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Senator Brian Harradine, Right to Life's man in federal parliament, found himself in an advantageous bargaining position during the scuffle over the budget. Along with the Greens and the Democrats, Harradine's vote on the
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A true African-American love story
Once a year I try to name an unusual African-American woman whose actions, I feel, represent those of a true "African-American sister". I hold that title in very high regard; and too frequently, I think, it is
By Sean Healy
BRUSSELS "Workers across Europe appear to have taken strength from the spectacular victory of Air France employees ... In Germany, Belgium, Italy, Spain and France, employers are facing increasing militancy as they demand job cuts
Call for women's solidarity
BRISBANE — Murri women here have issued an appeal for support and solidarity from all women regarding black deaths in custody:
"We, the women of the Aboriginal community send this plea for support and
By John Nebauer
BRISBANE — The death in custody of an 18-year-old youth has sent waves of anger through the Aboriginal community and has raised serious questions about police harassment of Aborigines.
Daniel Yock died in custody on the
Militants arrested in Senegal
A number of Senegalese trade union and socialist militants were arrested and many people were wounded on November 4, when a peaceful demonstration of several thousand people, protesting against a projected 15%
In New Zealand's dramatic election, a progressive coalition, the Alliance, emerged as the major winner. Although two parliamentary seats fail to reflect its 18.3% vote, it is assured of a big role in the country's political future. MATT McCARTEN, the
Women on the Line presents Working Women — Melbourne's 3CR (885 AM) begins a six-part series on the work of Australian women in the '90s. The first part deals with gender segregation at work. Every Wednesday, 5.30 p.m., from November 17 to December
It's called democracy
"With the pace-setter across the Tasman hobbled, the pressure for reform in Australia — especially the labour market— will be diminished", wrote Steve Burrell in the Financial Review. Reason enough to celebrate the
By Reihana Mohideen
MANILA — SANLAKAS (People's Solidarity for Democracy and Freedom), a broad coalition of organisations campaigning for national freedom and democracy, held its inaugural convention here on October 29.
The coalition is
Melbourne residents fight boundary changes
By Geoff Spencer
MELBOURNE — With its City of Melbourne Bill about to become law, the state government of Jeff Kennett is making drastic changes to local government.
The bill is about
PERTH — On June 9, 1987, Gary Hayes was questioned by police in suburban Scarborough. He was taken to the nearby Wembley CIB. During a night and day in police custody, Gary was beaten and strangled and whipped across the face with handcuffs. He
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