BY LESLIE RICHMOND
ADELAIDE On October 5, some 3000 people joined a protest rally and march organised by the Network Opposing War and Racism (NOWAR) against the US-led war drive against Iraq.
Anglican archbishop Ian George, Uniting Church
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BY NORM DIXON
On October 8, US Secretary of State Colin Powell hinted that a "compromise" within the UN Security Council on a resolution for "tough" new weapons inspection guidelines in Iraq was close to being struck. Such a resolution would
BY DICK NICHOLS
[This is an abridged version of a talk presented to a panel discussion on the Socialist Alliance at the 31st Resistance national conference, held in Melbourne, September 27-30. Dick Nichols is a member of the national executive of
If you don't hear from methen don't be surprisedcause I am a criminalin ASIO's eyes.
I'm opposed to starvation.I'm opposed to the war.I want liberationand food for the poor.
I want justice and freedomand a whole lot moreand a livable incometo
BY PATRICK BOND
JOHANNESBURG The October 1-2 national general strike against the privatisation of South Africa's electricity, telephones, water and transport services was a mixed success. But combined with other recent developments and
BY GRAHAM MATTHEWS
MELBOURNE On October 2, the Victorian Electoral Commission received the 502nd positive response to a questionnaire it sent to all Socialist Alliance members in the state. Five-hundred positive returns were required by
BY DARREN JIGGINS
LAUNCESTON On October 5, more than 400 people attended a rally at Princes Square against the looming war on Iraq. It was organised by the No War on Iraq public forum.
Speakers included Kim Booth from the Greens, Jules
BY BEN REID
Luiz Inacio "Lula" da Silva candidate of the Partido dos Trabalhadores (PT, Workers Party) received over 46% of the vote in the first round of Brazil's presidential elections, held October 6. He must contest a second round
Action for Aceh
DARWIN On September 30, around 20 people, wearing gags across their mouths and carrying placards, marched to the office of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. They were demanding that the Australian government assist
BY KATHY NEWNAM
NEWCASTLE The Newcastle University Students Association (NUSA) will remain an activist-led organisation after a fierce and political election campaign run September 23-26.
This year, NUSA has been led by a progressive
WoomeraWritten by Joshua WakelyPerformed by Joshua Wakely, Susannah Hardy, Laurence Coy, Hillary
Manning, Ben Barrack and Craig MenaudOld Fitzroy Hotel Theatre, corner of Cathedral and Dowling streets, WoolloomoolooTuesdays to Saturdays, 8pm;
BY CHRIS LATHAM
PERTH On October 2, 80 people attended a forum on "Why war?" at the Fremantle Hotel, organised by the Fremantle branch of the ALP. The meeting was addressed by local federal MP Carmen Lawrence and WA Legislative Council member
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