GLW issue 99, published 1993-05-12.

France to renew N-tests?

France to renew N-tests? There are indications French nuclear testing may resume in the South Pacific. The head of France's Atomic Energy Commission is urging the government to end its moratorium on nuclear weapons testing, saying the arsenal's

Farewell to breakfast?

Farewell to breakfast? The Cutting Edge: Fast Food in the Food Chain Screening on SBS Television, Tuesday May 18, 8.30 p.m. (8 p.m. in Adelaide) With press reports just a few weeks ago announcing Australia's first patent granted for a

Beatings in the bush

Beatings in the bush 98.5% of domestic violence offenders are male. Research identifies lack of financial independence, support services and options as traps for women in violent situations. US women are successfully suing

The fuel that kills

By Sean Moysey Oil is toxic to humans, animals and plants. Using it does incredible damage to the environment. To gain control of it, horrific wars have been fought, such as the 1991 Gulf War. Oil is a major contributor to the

Further

Australian News

WA rail workshops to close

By Geoff Spencer PERTH — Some 1200 people attended a Save the Westrail Midland Workshops march and public meeting on May 6. Loudspeakers were set up outside the Midland Town Hall to cater for the large crowd which could not be accommodated

ACTUP rally against censorship

ACTUP rally against censorship By Bronwen Beechey MELBOURNE — A noisy protest was held outside the offices of TV Week on May 8, following the magazine's refusal to carry a series of AIDS awareness advertisements aimed at young gay and

Further Australian News

International News

No progress in talks on Timor

No progress in talks on Timor By Max Lane The Indonesian and Portuguese foreign ministers and the UN secretary-general met in Rome on April 27 to discuss East Timor. The first round of these talks, held in New York in December,

Khmer Rouge steps up armed attacks

Khmer Rouge steps up armed attacks In the last week, the Khmer Rouge has escalated its attacks on UN and Cambodian government installations as it seeks to prevent the May 23 elections. On May 3 Khmer Rouge guerillas attacked Siem Reap,

Further International News

Editorial

Cambodian emergency

Cambodian emergency This week's issue of the Bulletin magazine has a cover feature on Cambodia by Australian journalist and film maker John Pilger. It is must reading. Pilger describes the growing threat of the genocidal Khmer Rouge, who

Cultural Dissent

First century xenophobia

Medea Composed by Gordon Kerry Libretto by Justin MacDonnell (adapted from Seneca) Arias Written and composed by Caroline Wilkins Together at the Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne, until May 16 Reviewed by Peter Boyle The

Pilger on SBS

Pilger on SBS SBS Television this week will be screening John Pilger's new film on Cambodia, Return to Year Zero. Pilger, who portrayed for the world the horrors Cambodia had experienced in his 1979 film Year Zero, warns that the Khmer

Further Cultural Dissent

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