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Thousands protest Puerto Rico telephone sale

Thousands protest Puerto Rico telephone sale On October 1, more than 100,000 people came from all over Puerto Rico to a protest in San Juan to demand that the government cancel its plans to sell the Puerto Rico Telephone Company (PRTC). The

Rally for Hinchinbrook

By Graham Matthews On October 5, 250 people marched along the Cardwell foreshore to protest the destruction caused by the Port Hinchinbrook development in north Queensland. At a similar protest on September 14, protesters were assaulted by

Ericsson's Burma connection

Ericsson's Burma connection By Nicola Lester and Mary O'Kane Supporters of democracy in Burma will be demonstrating in Melbourne on October 13 as part of an international campaign against Ericsson, the Swedish-based multinational

... and ain't i a woman?: Window-dressing

Window-dressing The hollowness of the Liberal Party's gloating last year when it appointed four women to its ministry — the largest number in any Australian government — was clearly revealed by Howard's cabinet reshuffle on October 5.

Pope in Brazil and politics

Pope in Brazil and politics On September 29, some 30 Brazilian homosexual activists demonstrated in central Rio de Janeiro, handing out leaflets in front of the Candelaria church, then burning posters depicting Pope John Paul II. They were

Action urgent on greenhouse

Action urgent on greenhouse Despite the acknowledged reality of global warming and the urgent need for action, the federal government last week reaffirmed its opposition to binding targets for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, which are

Indonesian government bans the PRD

Indonesian government bans the PRD By James Balowski On September 29, Indonesia's Ministry of Home Affairs announced that the People's Democratic Party (PRD) and all its affiliated mass organisations had been banned. This includes Student

Ogoni people's struggle honoured

Ogoni people's struggle honoured The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has received the Chico Mendes Award for its defence of the environment in the Niger River delta in Nigeria. The award, named after the murdered Brazilian

SKA TV Activist Awards

SKA TV Activist Awards By Bridget Riggs MELBOURNE — The 1997 Access News/SKA TV Activist Awards were held on October 9 at RMIT. The night symbolised the number and diversity of actions held in Melbourne over the last year and brought

Howard attracts protesters in Hobart

Howard attracts protesters in Hobart By Matt Bloor HOBART — The signing of Tasmania's Regional Forest Agreement (RFA) was delayed yet again after unresolved discussions between PM John Howard and Premier Tony Rundle in Launceston on

3CR to appeal defamation decision

Community radio station 3CR recently celebrated 21 years on air, a considerable achievement for a station that receives no government funding, corporate sponsorship or advertising revenue. But the station is

Cancel Congo's debt

Cancel Congo's debt "My country, whose foreign debt amounts to $14 billion, calls upon the major donors to demonstrate greater solidarity and a more responsible and consistent approach to possible solutions", Congo's foreign minister, Bizima