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'People in power' spur racism

By Jenny Long SYDNEY — Ever since the Lakemba police station was shot up on November 1, the city's media have bombarded residents with about the "lethal cocktail" of "migrant crime". RANDA KATTAN, executive director of the Australian Arabic

Reclaiming the night in rural Queensland

Reclaiming the night in rural Queensland ROCKHAMPTON — The Reclaim the Night march this year was a big success in this provincial central Queensland town. The march was supported by 250 people, an increase of 100 from last year. The growing

Move defeated for public service campaign against sackings

Move defeated for public service campaign against sackings Move defeated for public service campaign against sackings By Chris Slee The tax section council of the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) met in Sydney from October 23 to 26.

Activists launch No campaign in Telstra

By Leo Wellin Following the public endorsement by telecommunications industry union officials of a Telstra enterprise agreement many workplace delegates consider rotten, union militants are preparing a "Vote No" campaign for the staff ballot on the

New BHP boss bad news for workers

New BHP boss bad news for workers By Geoff Payne NEWCASTLE — The appointment of Paul Anderson as the new face at the top of Australia's largest company adds a new element of insecurity for BHP's workers. Anderson says he wants to "increase

Carr, cops and media bash ethnic community

Carr, cops and media bash ethnic community By Srini SYDNEY — The "drive-by shooting" of Lakemba police station in the city's south-west has led to a racist backlash against sections of Sydney's ethnic population. Tension has been rising since

Flare-up on Sydney wharves

By Nick Markin SYDNEY — In the midst of negotiations for a new enterprise agreement between the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and P&O's Container Terminals Australia Ltd (CTAL), management at Port Botany has abolished 34 crane chaser

Departing One Nation MP praises Labor's native title bill

Departing One Nation MP praises Labor's native title bill Departing One Nation MP praises Labor's native title bill By Graham Matthews BRISBANE — One Nation state MP Charles Rappolt resigned from parliament and One Nation on November 4.

Surprises in Newcastle poll

Surprises in Newcastle poll By Steve O'Brien NEWCASTLE — One Nation is casting a shadow over the November 21 Newcastle federal by-election. The Liberal candidate, Clive Jensen, bowed out of the contest and announced that he voted for Labor in a

Native title laws face court challenge

Native title laws face court challenge By Bill Mason BRISBANE — New native title laws, tabled by Queensland Labor Premier Peter Beattie in state parliament on October 21, are to be challenged in the Federal Court. The Kullilli community plans

ACT anti-abortion bill opposed

ACT anti-abortion bill opposed By Pat Brewer CANBERRA — On October 27, 300 people packed into the reception room at the ACT Legislative Assembly to protest against the proposed anti-abortion bill introduced by right-wing MP Paul Osborne. The

North-east forests decision imminent

By Tom Flanagan SYDNEY — One hundred people held a two-hour rally outside NSW parliament on October 29 to demand protection for the remaining old-growth forests in north-east New South Wales. Organised by the NSW Forest Alliance, the rally aimed