Anti-militarism forum
By Ryan Scott
MELBOURNE — Pro-democracy activists in Indonesia and Burma confront increasing repression, the people of Bougainville struggle against Australian-trained and -equipped PNG troops, East Timor remains an
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Behind the attacks on Albania's revolution
By Mike Karadjis
For several weeks, the Albanian working people have been in armed rebellion against the corrupt US-backed Sali Berisha, whose free market rampage robbed the bulk of Albanians of
Clinton: more arms to Indonesia
By Jon Lamb
A report recently released in the United States exposes the myth that the Clinton administration has become tougher on the Suharto regime over human rights abuses in Indonesia and East Timor. In
Behind the 'coup syndrome'Behind the 'coup syndrome'
By Reihana Mohideen
The crisis facing the Chan regime in PNG has the capitalist media bewailing the "coup syndrome". The political instability of several Third World regimes,
Walt Disney is marketing two distinct Poohs, according to the Financial Review. The original line-drawn figure, carved on fine china and pricey kids' stationery, is sold in up-market stores; the plump cartoon-like Pooh in a red T-shirt and "goofy"
University of Melbourne to introduce fees
By Alison Dellit
The University of Melbourne Council announced on March 13 that, despite student protest, it would introduce up-front fees for selected courses in 1998. Melbourne is the first
Bomb blasts rock Beijing
The Chinese government has launched another campaign to "fight crime" after the capital was rocked by two bomb blasts in early March. The explosions followed three similar attacks on public buses in Urumqi, the capital
By Norm Dixon
The African National Congress (ANC) government's 1997-98 budget has disappointed its working-class supporters with its emphasis on cutting government spending and its unwillingness to begin the massive redistribution of wealth
Green Left's Easter break
Green Left Weekly will be taking a one-week break over Easter. The next issue will be published on April 9 and will include features on Ireland, red-green politics and the Indonesian election boycott campaign, amongst
By Tully Bates
MELBOURNE — The Victorian public transport system is under attack as never before. The Kennett government's decision to accelerate privatisation will result in increased fares and a reduction in services. As well, any successful
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