Hundreds rally against insurance companies
By Andrew Hall
WOLLONGONG — Angry at insurance companies' refusal to pay for internal and external damage caused by freak storms here on August 17, more than 300 people marched through the city on
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By Philippa Stanfield
ADELAIDE — On September 24, members of the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) staged a street theatre action to highlight the impact on customers and workers of staff cuts in Centrelink. Organised by delegates from the
By James Vassilopoulos
With opinion polls showing the Coalition and Labor each scoring about 40% of primary votes, preferences will be crucial in determining which major party will form government after October 3. The major parties cannot hope to
Students help flood victims
By Sean Healy
DHAKA, Bangladesh — The people of Bangladesh face a new threat — devastating floods which affect 70% of the country and are getting worse. Flying into Dhaka (ground transport is now closed) is a
On September 25, Green Left Weekly's PETER JOHNSTON asked ALP left candidate for the seat of the Northern Territory, WARREN SNOWDON, to clarify Labor's position on whether or not the Jabiluka uranium mine will go ahead of Labor wins government on
In September 1999, the last billet of steel will roll out of the bloomcaster. More than 80 years of steel making in Newcastle will end, and thousands of jobs will be lost.
The left in the federal election
There are six socialist groups contesting the election with a total of 38 candidates. The Democratic Socialists have by far the largest team with 12 Senate candidates covering every state and House of Representative
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By Peter Boyle
If one thing is predictable about the October 3 election, it is that the winning party will not have the enthusiastic support of a majority of people. Labor or Coalition will have been pushed over the line mainly by the fear
Tas secondary students oppose Hanson
By Julia Perkins
ROSEBERY, Tasmania — On September 25, 40 high school students walked out of school to take part in a speak-out against racism in the Rosebery Plaza. Students performed satirical street
More than a whiff of Hanson in Liberals' indigenous policy
Comment by Natalie Zirngast
DARWIN — Attuned to the unpopularity of its anti-Aboriginal policies, yet conscious of its need to satisfy its big business backers, the Liberal Party's
14 reasons to vote against a GST
By Sue Boland
Once introduced, the rate of a GST is likely to increase.
In countries with a GST, it was increased by an average of 42.41% within 10-15 years of its introduction. Only three out of 26 countries
By John Percy
SYDNEY — "Bury MAI" was the title of a September 25 public meeting here to discuss the implications of the proposed Multilateral Agreement on Investment. The MAI, which is being negotiated by countries, including Australia,
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