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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
Precedent "The Indonesian government used to complain about the Australian media like this. I just never thought I would hear it from an Australian foreign minister." — Indonesian journalist Ratih Hardjono on Alexander Downer's complaint that
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
By Sean Healy SYDNEY — The Fight Racism conference, scheduled for September 27 and 28 and sponsored by the NSW branch of the National Union of Students, is shaping up to be an important forum for discussion and debate on combating racism. The
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.
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
Anti-uranium pilgrimage DARWIN — The Gaia Foundation is protesting against Australian uranium mining and exports with a 55-day bus trip — the Pilgrimage Project — visiting the Ranger and Jabiluka mine sites in the NT, and Maralinga in
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Rally defends native title By Kamala Emanuel NEWCASTLE — Sixty people attended a rally and march here for Aboriginal land rights and democratic rights for migrants and refugees on August 30. Speakers condemned Howard's proposed amendments
Stop the Jabiluka mine! Marina Cameron Aboriginal and environment groups have united to campaign against the planned uranium mine in Kakadu National Park. They argue that the mine is irreconcilable with both the wishes of the
By Adam Hanieh While most international media have focused on the aftermath of the July suicide bombings and the effects on Palestinian/Israeli negotiations, a damning report by the Palestinian Legislative Council has escaped the attention of
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