By Norm Dixon
The long-running legal battle between BHP, majority owner of the Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML) gold and copper mine in PNG's remote western highlands, and local land-holders, whose livelihoods have been severely affected by the 100,000
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HeavyDirected by James MangoldOpens June 27, George St Cinemas, St Kilda, Melbourne;July 4, Verona Cinema, Paddington, SydneyReviewed by Margaret Allan If you're a fan of the action flick, with the obligatory car chase, you may find this film
Japan and US military strategy
By Reihana Mohideen
OSAKA — The post-Cold War US military strategy shifted sharply from one aimed at the Soviet Union to one focusing on regional conflicts. This strategy of the Bush administration (which was
By Adam Hanieh and Jennifer Thompson
The May 29 election of Likud candidate Benyamin Netanyahu as Israeli prime minister has raised doubts about the future of negotiations between the Israeli state and the Palestine Liberation Organisation. Likud
By Melanie Sjoberg
ADELAIDE — The Industrial Relations Commission issued orders on June 4 that wages and workload negotiations between the South Australian Institute of Teachers (SAIT) and government were to be confidential to enable the parties
By Simon Frew and Andrew Hall
WOLLONGONG — On June 18 some 500 Skillshare employees, students and supporters rallied at the Town Hall in protest at the Howard government's funding cuts. Some courses will be cut by a third and others completely.
Rob Cover
PERTH — An estimated 500 people gathered in poor weather on June 15 as a display of rejection of the Court Liberal government's Northbridge Tunnel. Prominent local figures and politicians to address the Cities for People Campaign rally
By Francesca Davidson
FREMANTLE — The Democratic Socialist Party is launching its new branch here on June 28, and as DSP member Michael Bramwell puts it, "The party is very excited about the possibilities of interesting more people in socialist
Let's blockade Tassie!
Tasmania lies due south of the continent of Australia, 240 kilometres from the mainland. The island of Cuba is a little closer to its northern neighbour, being 217 kilometres from the tip of Florida. While Cuba is 35% larger
Land rights and solidarity needed to defeat racist attacks
By Lara Pullin
Alongside the Howard government's attacks on public sector workers, we are witnessing their devastating and racist attack on indigenous Australians. This began during
By Bill Mason
BRISBANE — On June 19, the Human Rights and Equal Opportunities Commission held mediation talks between the Townsville City Council and Aborigines who live in the town's Hanrahan Park, known as the "park people". The Aborigines,
The Last SupperStars Cameron Diaz, Ron Eldard, Annabeth GishDirected by Stacy TitleReviewed by Natasha Simons The Last Supper is an engaging black comedy and political satire targeting aspects of contemporary US society — the extreme right wing and
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