August 20 marked the 19th anniversary of FALINTIL (Armed Forces for the National Liberation of East Timor), which has maintained the armed struggle against Indonesian occupation of East Timor. FALINTIL has been transformed from the military arm of
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On August 19 the Nepalese government arrested some 3000 political activists including the parliamentary representatives and national leaderships of the major opposition parties and the head of the student's federation and the womens' movement.
BRISBANE — Following weeks of controversy on chronic under-funding of the Queensland hospital system, health workers at Princess Alexandra Hospital have warned of industrial action to win increased funds for public health. A meeting of more than
By Craig Cormick
Based on highly reliably international contacts, leaked documents and horoscopes from several TV magazines, Nostradamus' Media Watch presents a highly accurate forecast of political events across the globe.
Salman Rushdie
Red Ted and the Great Depression — "Red Ted" Theodore was the union organiser who rose to become federal treasurer just in time to face the gravest economic crisis in Australian history. ABC, 8.30pm, Wednesday, August 31.
As it Happened: the
The Media Report — With Andrew Dodd. Covering media, communication and communications technology. ABC Radio National, Thursday, September 1, 8.30am.
International Playhouse — Lost Souls — By Mammy Draycott-Lai. Patrick is a bitter man who
By Norm Dixon
JOHANNESBURG — There is a none-too-subtle campaign under way here to convince black workers that they are overpaid, unproductive and too ready to take industrial action. These factors make South Africa "uncompetitive" say a
By Frances Kelly
SYDNEY — A Water Board proposal to raise Warragamba Dam in the Southern Blue Mountains could destroy vast tracts of pristine wilderness and encourage urban sprawl downstream.
The dam, which stands 100 metres high and
By Norm Dixon
JOHANNESBURG, August 20 — The national strike by car assembly workers entered its third week with no end in sight. The struggle has become a test of strength as the employers steadfastly refuse to offer more than a 10% increase
Liquidating public property
After a valuation of Australian National Lines found that the government-owned company could not be privatised, minister for transport Laurie Brereton is looking at ANL's liquidation.
The study by merchant bank
A well-rounded exhibition
What does two fish bowls and a lost soul
Carclew Youth Arts Centre, North Adelaide
Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 10-4 till September 16
Reviewed by Fergus Mills
This exhibition by local artists Penny Farrow, wood duck and
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