Peace in the air, but not on the ground
The visit to Bougainville by an Australian parliamentary delegation, although allowed to see only what the Papua New Guinea authorities chose to show it, was an important step forward on the road to peace
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Ever wondered what it takes to put out a paper like Â鶹´«Ã½ Weekly every week? First and foremost it takes people who are prepared to distribute it. Without the regular sellers from the Democratic Socialist Party and Resistance, the paper wouldn't
By Max Lane
On April 3 Leopoldo "Comrade Hector" Mabalingan, a former commander of the Benahaw New People's Army (NPA) command, was shot dead by NPA units under the command of Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) leader Gregorio Rosal.
Controversial film to be screened
SYDNEY — Resistance, a $6 million Australian epic film production, will screen at the AFI Cinema, Paddington Town Hall, on April 30.
This technically superb, wide-screen action thriller tells the story of
ADELAIDE — The Anti-Racist Alliance, a broad organisation of community, progressive, peace and union groups and individuals, scored a small victory over racism when the fascist National Action group cancelled a rally it had scheduled for April 30.
By Dave Riley
There are many human conditions that are clearly pathological which seem to have a genetic cause. Disorders such as Huntington's chorea and cystic fibrosis occur in people who carry the relevant mutant gene regardless of diet,
Perth action against federal budget
By Sean Healy
PERTH — A public rally and demonstration have been planned for May 5, one day after the launch of the federal government's white paper on employment and five days before the budget.
Blue Murder
By Beatrix Christian
Starring Lucy Bell and Jacek Koman
Belvoir St Theatre until May 1
Reviewed by Mina O'Shea
Billed as "a contemporary Gothic peepshow", Blue Murder is a play haunted by women dripping with blood and a
Encounter — South Africans in Australia — Alan Austin investigates the nature and purpose of a range of South Africans living in Australia. Why did they come, how many of them are of the political right, and how do they feel about the elections
By Kath Gelber
On 18 April Justice Newman of the NSW Supreme Court handed down a judgment which has ramifications Australia-wide. In it, he confirmed that abortion remains illegal in NSW.
Abortion is, in fact, illegal in every state except
Plant ownership laws under review
The Plant Breeders Rights (PBR) Bill 1994, which is to replace the Plant Variety Rights (PVR) Act 1987, is now open for public review.
The name change signals a general shift in focus and intent, according
No conscience vote
The ALP, the Liberal Party, the Australian Democrats and the Australian Greens all allow their members a conscience vote on abortion, regardless of the policy of the party.
The Democratic Socialist Party has a clear
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