Red Ted and the Great Depression — "Red Ted" Theodore was the union organiser who rose to become federal treasurer just in time to face the gravest economic crisis in Australian history. ABC, 8.30pm, Wednesday, August 31.
As it Happened: the
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The Media Report — With Andrew Dodd. Covering media, communication and communications technology. ABC Radio National, Thursday, September 1, 8.30am.
International Playhouse — Lost Souls — By Mammy Draycott-Lai. Patrick is a bitter man who
By Norm Dixon
JOHANNESBURG — There is a none-too-subtle campaign under way here to convince black workers that they are overpaid, unproductive and too ready to take industrial action. These factors make South Africa "uncompetitive" say a
By Norm Dixon
JOHANNESBURG, August 20 — The national strike by car assembly workers entered its third week with no end in sight. The struggle has become a test of strength as the employers steadfastly refuse to offer more than a 10% increase
By Frances Kelly
SYDNEY — A Water Board proposal to raise Warragamba Dam in the Southern Blue Mountains could destroy vast tracts of pristine wilderness and encourage urban sprawl downstream.
The dam, which stands 100 metres high and
Liquidating public property
After a valuation of Australian National Lines found that the government-owned company could not be privatised, minister for transport Laurie Brereton is looking at ANL's liquidation.
The study by merchant bank
A well-rounded exhibition
What does two fish bowls and a lost soul
Carclew Youth Arts Centre, North Adelaide
Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 10-4 till September 16
Reviewed by Fergus Mills
This exhibition by local artists Penny Farrow, wood duck and
ADELAIDE — Homophobia is alive and well within the South Australian Police Department, according to a special survey compiled by Lesbian and Gay Community Action.
Speaking on August 25 at the launch of the report, Professor Wilson, a widely
Achilles in Vietnam: Combat Trauma and the Undoing of Character
By Jonathan Shay
New York: Atheneum. 1994. 236 pp.
Reviewed by Allen Myers
The title of this fascinating study is not merely a literary allusion. Dr Jonathan Shay, a
Genes and profits: a deadly mix
By Bob Phelps
Genetic engineering is an experimental technology with no extensive history of safe use outside contained environments in laboratories and some factories. Despite its usefulness as a research
Rainforest protest occupies ship
By Bill Mason
BRISBANE — More than 40 members of the Brisbane Rainforest Action Group occupied a Philippines cargo ship here on August 23 in protest at the import of rainforest timber from Indonesia.
Pleasant listening music
Black Wings on the Sun
By Isabella A Cappella
Larrikin Records
Wetlands Acoustic
By Sirocco
EMI
Reviewed by Carla Gorton
Black Wings on the Sun is the first release from Lismore's Southern Cross
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