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ALP moves to oust SPSF left leadershipMELBOURNE — Nominations for the State Public Services Federation elections closed on April 26. The elections are being contested by four organised tickets, three of which have

Leaders "I think in the longer term if there is a clear view that the people of Australia want change, and that change is sensible and there is overwhelming community support for it, I'm sure all political parties in the end will recognise that

Kennett cuts emergency servicesMELBOURNE — In the latest round of cuts to community services the Kennett government has targeted the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Country Fire Authority and the ambulance service.

Victorian law on indefinite imprisonmentMELBOURNE — Harsh new sentencing legislation was passed by Victoria's parliament on April 29, a week after its introduction by state attorney general Jan Wade. The law provides for

Australia accused on whaling Since last year, Australia has been quietly supporting policies that would allow the resumption of commercial whaling, according to Sue Arnold of Australians for Animals. According to the group, the Australian

APPM threatens Tarkine, jobsHOBART — APPM on April 23 announced plans to build a $30 million hardwood woodchip mill at Hampshire, on Tasmania's north-west coast. The location would place the mill close to a

A story of land Exile and the Kingdom A documentary by Frank Rijavec and Noelene Harrison Narrated by Roger Solomon (Yirra-Bindiri) Reviewed by Anthony Benbow "For years the white media's been coming to Roebourne, for years it's

The camera as accomplice Man Bites Dog Directed by Remy Belvaux Written by Remy Belvaux, Andre Bonzel, Benoit Poelvoorde and Vincent Tavier Starring Benoit Poelvoorde Now showing at the Mandolin Cinema, Sydney Reviewed by Gabrielle

WOLLONGONG — It seems inner city tenants will not be the only thing facing relocation if Sydney gets the Olympics in the year 2000. The Defence Department is still keen to relocate the Newington armaments depot from Sydney

Another mine to close?WOLLONGONG — Coal mining company Denehurst, owner of one of the oldest pits in NSW, has given a new meaning to the phrase "enterprise bargain". It has told 250 employees at the Metropolitan

MELBOURNE — The Kennett government will soon present legislation to parliament to give police greater powers. Police will be able to take fingerprints regardless of whether the person objects. Under current law, police

Speaking their language The Predator Ice Cube Priority records through MDS Available on cassette and CD Reviewed by John-Paul Nassif Ice Cube, Amerikkka's most wanted, the nigger you love to hate, is now the Predator. The