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Melbourne's Fringe Festival

By Bronwen Beechey On August 28, Melbourne's oldest arts festival will leap into its second decade, with organisers predicting a bigger and more diverse festival than ever. The Melbourne Fringe Festival has become a showcase for alternative

Tories target single parents

Tories target single parents By Julia Perkins LONDON — With the British economy failing to show any consistent signs of recovery, the quest for scapegoats continues: the accusing finger of blame having stabbed at immigrants, the

Fake clemency for Gusmao condemned

Fake clemency for Gusmao condemned By Max Lane SYDNEY — Spokespersons for the East Timorese liberation movement in Sydney attending the August 14-15 People to People Conference condemned the fake clemency given to resistance leader

Hunger strike for Cuba

By Sean Malloy Fourteen members of a caravan carrying humanitarian aid for Cuba are close to a month of hunger striking which began after their little yellow school bus was detained on the Texas-Mexico border by US authorities in late July.

Strike wave sweeps Russia

By Renfrey Clarke MOSCOW — Since the end of July, the Russian government has been challenged by the largest wave of strikes since the coal industry struggles of 19891991. Even more impressive than the size of the actions has been the range

The Mabo Song

The Mabo Song A dialogue between a Political Leader and a Captain of Industry By Dermot Dorgan Mr Tim: "Oh Mr Hugh, oh Mr Hugh, o really mean to you? d one day? ds away? dole queue, Mr Hugh?" Mr Hugh: "Oh Mr Tim, oh Mr Tim,

Latin American left unites around support for Cuba

By Stephen Marks HAVANA — The Latin American left is presented with historic opportunities which could dramatically change the face of the continent in the next 18 months. According to Brazilian Workers Party leader Luiz Inácio

Mabo: A Symbol of Sharing

Mabo: A Symbol of Sharing Mabo: A Symbol of Sharing By Sean Flood Published by Fink Consultancy, 13/169 Liverpool St Sydney 2000 31pp $15 Reviewed by Barry Healy Sean Flood, the New South Wales public defender, has self-published

Getting the message out

Getting the message out There are a range of ways to network to other progressive organisations and people with Green Left Weekly. Obviously you can write copy on a political happening, place an entry in "Meetings, Parties, Anything..." or