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Getting to the root of the problem

Global Warning - Socialism and the EnvironmentBy Martin Cock and Bill HopwoodLondon: Militant Publications, 1996. £6.95 Review by Shane Bentley A welcome exception to the dearth of environmental analysis from the European left is Global

Richmond protest against One Nation

Richmond protest against One Nation By Natasha Simons RICHMOND — Some 60 people gathered outside the Richmond RSL on July 2 to protest against a meeting of Pauline Hanson supporters looking to set up a branch of One Nation in the

Rally for a woman's right to choose

Rally for a woman's right to choose By Ruth Ratcliffe BRISBANE — A rally here on July 8 protested against the de-funding of Children by Choice, a counselling and referral service, and Queensland health minister Mike Horan's threats to

The next anti-One Nation protest:

The next anti-One Nation protest: GEELONG, Victoria Hanson will be speaking on Friday, July 18, 5pm at South Barwon Civic Centre in Geelong. To book a seat on buses from Melbourne, phone (03) 9329 1277.

Making it on Broadway

Act OneAdapted by Don Mackay from Moss Hart's autobiographyDirected by Chris CanuteUntil August 2Ensemble Theatre, SydneyBookings 9929 0644 Review by Mark Stoyich I've never read the autobiography of Broadway playwright Moss Hart, but

Protest US moves on Palestine

Protest US moves on Palestine By Jennifer Thompson SYDNEY — The Committee for Safeguarding Jerusalem had its first public action here on July 11, with a hundred-strong protest in front of the US consulate. The demonstrators — members of

Figures of fury

Figures of fury The extent of the civil unrest in the Six Counties can be garnered from the following statistics, accumulated over 72 hours from 6pm, July 5 to 6pm, July 8, published in the Irish Times. Attacks on security forces —

Who they are

Australia First Elected ALP MHR for Kalgoorlie in 1980, Graeme Campbell steadily moved to the extreme right. He was an outspoken champion of the mining industry, in 1988 crossing the floor over Labor's gold tax. He loudly opposed the

Whose free speech is under attack?

By Maurice Sibelle and Peter Boyle The militant demonstrations at founding meetings of Pauline Hanson's One Nation party in Dandenong and Canberra have triggered another hysterical campaign in the establishment media against these allegedly

Thousands demonstrate against Hanson in Dandenong

By Susan Price DANDENONG — Some 3000-5000 people rallied outside the Dandenong launch of Pauline Hanson's One Nation party on July 7. The rally was the largest in Victoria since One Nation began establishing branches in the state. Despite

Postgraduates split from student association

Postgraduates split from student association By Alex Bainbridge NEWCASTLE — Newcastle University Council voted on June 27 to allow the formation of a Postgraduate Students Association (NUPSA) separate from the student association, NUSA.

Arts hit again at NTU

Arts hit again at NTU By Bernie Brian DARWIN — The Northern Territory University administration sacked, 11 staff members of the arts faculty on the final day of exams, when very few students were on campus. As a result of the cuts, the