Bill threatens 1967 referendum win
By Jennifer Thompson
A bill currently before federal parliament, coming on top of the Coalition's Wik bill, threatens to further remove indigenous people's rights to protect their heritage, according to the
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International briefs
Soyinka calls for 'complete embargo' against Nigeria
Nigerian writer and Nobel prize winner Wole Soyinka has called on governments and peoples of the world to impose a "complete embargo" against General Sani Abacha's military
Savage/Love
Directed by Deborah Johnston
When the World Was Green (A Chef's Fable)
Directed by Diana Denley
Belvoir Street Theatre, Sydney
Until June 7
Review by Sue Boland
Two plays by Sam Shephard and Joseph Chaikin
By Max Lane
Over the last two weeks, the Indonesian New Order regime has been forced into emergency measures to try to stop the momentum of the massive street demonstrations initiated by the student movement. First came the panic statement by a
Northern Ireland
Dave Riley's article "Sinn Fein Says Yes" (GLW #318) misses the point.
According to Dave, the problem with the peace deal is that it accepts partition. He cites as evidence the changes to the Irish constitution. However,
Angry ANU students storm dean's office
By Will Williams
CANBERRA — After a successful strike and rally on May 20, 250 Australian National University students occupied the dean of arts' office. Students questioned the dean about the absurdity
Growing democracy movement in Thailand
Workers and the poor in Thailand took to the streets last year to reject the brutal attacks on their jobs and living standards brought about by the austerity imposed by the International Monetary Fund
On May 7, Australian solidarity activist AKIKO TSURU visited DITA SARI in Tangerang Women's Prison, one hour's drive from Jakarta. Dita, who is president of the Indonesian Centre of Labour Struggle and a leader of the banned People's Democratic