GLW issue 126, published 1993-12-08.

CJC hears witnesses on death in custody

By John Nebauer and Kerry Vernon BRISBANE — The Criminal Justice Commission's public inquiry into the death in police custody of Aboriginal dancer Daniel Yock, 18, began here on November 24. The original police account was that they

Indonesian student activist arrested

Indonesian student activist arrested By Edi Budianto JAKARTA — A leading student activist, Nuku Suleiman, was arrested in the early hours of Friday, November 26 in the office of Yayasan Pijar, a Jakarta student organisation. He has been

Last issue for 1993

Last issue for 1993 This is the last issue of Green Left Weekly for the year. We have included a larger than usual number of feature articles to provide interesting reading throughout the holidays. Our thanks and best holiday wishes to the

Radio highlights

The Late Show — Newcastle public radio 2NUR-FM presents a series on ABC TV's The Late Show. Presenter Wayne Hindson talks to D-Generation cast member Rob Sitch about life, the universe and humour. Tuesday, December 14 and 28, 9 p.m. The

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Australian News

Queen Street Mall threat

Queen Street Mall threat By Nikki Ulasowski BRISBANE — City mall management renewed attacks on democratic rights in the Queen Street Mall on November 30 by trying to force removal of a display board which was part of a stall supporting

Picketing charge 'a threat to all'

By Bernie Brian WOLLONGONG — The trial of two South Coast trade union officials on criminal charges, arising from a picket line at a Kiama construction site, has been adjourned to February. South Coast Labour Council (SCLC) secretary Paul

Further Australian News

International News

Mass rally launches revival of Filipino left

By Max Lane Some 110,000 people rallied in Manila on November 30, sending a clear message to the Ramos government that the progressive moment is ready and able to launch a new campaign for political and economic reforms. The unity statement of

Building a new politics in Canada

DENNIS HOWLETT is a founding member and Steering Committee member of the Action Canada Network and co-chair of the Network's Education and Communication Committee. During a recent visit to Sydney, he was interviewed by LISA MACDONALD for Green Left.

Further International News

Editorial

Did they run or were they driven?

Did they run or were they driven? Last week US State Department officials announced — with glee — that Cuba's future is "a prolonged, slow decline waiting for a catastrophe". They remained coy about their commitment to ensuring this becomes

Cultural Dissent

Wolf douses the fire

Fire with fire: The new female power and how it will change the 21st century By Naomi Wolf Random House. 378 pp. $19.95 Reviewed by Karen Fredericks Naomi Wolf says "power feminism" is the ultimate answer to women's problems and, to

Birth of a South American feminism

Out of the ShadowsBy Jo Fisher Latin America Bureau, 1993. $23.95. Reviewed by Mara Ochoa. Out of the Shadows looks at the important role women have played in struggles against military dictatorships in four countries: Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay

Further Cultural Dissent

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