This issue will be the last 鶹ý Weekly produced in 1993. The first issue in 1994 will be dated January 19.
Issue 126 marks the successful publication of 鶹ý Weekly for three years. And without doubt, the third year has been the most successful yet.
During 1993, 鶹ý expanded its coverage of issues and politics to a regular 32 pages. 鶹ý delivered independent coverage of events in Europe and Russia, with the aid of our international correspondents.
Over 1993, more copies of the paper were distributed than ever before. Sales of the paper on the streets were higher, and the number of subscribers steadily increased. A range of new contributors joined the many regular contributors, adding to the breadth and coverage of the paper in every way.
Throughout 1993, 鶹ý Weekly took up the debates and raised the issues that the mass media feared to touch. From alternative candidates in the March federal election, to Yeltsin's September coup against democracy in Russia, 鶹ý consistently gave you the other side of the story.
None of what 鶹ý has achieved over its three years has come easily. At every step, the success of the paper has relied squarely on the active support of you — our readers.
The strong and consistent support for the project by you and others like you has helped 鶹ý Weekly grow into the vital activist resource that it is today.
At the time of writing, the 鶹ý 1993 $100,000 fund appeal is only a little over $2000 from success. With just a few more events on the 鶹ý calendar for the year, ultimate success will depend on how well these go.
A range of end of year functions are being held to celebrate the end of 鶹ý's successful third year. Just check "Meetings ... Parties ... Anything" for details in your city.
In 1994 鶹ý Weekly will continue to grow and reach out. We intend to have a correspondent in South Africa to cover the first democratic elections there. In addition we intend to increase our coverage of the Australian political situation and keep you well informed.
We're three years strong and here to stay. 鶹ý Weekly — it's your paper.