Students and the budget
By Rebecca Meckelberg
While tertiary students knew that the 1993 federal budget would offer few gifts, many have been shocked that a Labor government could introduce measures that mean the end of any notion of free
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Pacific peepshow
Pacifica: Tales from the South Seas13-part series commencing Thursday, September 2, 7.30p.m. (7.00p.m. Adelaide)
SBS Television
Reviewed by Ignatius Kim
From musicals (South Pacific, Blue Hawaii) to TV shows
With unemployment at its highest levels in Australia since the 1930s the question of jobs creation is naturally high on the current political agenda. But one solution has been studiously ignored — a shorter working week, without loss of pay.
By Bronwen Beechey
On August 28, Melbourne's oldest arts festival will leap into its second decade, with organisers predicting a bigger and more diverse festival than ever. The Melbourne Fringe Festival has become a showcase for alternative
Tories target single parents
By Julia Perkins
LONDON — With the British economy failing to show any consistent signs of recovery, the quest for scapegoats continues: the accusing finger of blame having stabbed at immigrants, the
Fake clemency for Gusmao condemned
By Max Lane
SYDNEY — Spokespersons for the East Timorese liberation movement in Sydney attending the August 14-15 People to People Conference condemned the fake clemency given to resistance leader
By Sean Malloy
Fourteen members of a caravan carrying humanitarian aid for Cuba are close to a month of hunger striking which began after their little yellow school bus was detained on the Texas-Mexico border by US authorities in late July.
By Renfrey Clarke
MOSCOW — Since the end of July, the Russian government has been challenged by the largest wave of strikes since the coal industry struggles of 19891991. Even more impressive than the size of the actions has been the range
The Mabo Song
A dialogue between a Political Leader and a Captain of Industry
By Dermot Dorgan
Mr Tim: "Oh Mr Hugh, oh Mr Hugh,
o really mean to you?
d one day?
ds away?
dole queue, Mr Hugh?"
Mr Hugh: "Oh Mr Tim, oh Mr Tim,
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