, the Murdoch press was campaigning nationally against the proposed heroin trial

Unleaded petrol

Comment by Liam Mitchell The uses of unleaded petrol (ULP) and catalytic converters in post-1986 cars raise many questions. Kirk, McCabe, Hoyer and Bain (Write on, GLW #286) ask why oil companies keep information on the health effects of ULP

On the box

Actively Radical TV — Sydney community television's progressive current affairs producers tackle the hard issues from the activist's point of view. CTS Sydney (UHF 31), every Thursday, 10pm and Saturday, 7pm. Access News — Melbourne
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