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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
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