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Twenty-five years ago, a massive movement of students and workers in France changed the face of politics in the West irrevocably. In their millions, ordinary people demonstrated the falsity of theories that consumer society could achieve
Risks People with asbestos material in their housing are at risk of contracting an asbestos-related disease. These diseases include: Asbestosis. Fibres lodge in the lungs, causing a scar which continues to grow even though there may be no
Rolling stoppages to protest Kennett cuts By Di Quin MELBOURNE — State public sector unions will begin an industrial action campaign throughout Victoria from May 17 in response to the Kennett government's vicious funding cuts,
As Green Left Weekly celebrates its 100th issue, one of Australia's best known and most respected journalists, JOHN PILGER, talks to Frank Noakes, in London, about the media and its changing role. "When I started", John Pilger recalls, "the
Save the rubbish "I don't see the need to tip something out just because it looks as though it's been there for a long time." — New Zealand foreign minister Don McKinnon, supporting continued ties to the British crown. And the winner is
Edge of insanity A festival of seriously psycho late shows Kino, Melbourne till July 11 Previewed by Mario Giorgetti Had a rotten day? Mad as hell in a heatwave? Don't throw a fit. This series, which includes some of the great "crazies"
Groove to a new style Earth and Sun and Moon Midnight Oil Reviewed by Paul Boundy The latest studio release from Australia's most public political band lacks the aggressive punch between the eyes the Oils are well known for. What
Through Aboriginal Eyes By Anne Pattel-Grey Geneva: WCC Publications, 1991. 159 pp. Reviewed by Annolise Truman This book, which details Aboriginal experience, much of it traumatic and death-dealing, not only presents historical and
Free speech campaign widens By Maurice Sibelle BRISBANE — The campaign for free speech in the Queen Street Mall is gaining support against Lord Mayor Jim Soorley's attempt to further restrict the right of peaceful assembly. Support
An invitation Nearly two years ago, on the occasion of Green Left's 20th issue, we commented: "When the idea for this newspaper was first floated more than a year ago, no-one could be sure whether it was a goer or a pipedream. Would it
By Martin O'Byrne MELBOURNE — A legal firm here is planning to take action against the state Ministry of Housing over the death of a public tenant from an asbestos-related disease. Last September 10, Doreen Porter died from mesothelioma
Port Macquarie hospital dispute in court By Anne Casey The Port Macquarie Hospital Action Group was caught off guard on May 6 when bulldozers and other heavy machinery began clearing the site of the controversial new private hospital for