Fire in the sky
By Stephen Luntz
On the morning of November 18, the Earth will pass through the debris left over from the comet Tempel-Tuttle. At first this may seem of no political interest, but that is not entirely correct. The event occurs in
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Cuba updates
Trade fair opened
Cuban President Fidel Castro inaugurated Havana's 16th International Trade Fair on November 1, calling on the International Monetary Fund to adjust its economic policies toward the Third World. The Cuban leader said
Great Barrier Reef threatened by giant oil project
Great Barrier Reef threatened by giant oil project
By Francesca Davis
On October 29, Greenpeace activists entered the Stuart shale oil production plant in Queensland, immobilised key areas of
Very clear
"What I am announcing this morning is a very, very clear message to the people of Australia: that until this matter [criminal charges over alleged misuse of parliamentary perks] is cleared up, we are not going to accept Senator Colston's
Can Australian nationalism be progressive?
By Sue Boland
Patrick Stevedores was described by many trade unionists as "un-Australian" for using security guards and dogs to drive waterside workers from their jobs earlier this year. "Un-Australian"
Out of sight, out of mind
I have deep and abiding convictions concerning social action. Indeed, I am certain that I can perhaps do something to alleviate the world's misery. I cannot abide those who would act cowardly in the face of social
The male psyche, warts and all
The Odd CoupleWritten by Neil SimonWith Ted Chicoteau and Peter CranitchNew Farm Nash Theatre, Brisbane Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 8pmUntil November 28 Review by Lynda Hansen
The Odd Couple explores the
The Brandon Teena StoryDirected by Susan Muska and Greta OlafsdotterPride DivideDirected by Paris PoirierDistributed by Queer Screen, phone (02) 9332 4938 Review by Bronwen Beechey
These recently made documentaries from the US, screened at the
No more an object
Women of SubstanceBy Sue Jackson and Gael WallacePhotographs by Ponch HawkesAllen & Unwin, 1998. 232 pp., $24.95 Review by Mary Merkenich
This is a delightful book — informative, inspiring and entertaining. Sue Jackson and
Departing One Nation MP praises Labor's native title bill
Departing One Nation MP praises Labor's native title bill
By Graham Matthews
BRISBANE — One Nation state MP Charles Rappolt resigned from parliament and One Nation on November 4.