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ACT PSU members rebuff national intervention

By Alison Dellit CANBERRA — The creation of a separate ACT public service is looking even more doubtful after a mass meeting on May 25 decided to carry out an industrial campaign if outstanding demands are not met. The meeting followed an

British Aerospace attacked over jet sales to Indonesia

By Paul Walker LONDON — Outside there were 150 protesters shouting, "Suharto, Major, CIA — how many kids have you killed today!" Inside there were 20 token shareholders making life hell for the British Aerospace board. Shareholders at

Are the Democrats changing?

By Pip Hunter Cheryl Kernot recently celebrated her first year as leader of the Democrats. Under Kernot's leadership the Democrats have managed something of a media comeback, although this doesn't seem to translate into votes. In the recent

Peacekeeping force for Bougainville

Peacekeeping force for Bougainville By Frank Enright Mike Forster, the Bougainville Interim Government's United Nations representative, speaking in Sydney on May 27, welcomed the announcement of a South Pacific peacekeeping force for the

Grand Prix opposition digs in

By Bronwen Beechey and Dave Holmes MELBOURNE — Last December, when the Kennett government announced that the 1996 Australian Formula One Grand Prix would be held in inner-suburban Albert Park, the media did their best to provide an

Environmental crisis on the farm

By Chris Spindler May 24 was a day when the country came to the city. High winds picked up some 22 million tonnes of topsoil every six hours from the drought-stricken regions of South Australia and deposited a good portion of it over urban

Frogs at science show

Frogs at science show By Benyardo Rodriguez MELBOURNE — The Great Australian Science Show will be held at the Science Museum at Spotswood between June 3 and 5. Unlike other science shows, it boasts that it provides a forum for "working

Accord prolongs high unemployment

By Frank Enright When the Labor Party won federal government in 1983, unemployment was on the doorstep of 10%. With the active participation of the ACTU, the Hawke government embarked upon a Robin Hood-in-reverse scheme to transfer a greater

How to win the campaign against VSU

Comment by Rachel Evans and Alex Bainbridge Voluntary student unionism (VSU) is the most serious issue affecting the student movement since the introduction of up-front fees and HECS. What is at stake is the right of students to form

Blues on the road

Blues on the road In My Time Charlie Musselwhite Alligator Reviewed by Jill Hickson Here is an album of acoustic blues, '50s swing-style blues and contemporary blues played with remarkable clarity and rhythm. In this

Pleasure plays World Environment Day

Pleasure plays World Environment Day Pleasure for the Sixth Sense is an ever-changing and growing organism. Since its inception two years ago, it has strived to constantly redefine and re-invent it musical identity. Born from Brisbane's

Privatisation in Russia: behind the hype

By Kirill Buketov MOSCOW — "So far this year we've sold some 100 firms through national auctions, and we'll sell 200 enterprises in the coming months", a Russian government privatisation official exulted to journalists at the end of March.