GLW issue 98, published 1993-05-05.

Groups plan ecologically sound city

By Arun Pradhan ADELAIDE — Ecopolis and Urban Ecology Australia have initiated a new and exciting plan for the suburb of Halifax. The design is based on concepts of ecological sustainability, social equity and the involvement of people.

... and ain't i a woman?: Back to business

Back to business Figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on April 27 show that while nearly 60% of male workers earned more than the average wage of $510.20 per week last year, over 70% of women workers earned less. The

Environmental justice

By Katherine Doyle [This is the winning entry in the Environmental Youth Alliance essay competition for high school students.] One of the most important issues facing young Australians today is the problem of worldwide environmental

Radio highlights

International Playhouse: Automatic Pilot — A radio play by Erika Ritter. Charlie lives in Toronto. She's 28 and trying to develop a career as a stand-up comedian. She drinks too much and her husband has discovered he is gay. All Charlie wants is

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Australian News

Kennett cuts emergency services

Kennett cuts emergency services By Alex Cooper MELBOURNE — In the latest round of cuts to community services the Kennett government has targeted the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Country Fire Authority and the ambulance service.

Railroading the railways

By Adam Hanieh Strange as it sounds, plans to upgrade Australian railways are likely to lead to a big increase in road traffic. And they are certain to result in a massive loss of jobs. Like most other public utilities in Australia today,

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International News

Middle East talks resume

Middle East talks resume By Miriam Tramer The Middle East Peace talks resumed in Washington on April 27. Green Left Weekly spoke to Israeli commentator Amos Wollin on the possible outcome. Wollin said that, under pressure from the

Timorese prepared to continue struggle

MARI ALKATIRI is a senior member of the Fretilin Central Committee in exile. He was interviewed in Sydney for Green Left Weekly by Max Lane. Could you tell us why you are visiting Australia? I have received a mandate from the leadership

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Editorial

Bosnia: end the embargo

Bosnia: end the embargo In Bosnia today we see another example of how the so-called "international community's" insistence on being the prime agent for imposing solutions on "world trouble spots" almost always increases the suffering and

Cultural Dissent

Breezes from an evergreen band

A Celtic Breeze in the Antipodes Sirocco Jara Hill Records through Larrikin Available on cassette and CD The Evergreen Realm Sirocco Jara Hill Records through Larrikin Available on Cassette and CD Reviewed by Ian Jamieson

Overdue tribute

Overdue tribute Ain't Misbehavin'Featuring Marian Caffey, Frank Farrow III, Carla Renata Williams, Sharon Scott and Gail Anderson Theatre Royal Sydney until May 29 Reviewed by Norm Dixon Tributes to the great African American artists

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