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The monster mutant band from Tokyo

By Norm Dixon and Sean Malloy Humorous and fun are the two key words that describe the Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra. Their performance at the Basement in Sydney was a sight to behold. Imagine nine people with salmon pink suits, of classic

From politics to music, or vice versa

From politics to music, or vice versa By Karen Fredericks Luke Shaw, engineering student, Young National and "Friend of Sir Joh" is in for a rough time this week, when his activities as foreman of "Joh's Jury" are depicted on the ABC.

Cuba's revolution in transportation

By Margot Pepper Imagine what would happen if an industrialised country with over 10 million inhabitants were to have its petroleum reduced by 40% and consequently had to cut the bus fleet in its capital in half, cut petroleum used for

Socialist campaign launched in Adelaide

Socialist campaign launched in Adelaide By Liam Mitchell ADELAIDE — The Democratic Socialist election campaign for the South Australian seats of Adelaide and Hindmarsh was launched with a "Meet the Candidates" public meeting on

Second protest in Brisbane Mall

By Maurice Sibelle BRISBANE — Hundreds of people gathered in the Queen Street Mall on February 12 to protest against the Brisbane City Council ban on political activity there. This was the second Friday evening action against the council's

Radio highlights

WOMAD live! — If you weren't able to scrape up the cash to travel to Adelaide for the World of Music Arts and Dance — WOMAD — Festival, at least you can listen in live on your wireless. WOMAD brings together artists from all over the world,

Why boys are boys

Why boys are boys Boys Will Be Boys By Myriam Miedzian London: Virago, 1992 Reviewed by Chris Slee Most acts of violence are carried out by men. For example, 89% of violent crime in the United States is committed by males. Is this

Brisbane candidates in policy debate

Brisbane candidates in policy debate By Maurice Sibelle BRISBANE — Candidates for the seat of Brisbane from the Democratic Socialists, ALP, Liberals, Greens and Democrats debated policy in a meeting held by the Herston/Kelvin Grove

Joh trial TV show whips up a storm

Joh trial TV show whips up a storm By Bill Mason BRISBANE — Even before it has been screened, the "docu-drama" Joh's Jury has created a storm of controversy, with some legal circles claiming the program (showing on February 16 on ABC

Shetland anger turns on officials

Shetland anger turns on officials By Catherine Brown Anger on Shetland over the use of dispersants on the Braer oil spill last month has deepened after the government's admission that some of the chemicals used failed the Agriculture

Victory for Tongan democracy movement

Victory for Tongan democracy movement The Tongan pro-democracy movement has won a sweeping victory in elections for the nine seats reserved for commoners in a parliament dominated by the country's hereditary nobles. Under the present

Bob Brown stands in Denison

Bob Brown stands in Denison By Dave Wright HOBART — Dr Bob Brown has announced his resignation from state parliament in order to contest the federal lower house seat of Denison for the Greens. Brown's February 11 press conference