MUA victory in Newcastle
By Alison Dellitand Jane Beckmann
After 45 days locked out, maritime workers employed by Patrick Stevedores returned to work on May 23. The workers have been sub-contracted to Newcastle Stevedores. The return to work was
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Rally against One Nation planned
By Graham Mathews
BRISBANE — A rally will be held at Roma Street Forum on June 7 at 11am to call on voters in the May 13 state election to put One Nation last. The rally was called from a meeting on May 29
By Edward Johnstone
BRISBANE — The Democratic Socialists have issued a challenge to the Labor Party and the Coalition to get serious about Pauline Hanson in the Queensland election campaign. "Both ALP leader Peter Beattie and National Party
Frabjous DazeRelishIndependently releasedPhone Ant McKenna on 015 172 276 or e-mail <antm@lrvnet.org.au>. Review by Lynda Hansen
A nine-track debut CD, Frabjous Daze is a collection of songs from Brisbane band Relish. Relish, formed in
By Sue Boland
Despite PM John Howard's promise (obviously not a "core" promise) in 1995 that the Coalition would "never ever" introduce a goods and services tax, the Liberals, big business and economic "commentators" are clamouring for a GST. The
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Speaking tour: Eyewitness report on Indonesia
Following a visit to Indonesia, where he held discussions with activists in the student, worker and democracy movements, Max Lane will be speaking at public meetings in Adelaide (June 11), Sydney (June
International Students Solidarity Network launched
By Arty Titiz
MELBOURNE — The launch of the International Students Solidarity Network took place at Swanbourne University on May 20. Speakers included Vannessa Hearman from Action In Solidarity
SCU students' victory over up-front fee
By Bernie Wunsch
LISMORE — On May 9, Southern Cross University (SCU) Council gave in to student pressure and dropped the newly introduced $18 up-front fee. The Education Action Group (EAG) had organised a
Writing from the Greater Jakarta Police Station, ANDI ARIEF, a member of the People's Democratic Party (PRD) and chairperson of Indonesian Students Solidarity for Democracy (SMID), describes his abduction and interrogation by Indonesian security
By Dave Riley
On May 22, the Belfast agreement, which sets up a new power-sharing assembly in the Six Counties, won overwhelming endorsement from the people of Ireland. In the north, 71.1% backed the agreement, while in the south, constitutional
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Congratulations to Dave Riley and Chris Slee for being brave enough to have a go at interpreting the Northern Ireland peace deal. It has given me the courage to also have a go.
I am sympathetic to the agreement. If I was in Ireland I
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