By Marina Cameron
Since the common youth allowance was announced by the federal government in June, groups campaigning for the rights of students and young unemployed have been scrambling to find out exactly how the proposal will affect young
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Gay and lesbian rights book launched
By Kath Gelber
SYDNEY — Around 40 people attended a launch of the Democratic Socialist Party's new book, Socialism and the Struggle for the Rights of Lesbians and Gay Men, on July 26. The meeting was
Campaign Against Racism debates strategy
By Shane Bentley
SYDNEY — Around 60 people attended the July 29 Campaign against Racism (CAR) organising meeting held at Trades Hall. The main issue discussed was how to respond to any Hanson or
Apology
In the March 12, 1997, Issue No. 266 of Green Left Weekly, an article covering an interview relating to the Hindmarsh Island Bridge affair appeared. In this article, we referred to the bridge construction company. In referring to this
By Norm Dixon
The Melanesian Solidarity members of the PNG parliament, led by Melsol general secretary Peti Lafanama and newly elected Western Highlands regional MP Father Robert Lak, have defended themselves against charges of betrayal for
Editorial: Media racism
Media racism
@box text intro = "Korean gangs blamed for new city crime war" was the banner headline on the Sydney Morning Herald on July 28. What better way to spur newspaper sales on a slow news day than to publish
By Michael Bramwell
PERTH — According to an Equal Opportunity Tribunal (EOT) decision on July 25, the eviction of the Aboriginal Martin family by WA state housing agency "Homeswest" was not a case of racial victimisation. A look at the facts
Join the Frankston protest against One Nation
The Campaign Against Racism has called a protest rally outside the Frankston launch of Pauline Hanson's One Nation party on Wednesday, August 6 at 6.30pm, Mechanics Institute Hall, Nepean Highway
By Ana Kailis
TIJUANA — To cross the border from southern California to the Mexican town of Tijuana is a remarkably simple process. A 30-minute trolley ride from San Diego to the border town barrio of San Ysidro and then a seven-minute walk
The WellDirected by Samantha Lang Stars Pamela Rabe, Miranda Otto, Paul Chubb
Review by Margaret Allan
Announced by the critics as the next big Australian movie, The Well is an intense film whose visual impact and well-crafted imagery
By Paul Glenning
BLACKWATER — Now in the 13th week of their strike, 158 mineworkers at the central Queensland Curragh open cut mine are holding firm in defence of conditions against the giant US company ARCO. If ARCO succeeds in destroying
By Elowyn Paitson
LISMORE — There is now an official Resistance branch here! Members of the Southern Cross University Resistance Club voted unanimously last week to become a fully functioning branch. While the club been active and involved in
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