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Seeking the truth about the Vietnam War

Cultural Battles: the meaning of the Viet Nam-USA warBy Peter McGregorScam Publications — 1998, 214 pp., $16.95 (pb) Review by Brendan Doyle As a contemporary of Peter McGregor who, like him, was first politicised by the Vietnam War, I welcome

Contracting dirty business on NSW railways

Contracting dirty business on NSW railways By Peter Perkins In January, the NSW branch of the Public Transport Union distributed a bulletin warning that the state rail system was under threat from privatisation. Under the “Hilmer

Nigerian union leaders released

By Norm Dixon Oil workers' union leaders Milton Dabibi and Frank Kokori were among nine prominent political prisoners ordered released by the new Nigerian military strongman, General Abdulsalam Abubakar, on June 16. Others to be released include

Borbidge seeks deal with Hanson

Borbidge seeks deal with Hanson By Bill Mason BRISBANE — The National-Liberal Coalition is desperately seeking to cling to power in Queensland, despite almost universal condemnation from every direction. Even the head of the Queensland

Protest against Burnie mill closure

Protest against Burnie mill closure ROSEBERY — On the morning of June 15, around 1000 people gathered in Civic Square to protest against the proposed closure of the Burnie pulp mill, which will mean up to 280 job losses. The march, led by four

Socialists to campaign against One Nation

In the coming federal elections, the Democratic Socialists will be fielding candidates in all major cities. Green Left Weekly spoke to Peter Boyle, the Democratic Socialists' national election campaign director, about the vote for Pauline Hanson's

ASIET forum

ASIET forum CANBERRA — On June 17, 50 people attended a forum organised by Action in Solidarity with Indonesia and East Timor at the Australian National University. ASIET national secretary Max Lane, recently returned from Indonesia, spoke on the

Anti-Jabiluka mine activists take action

Anti-Jabiluka mine activists take action The campaign to stop Energy Resources of Australia's construction of another uranium mine at Jabiluka is gathering momentum around the country. In Brisbane, reports Sam Wainwright, 100 people gathered

Give till it hurts

By Allen Myers How much did you contribute, as pure gift, to business last year? The exact answer depends on where you live, but wherever you live, it was a substantial amount. You don't remember a business person, dressed in rags, knocking on your

Vigils against N-weapons

Vigils against N-weapons CANBERRA — The embassies and high commissions of the eight countries that have tested nuclear weapons or are known to possess them have been targeted by vigils here. The vigils are organised by a coalition of local peace

Quantock's 'maiden' speech

Double DisillusionWritten and performed by Rod QuantockMelbourne Trades Hall — Wednesday to Saturday, 8pm, until at least July 11 Review by Bronwen Beechey Recently, comedian Rod Quantock was interviewed for the Australian newspaper. At the end

Fight to save Mullumbimby hospital

Fight to save Mullumbimby hospital By Kathy O'Driscoll MULLUMBIMBY — More than 1000 people attended a public meeting and rally against the closure of the Mullumbimby and District Hospital here on June 18. The meeting was organised by the