A proposed gold mine at Timbarra plateau has been the subject of controversy for some months. Environmentalists complain that the method of gold extraction involves the use of highly destructive chemicals such as cyanide which, if released into the
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1996 July 27 — Suharto cracks down on a protest at the headquarters of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) after Megawati Sukarnoputri was deposed as PDI leader by the military. Riots break out and the regime blames the People's Democratic
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Resistance's EMMA MURPHY spoke to ALEX TILMAN, a member of the Timorese National Youth Resistance (RNJT) in Melbourne about the struggle for self-determination in East Timor. Question: What is the RNJT? RNJT is a Melbourne-based coalition of East
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The events of the last two weeks have demonstrated the determination of the Indonesian people to achieve "reformasi total" — a total democratisation of Indonesian society. The massive demonstrations, of more than a million people on some days, were
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WOLLONGONG — Over the last month, Resistance has noticed an increase in the number of young people being asked to "move along" in the Crown Street Mall by uniformed and undercover police. Last week, the mall security guard was
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There are gangs operating widely in western Sydney. They carry guns, drive expensive cars, communicate with each other by radio, are recognisable by their distinct clothing and make their presence fully felt on the streets. They
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On November 5, the NSW Board of Studies announced that a new course on the history of East Timor would be offered for future higher school certificate candidates, a recognition of the widespread public support for the Timorese. The
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BRISBANE — Resistance high school members initiated Resistance clubs on two schools, Brisbane State High and Coorparoo State High, on November 5. Called RAGE (Resistance AGitate Educate), the Resistance clubs are the result of
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Why I joined ResistanceUnlike a lot of people who think they can't make a difference, I knew with a little effort I could. Before joining Resistance, I was incredibly lethargic and did nothing. I wouldn't even go to school. My
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NATIONAL — Resistance branches across the country held launches of the new Resistance magazine on the weekend of November 14. Stay tuned for more news next week. SYDNEY — On November 6, the Sydney Resistance branch set an exciting path for
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Over the past four weeks, we have been trying to establish a club at Brighton High in Adelaide. This has been more of a challenge than we had expected. Teachers and staff have been doing their absolute best to close down our
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Anyone who is on unemployment benefits at the moment, and particularly any young person, would know that just to stay on Newstart is fast becoming a full-time job. (Which is just as well, really, because there aren't any others out