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Hindmarsh bridge halted

Hindmarsh bridge halted By Anthony Thirlwall and Col Smith ADELAIDE — The federal government has ordered a temporary halt to work on the controversial Hindmarsh Island Bridge. On May 12, Aboriginal affairs minister Robert Tickner

Under construction: the global empire

Dr Susan George is well known for her extensive writing on the causes of hunger in the Third World and the social and economic implications of the debt crisis (A Fate Worse than Debt, How the Other Half Dies, Ill Fares the Land). She is a researcher

Journos to 'finger' strikers?

Journos to 'finger' strikers? By Max Watts SYDNEY— Peter Baker, customer relations manager of Franklins, confirmed to me on May 9 that the company intends to fire some of its employees involved in a strike at its Chullora warehouse, after

Celebrations as Mandela takes over

By Norm Dixon JOHANNESBURG — "The people of South Africa have spoken ... They want change! And change is what they will get. Our plan is to create jobs, promote peace and reconciliation, and to guarantee freedom for all South Africans. We will

Another bad day

The Paper Directed by Ron Howard Written by David Koepp and Stephen Koepp Starring Michael Keaton and Glenn Close Reviewed by Karen Fletcher This is a film about "one of those days", when a thousand deadlines converge, nothing goes as it

Sexwale declares war on poverty

By Norm Dixon JOHANNESBURG — The African National Congress began formally to take the reins of government in South Africa during the past week. On May 7, Tokyo Sexwale was sworn in as premier of the province of

The seasons of love

The seasons of love Drowning in a Sea of Dreams The One Extra Dance Company Directed and choreographed by Graeme Watson At the Performance Space until May 22 Reviewed by Gary Boyle Variations on the theme of love between men and

VSU dispute at Tas Uni

VSU dispute at Tas Uni By Jen Crothers HOBART — Voluntary student unionism has recently become a significant issue at the University of Tasmania here. Daniel Muggeridge, a prize-winning student, has been debarred from the University for

SA audit excuse to drop promises

By Melanie Sjoberg ADELAIDE — The anxiously awaited Public Service Audit review, released on May 3, has confirmed the worst fears of trade union and community activists. The audit found that the state is in debt to the tune of an additional

Protests against jobs white paper

By Sam Wainwright and Sarah Stephen Protests are continuing against the federal government's white paper proposal to remove the under 18 dole and introduce a below award "training wage". Around Australia more than a thousand people

Music to our ears

A "Jazz, Folk Frolic" held in the Brisbane bayside suburb of Lota on May 1 attracted more than 100 people for an afternoon of politics and music. Organised by the Left Arts Group to raise money for 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Weekly, the event took place under a

Sweet Honey's 20-year journey

Still on the Journey Sweet Honey in the Rock's 20th anniversary album Review by Carla Gorton "Viva South Africa, Viva!" Hundreds of concert goers were on their feet with their fists in the air. The echo resounded through the Perth Concert