By Lynette Dumble
KUALA LUMPUR — On the eve of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum here, two courageous women, feminist activist Irene Fernandez and eye surgeon Wan Azizah Ismail, occupied centre stage at the Asia Pacific People's
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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
Aboriginal programming at radio 3CR
There has been over a decade of Koori programming at Melbourne's community radio 3CR, with Not Another Koori Show (Mondays, 2-4pm) and the Koori Survival Show (Tuesdays, 9-11am). Lisa Bellear, Destiny Deacon,
By Wendy Robertson
In recent months, Resistance's national resources have been stretched to the limit as we have organised one of the largest campaigns in our history, the high school anti-racism walkouts. Obviously, we don't have wealthy backers.
By Adam Baker
The final edition of Gravity, the magazine put out by the Griffith University Student Representative Council, has outraged many students by including a lift-out centerfold featuring a naked woman with the words "Gravity Reveals All".
By Francesca Davis
1998 was a record year for hurricanes, droughts, floods and other "natural" disasters. Fifty-six countries were hit by severe flooding, and at least 45 were stricken by drought. The events displaced millions and killed thousands.
One consequence of increasing hot air, which rarely rates a mention amongst the reports on droughts and tempests, is the unseasonably early arrival of hordes of roly-poly men in red and white suits at shopping centres all across the globe. Attracted
Liberal amendments revive anti-abortion bill
Liberal amendments revive anti-abortion bill
By Amanda Lawrence
CANBERRA — Just as the campaign to defeat ACT independent MLA Paul Osborne's anti-abortion bill looked to be gaining ground, proposed
Indonesia: 'The radicalisation will spread'
Following the mass protests in Jakarta November 10-14, Green Left Weekly's MAX LANE spoke to MA'RUF, a leader of the People's Democratic Party (PRD) who has been monitoring developments. Question: What
Good fun and home truths
Only Heaven KnowsBy Alex HardingDirected by Peter NettellNew Theatre, NewtownFriday-Sunday until December 19Bookings 9873-3575 Review by Helen Jarvis
Sydney forms the setting and the subject of this musical play. Not just
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