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Looking out: Worse than death row

Worse than death row By Brandon Astor Jones “This is what counts — not this other kind of stuff about Linda Tripp, [Monica Lewinsky and Paula Jones ]. Who cares?” — Ann Landers I have been asked by my editor to, on

The battle for the health vote

The battle for the health vote By James Vassilopoulos As the next federal election looms, a Taverner poll published by the Sydney Sun-Herald on May 17 found that 70% said that health would be an important federal election issue for

Forest protest at ALP conference

Forest protest at ALP conference BURNIE — The Wilderness Society protested outside the ALP's state conference here on June 6 stating the party "has failed all Tasmanians in terms of protecting forests". Spokesperson Amanda Sully said, "The ALP is

Strong support for WA nurses' strike

Strong support for WA nurses' strike By Sarah Stephen PERTH — On June 9, 1500 nurses voted unanimously to begin an indefinite strike until their 13% pay claim is granted. Nurses marched to a rally in Forrest Place following the

and ain't i a woman?: Tax discrimination

Tax discrimination Tax "reform", in particular the GST, is looming as a key issue in the next federal election. Labor PM Paul Keating, Liberal leader John Hewson and now John Howard have all attempted to sell us the idea that a broad-based

Hands off Kosovo!

Editorial: Hands off Kosovo! Hands off Kosovo! The events in Kosovo are a reminder that the carnage created by capitalist restoration in Yugoslavia is still far from over. Indeed, it was recent plans drawn up by the Serbian occupation regime of

Action updates

World Environment Day ROCKHAMPTON — The Central Queensland University's Environment Society organised a full day of events to mark World Environment Day on June 5. The day attracted more than 300 participants and featured speakers from various

ANU no-cuts campaign continues

ANU no-cuts campaign continues By Will Williams CANBERRA — Professor Paul Thom, dean of the faculty of arts at the Australian National University, announced a new restructuring plan on June 9. Thom says the plan — which includes "voluntary"

Tradition in search of a future

Tradition in search of a future Children of the DevilPerformed by Russell DykstraDirected by David BellBelvoir Street Theatre, Sydney, until June 28Carlton Courthouse, Melbourne, June 30-July 11 Review by Allen Myers After the performance, the

Drama in black and white

Drama in black and white Welcome to BroomeBy Richard MellickDirected by Michael GowCompany B and Black Swan Theatre Belvoir Street Theatre, Surry Hills, SydneyUntil July 12 Review by Helen Jarvis In 1997 Belvoir Street Theatre put on an

Bus drivers take action

Bus drivers take action By Shane Bentley SYDNEY — Private bus drivers began a 24-hour strike in Sydney and Newcastle on June 10. Wollongong and Campbelltown drivers voted to stay out for 48 hours. The Transport Workers Union (TWU) drivers

Workers resist Burnie pulp mill closure

On June 3, Amcor announced that it will close its pulp mill in Burnie, throwing 230 employees out of work and destroying a major regional centre in Tasmania. The mill was making a profit, but Amcor didn't consider it high enough. 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Weekly's