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Letter from the US: US military drive against growing insurgency in Colombia

US military drive against growing insurgency in Colombia By Barry Sheppard The Pentagon, worried about recent left-wing guerilla victories, is stepping up the flow of arms and training to Colombia's military, under cover of the "war on

Baffled by the shift

Baffled by the shift Blinded by the SunBy Stephen PoliakoffDirected by Sandra BatesWith Peter Kowitz, Lorraine Bayly, Andrew McFarlane, Tammy MacIntosh, Norman Kaye, Tina Bursill, Kate Fischer, Ron GrahamEnsemble TheatreThe Playhouse, Sydney Opera

NSW public servants launch industrial campaign

NSW public servants launch industrial campaign By Jenny Long SYDNEY — NSW public servants gathered in 108 clubs around the state on June 12 for stop-work meetings linked by Sky Channel to vote on recommendations for an industrial campaign for a

French workers could be World Cup winners

French workers could be World Cup winners By James Vassilopoulos A range of French workers, from pilots to train workers, have made use of the world's main soccer tournament, being held in France this month, to press for a "World Cup bonus" and

Radicalisation in Indonesia: an eyewitness report

Last week, the national coordinator of Action in Solidarity with Indonesia and East Timor (ASIET) and Asia Pacific Institute member, MAX LANE, returned from a week-long visit to Indonesia. Green Left Weekly's JILL HICKSON spoke to him about his

Loose cannons

All their own work "One Nation is a creation of the Liberal government." — Former Liberal leader John Hewson. Negative signals "... many of the family and crony businesses have links with large foreign companies. The seizure of assets might

ALP, Coalition oppose self-determination for East Timor

On May 26, Australian Greens Senator Bob Brown put a motion to the senate that the senate call on Indonesian President Habibie to: a) release Xanana Gusmao immediately and ensure his unhindered freedom as an advocate for East Timor; and b) allow

Looking out: Worse than death row

Worse than death row By Brandon Astor Jones “This is what counts — not this other kind of stuff about Linda Tripp, [Monica Lewinsky and Paula Jones ]. Who cares?” — Ann Landers I have been asked by my editor to, on

The battle for the health vote

The battle for the health vote By James Vassilopoulos As the next federal election looms, a Taverner poll published by the Sydney Sun-Herald on May 17 found that 70% said that health would be an important federal election issue for

Forest protest at ALP conference

Forest protest at ALP conference BURNIE — The Wilderness Society protested outside the ALP's state conference here on June 6 stating the party "has failed all Tasmanians in terms of protecting forests". Spokesperson Amanda Sully said, "The ALP is

Strong support for WA nurses' strike

Strong support for WA nurses' strike By Sarah Stephen PERTH — On June 9, 1500 nurses voted unanimously to begin an indefinite strike until their 13% pay claim is granted. Nurses marched to a rally in Forrest Place following the

Action updates

World Environment Day ROCKHAMPTON — The Central Queensland University's Environment Society organised a full day of events to mark World Environment Day on June 5. The day attracted more than 300 participants and featured speakers from various