By Chris Spindler
May 24 was a day when the country came to the city. High winds picked up some 22 million tonnes of topsoil every six hours from the drought-stricken regions of South Australia and deposited a good portion of it over urban
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ADELAIDE — The Hills Face Network has had a small victory in preventing development in this important area of the Adelaide Hills. The Development Assessment Commission has rejected plans for a $3 million residential subdivision on access and
Frogs at science show
By Benyardo Rodriguez
MELBOURNE — The Great Australian Science Show will be held at the Science Museum at Spotswood between June 3 and 5. Unlike other science shows, it boasts that it provides a forum for "working
A Most Remarkable Planet: Monkeys in the mist —> The story of one group of colobus monkeys set in the mists of Mount Meru, one of Africa's highest volcanoes. ABC, Sunday, June 5, 6.00pm.
True Stories: Normandy: the Great Crusade — On June 6,
Comment by Rachel Evans
and Alex Bainbridge
Voluntary student unionism (VSU) is the most serious issue affecting the student movement since the introduction of up-front fees and HECS. What is at stake is the right of students to form
News briefs
ADELAIDE — Advertiser journalist Mike McEwen was sacked last week for writing articles detailing criticisms of state government economic policy. McEwen had written an article reporting the findings of a group of independent
Pleasure plays World Environment Day
Pleasure for the Sixth Sense is an ever-changing and growing organism. Since its inception two years ago, it has strived to constantly redefine and re-invent it musical identity.
Born from Brisbane's
By Bronwen Beechey
and Dave Holmes
MELBOURNE — Last December, when the Kennett government announced that the 1996 Australian Formula One Grand Prix would be held in inner-suburban Albert Park, the media did their best to provide an
By Kirill Buketov
MOSCOW — "So far this year we've sold some 100 firms through national auctions, and we'll sell 200 enterprises in the coming months", a Russian government privatisation official exulted to journalists at the end of March.
Reinventing the Liberals
The ousting of John Hewson from the Liberal leadership represents more than a shuffling of the pack. Installing the media's "youth ticket" of Alexander Downer and Peter Costello marks a sharp turn to the right of the
"How can we build a sustainable society?" was the title of a panel at the International Â鶹´«Ã½ Conference in April. The panel addressed the questions of how best to work towards achieving a sustainable society, of long-term goals and strategies.
Unionists celebrate defeat of penal powers
By Garry Walters
MELBOURNE — Following the May 26 Victorian Trades Hall meeting, 30 unionists attended a function in the Old Ballroom to mark 25 years since the historic six days of industrial
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