Opposition to public housing changes
By Bridget Riggs
MELBOURNE — Several hundred people took to the streets on September 5 to voice their opposition to the state government's current public housing "reform" package. The rally at the Town
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By Renfrey Clarke
MOSCOW — Anti-nuclear campaigners may be on the road to victory in a battle to prevent the completion of the Rostov Nuclear Power Plant, under construction in southern Russia. Local authorities in six administrative districts
Congratulations
As an opponent of fascism and racism for over 56 years, I would like to express my appreciation for the important role that your paper has played in the current campaign against the racist politics of the One Nation party.
In the spotlight
By Dave Holmes
It is a now a commonplace that the untimely death of Princess Diana has put the spotlight on the media. But the issues raised go far deeper than questions of media intrusion into the private lives of
Environment before profits
"Australia has the opportunity to lead the world as a clean and green nation, an objective which is not only environmentally responsible but will produce major economic benefits and job opportunities for the
Hostage of FortuneDirected by Meg Kanowski and Katrina DeveryMetro Theatre, Brisbane September 10-20, Wednesday to Saturday 8pmBookings 3221 1527 By Lynda Hansen
Director Katrina Devery studied theatre at University of Southern Queensland and
Left on-line
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Protest against One Nation in Robertson
By Simon Frew
ROBERTSON — At the second One Nation meeting in the NSW southern highlands, protesters outnumbered supporters by about four to one. Despite the violence by Hanson supporters at a
Gay groups protest in Ecuador
On August 27, a coalition of gay groups and human rights organisations held the first public demonstration for gay rights in Quito, Ecuador. The two-hour protest was organised by gay associations to promote a
By Jen Crothers
SYDNEY — Independent parliamentarian Clover Moore has announced that she intends to introduce a private member's bill for a Significant Personal Relationships Act. There has been debate over this move, with the Gay and Lesbian
Rage Against Racism
By Kathy Newnam
BRISBANE — A Rage Against Racism was held at the University of Queensland on September 4. The event was organised by the RAGE ticket in the student union election. The money raised will go to
Despite the stymieing of Kerry Packer's most recent bid to extend his grip on the Australian media, media ownership in this country is one of the most concentrated in the world. The vast majority of television and radio stations, and print media, are
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