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Expressway opposition grows in Adelaide

By Sue Dunn ADELAIDE — The SA government announced on March 21 that it would begin the construction in December of the Southern Expressway, a 21-kilometre freeway from Darlington to Old Noarlunga south of here. Local residents report that

Greens and parliament

Greens and parliament The Queensland Greens' decision to direct preferences to the Coalition parties in the recent state election has generated a lot of debate among environment and left activists. While it is sickening to watch the mass media

English protesters stall the bulldozers

By Frances Kelly KENT — Protesters are occupying a piece of woodland as part of a campaign against a new road. The 50 protesters managed to stop bulldozers clearing the last two hectares of a four-hectare area of trees by erecting a hut

New attack on WA workers

By Jonathan Strauss The Richard Court government has introduced a Industrial Legislation (Amendment and Repeal) Bill which launches a new attack on workers' right to organise in defence of wages, working conditions and social rights. A

Ships, planes from US invade Cuban waters

Ships, planes from US invade Cuban waters In a statement released on July 14, the Cuban government reported that on the previous afternoon, "around 11 ships, six aircraft and two helicopters from the United States penetrated into the waters and

Rally opposes privatisation of libraries

By Bronwen Beechey MELBOURNE — The existence of yet another basic community service is being threatened by the Victorian government. The latest target for privatisation is public libraries. The Kennett government has abolished local

Appeal for arrested Chinese unionists

By Eva Cheng An international appeal has been launched to free three Chinese activists arrested last year for attempting to form an independent union. A July 16 press release from the Hong Kong solidarity group April 5th Action reveals that

Perth Hiroshima Day

Perth Hiroshima Day By Anne Pavy Perth — The proposed French nuclear tests have multiplied interest in plans for the Hiroshima Day demonstration here. The theme for the rally and march on August 6 at Russell Square will be "Nuclear Tests

Queensland Labor pays the price

By Jim McIlroy BRISBANE — Counting in doubtful seats proceeded at a snail's pace after the July 15 state election, however the ALP appears likely to fall over the line by a seat or two. As of July 22, the Labor Party had 43 seats, the

Half way to liberation

China for Women: Travel and Culture Spinifex Press, 1995. 357 pp., $24.95 (pb) Reviewed by Eva Cheng China for Women is a useful introduction to women's issues in China. It is handy for non-Chinese speakers, carrying enough in one collection

Students, Science and Sustainability

By Susie Brown From September 26 to 30, hundreds of tertiary students from all over Australia will be meeting in Adelaide to develop practical strategies for the ecologically sustainable reconstruction of our communities, economy, industry and

Still another side of Paul Weller

Stanley Road Paul Weller Go! Discs Reviewed by Stuart Loasby Although he is best known for his achievements in the Jam and the Style Council through the '70s and '80s, Paul Weller's solo career, which began in 1992, has proved very