Rosemarie Gillespie, campaigner for human rights in Bougainville, was arrested by NSW police as she travelled through Tarcutta en route to Canberra from Melbourne on May 27. Police have laid charges relating to her possession of urgently needed
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French people oppose Pacific N-tests
A new opinion poll in France shows a majority oppose any resumption of nuclear testing in the South Pacific. The poll also shows an overwhelming number believe the French military should not be responsible
Water supply in England and Wales was privatised four years ago. CATHERINE BROWN reports on the result.
The European Court of Justice ruled on November 25 that the British government had failed to bring drinking water up to the European
Logging proposed in heritage area
By Kevin L'Huillier
HOBART — The Tasmanian Wilderness Society has uncovered a 1991 state government report which identifies most of the Great Western Tiers as worthy of addition to World Heritage areas
Buying back the bush
By Victoria Templeton
For years friends visiting Tasmania have looked wistfully at areas of untouched loveliness and said, "You know, we should all get together and buy some of this land, while it's still here, and
Midnight Oil on tour
Midnight Oil and Things of Stone and Wood
At Wollongong University, May 25
Reviewed by Paul Conrad
Midnight Oil, along with Melbourne support band Things of Stone and Wood, played at Wollongong University for two
Screen — A preview of the Melbourne and Sydney film festivals. ABC Radio National, Thurs June 3, 10.05 a.m. and 8.05 p.m.
Under the Rainbow — 1973's Aquarius festival at Nimbin in northern NSW attracted more than 10,000 people. Part two
Worker activist murdered
JAKARTA — Marsinah, aged 25, a worker activist with PT Catur Putra Surya, a watch manufacturing company in the regency of Sidoarjo, East Java, was found dead on May 8. It is believed that her death was related to a
Bougainville anniversary
Despite the heavy presence of Papua New Guinea Defence force soldiers, the people of Bougainville held celebrations to mark the third anniversary of the island's declaration of independence from PNG on May 17.
Minson backs down
PERTH — Environment minister Kevin Minson has had to retreat from his attempt to sack three Environmental Protection Authority members.
Norm Halse, John Bailey and Christine Sharp are part-time members of the EPA. On
Ice T's gangster style
Home Invasion
Available on cassette and CD
Distributed by Virgin Records
Reviewed by John-Paul Nassif
Ice T, the "nigga that won't be silenced", has released a new rap album with which to upset the pigs, the
Victory for free speech in the mall
By Susan Price
BRISBANE — Brisbane City Council agreed to acknowledge the right of free speech and political activity in the Queen Street Mall on May 26. A meeting between the Lord Mayor Jim Soorley
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