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Focus on resisting capital's attacks

By Eva Cheng "Globalisation" of the world capitalist system was the theme of the international report to the DSP conference, delivered by Doug Lorimer. The report argued that there has not been a qualitative change in the internationalisation of

'Special treatment' and deaths in custody

Editorial: 'Special treatment' and deaths in custody Editorial: 'Special treatment' and deaths in custody Already this year at least two more Aborigines have died in custody. A 19 year old died after being chased by NSW police and another died in

Michael Collins: Irish patriot or sell-out?

Michael Collins: Irish patriot or sell-out? By Sean Healy There's no doubt about it — Michael Collins portrays one of the most heroic and tragic periods in the very long, heroic and tragic history of Ireland, and does it very engagingly. The

National service

National service By Toby Hawker "I call for the introduction of national service for a period of 12 months compulsory for males and females upon finishing year 12 or reaching 18 years of age". — Pauline Hanson Whilst it may sound appealing to

Educational disadvantage for blacks confirmed

Educational disadvantage for blacks confirmed By Marina Cameron A study by the University of South Australia released on December 28 found that while the number of Aboriginal students enrolling in Australian universities increased by 48% between

Doctors' campaign continues

Doctors' campaign continues By Kamala Emanuel SYDNEY — Stop-work meetings to consider a motion for an indefinite strike have been called for all hospital doctors (including interns, residents, registrars and career medical officers) across NSW

Rebels sweep through Zaire's east

By Norm Dixon The demoralised armed forces of Zaire's corrupt and brutal dictator Mobutu Sese Seko have been driven from a large area of the country's east by the fighters of the Alliance of Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Congo-Zaire

A Particular Way of Loving

Guiltrip,Written and directed by Gerard StenbridgeOpens nationally from January 30 Reviewed by Anne O'Callaghan Guiltrip is Gerard Stenbridge's debut film. It is a chilling portrayal of the brutal psychological abuse endured by Tina (Jasmine

Video from the Indonesian underground

In December, JILL HICKSON visited Indonesia with a video camera to document the situation there since the government crackdown in July on the People's Democratic Party (PRD). As a guest of the underground, she travelled extensively around the country

Life of Riley: Stop the world and get me a newspaper

Life of Riley: Stop the world and get me a newspaper @column intro = I suffer so much from the heats. It gives me pains to wake each morning and see no cloud larger than a fifty cent piece. We get toasted, roasted, grilled, stewed and carbonated on

Peace, solidarity and sharing

By Mary Heath and Greg Ogle ADELAIDE — Walking against the tide of racism and attacks on Aboriginal people, hundreds of people took to the roads and bush tracks between Adelaide and Goolwa between November 25 and 30. The Long Walk, which began as

Clinton extends Helms-Burton suspension

Clinton extends Helms-Burton suspension On January 3, US President Bill Clinton formally suspended implementation of the controversial Title III of the Cuban Liberty Act of 1996 — better known as "Helms-Burton" — for another six months. Title