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Rally rejects loitering laws

By Nick Southall and Justin Randell WOLLONGONG — More than 100 people gathered on May 29 at Allen Street Park for the Port Kembla Loitering Festival. The festival was organised by Illawarra Community Action for Public Space (ICAPS) to protest

Antarctic meltdown: can we stop it in time?

Antarctic meltdown: can we stop it in time? By Norm Dixon You stumble out of bed in bare feet to make that pot of coffee to start the heart, you approach the fridge and — step in a huge puddle of chilly water. Somebody didn't shut the fridge

More taxes, more cuts in SA

More taxes, more cuts in SA By Melanie Sjoberg ADELAIDE — The state Liberal government crowed on May 27 about delivering a "balanced budget" for the next financial year. Treasurer Rob Lucas laid the blame for tax hikes on those who opposed the

Resistance briefs

Perth film showing By Claudia Fuentes Beltran PERTH — More than 25 people attended a showing of Indonesia in Revolt: democracy or death at Murdoch University on May 18. Students were stunned by the power of the film and wanted to know how they

Turkey prepares show trial for Ocalan

Turkey prepares show trial for Ocalan By Norm Dixon Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Ocalan has already been judged and sentenced to death by the Turkish regime — all that remains is the formality of the stage-managed "trial" that

Union protesters target Woolworths

Union protesters target Woolworths SYDNEY — The Woolworths Metro store in George Street was picketed by around 100 people on May 27 in response to the sacking of 30 workers by Metro Shopfitting, a company engaged by Woolworths to do its

Dita Sari: fighter for workers' rights

By Sarah Cunningham Ask most teenage women in Australia who they consider their idol and they would probably reply Kate Moss, Gwyneth Paltrow or even Sabrina, the teenage witch. My choice would be Dita Sari. Dita Indah Sari, aged 26, has been a

On the campaign trail with the PRD

On the campaign trail with the PRD By Karen Fredericks and Edward Johnstone JAKARTA — "First it waged its battle in the streets. Then it went underground. Now it is contesting the general election in the open in order to promote its own brand

This machine fights for forests

This machine fights for forests Lock On — Songs to save Australia's forestsVarious artistsCompiled by Andy ParkesRaw Power Productions through Niche RecordsOrder by phone on 1300 655 966 or visit <http://www.byron-bay.com/rawpower>

New union policy on sexual harassment

By Melanie Sjoberg ADELAIDE — "Sexual harassment is against the law", ACTU president Jennie George reminded more than 60 participants at the launch of a new publication of the SA United Trades and Labour Council, Uniting to Eliminate Sexual

Stop the US/NATO war on Serbia!

Self-determination for Kosova! The following international statement has been initiated by Green Left Weekly. If you agree, please return your endorsement (include your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address and your organisation or

Solidarity with Indonesia goes international

Solidarity with Indonesia goes international By Chris Latham Between May 21 and 23, protests actions were held in a number of countries in support of the struggle for democracy in Indonesia and independence for East Timor. On May 21, supporters