Borbidge seeks deal with Hanson
By Bill Mason
BRISBANE — The National-Liberal Coalition is desperately seeking to cling to power in Queensland, despite almost universal condemnation from every direction. Even the head of the Queensland
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By Norm Dixon
Oil workers' union leaders Milton Dabibi and Frank Kokori were among nine prominent political prisoners ordered released by the new Nigerian military strongman, General Abdulsalam Abubakar, on June 16. Others to be released include
Protest against Burnie mill closure
ROSEBERY — On the morning of June 15, around 1000 people gathered in Civic Square to protest against the proposed closure of the Burnie pulp mill, which will mean up to 280 job losses. The march, led by four
In the coming federal elections, the Democratic Socialists will be fielding candidates in all major cities. Â鶹´«Ã½ Weekly spoke to Peter Boyle, the Democratic Socialists' national election campaign director, about the vote for Pauline Hanson's
ASIET forum
CANBERRA — On June 17, 50 people attended a forum organised by Action in Solidarity with Indonesia and East Timor at the Australian National University. ASIET national secretary Max Lane, recently returned from Indonesia, spoke on the
By Allen Myers
How much did you contribute, as pure gift, to business last year? The exact answer depends on where you live, but wherever you live, it was a substantial amount. You don't remember a business person, dressed in rags, knocking on your
Anti-Jabiluka mine activists take action
The campaign to stop Energy Resources of Australia's construction of another uranium mine at Jabiluka is gathering momentum around the country. In Brisbane, reports Sam Wainwright, 100 people gathered
Vigils against N-weapons
CANBERRA — The embassies and high commissions of the eight countries that have tested nuclear weapons or are known to possess them have been targeted by vigils here. The vigils are organised by a coalition of local peace
Double DisillusionWritten and performed by Rod QuantockMelbourne Trades Hall — Wednesday to Saturday, 8pm, until at least July 11 Review by Bronwen Beechey
Recently, comedian Rod Quantock was interviewed for the Australian newspaper. At the end
Fight to save Mullumbimby hospital
By Kathy O'Driscoll
MULLUMBIMBY — More than 1000 people attended a public meeting and rally against the closure of the Mullumbimby and District Hospital here on June 18. The meeting was organised by the
NSW public servants win pay deal
By Jenny Long
On June 17, the Public Service Association executive lifted the bans imposed by statewide stop-works the Friday before, after the government offered to negotiate on a promised 4% pay rise. Two days
Our mutual friend
Pray cast your eye across the street. Our mutual friend with the cap. Going down to lay a little something on the TAB unless I'm very much mistaken. I have often seen you chatting with him. And I'll bet you a dollar he talks
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