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Privacy and NSW prisons In the last year, the [NSW] Government has permitted the introduction of an unnecessary, expensive and intrusive biometric identification system for all people visiting prisons, in which visitors must submit to being
On Stage VietnamWritten by Mona Brand and Pat BarnettDirected by Adam Lawrence GriggsAt the Organ Factory, Clifton Hill, MelbourneUntil September 27 Review by Bridget Riggs This play begins with the sound of choppers, dim lighting and a lone
By Reihana Mohideen One of Australia's strongest unions, the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Engineering Union (CFMEU), could be sued for millions of dollars worth of "damages" after the Industrial Relations Commission paved the way for
By Marina Cameron Halleluiah! It seems we have been worrying needlessly about the impact of unemployment and cuts to public education on young people. According to an article in the September 6-7 Weekend Australian, the idea that today's youth
Kennett's cutbacks deny women justice By Margarita Windisch MELBOURNE — Displaying its callous attitude towards the disadvantaged, the Kennett government is refusing to address violence against women. In a ruthless effort to cut spending,
Sexism in student media By Amanda Lawrence CANBERRA — When the September 11 issue of ANU's student newspaper Woroni was released, it caused disgust. On the cover was a photograph of a woman sitting on a car with the words "No Fat Chicks"
By Melanie Sjoberg ADELAIDE — Most South Australians are aware that the Crows have made it to the AFL preliminary finals. A lot fewer would know that Premier John Olsen has called a state election on October 11. The Advertiser suggested that
The Bottom LineTo be launched at the Rose, Shamrock and Thistle, Evans St, RozelleSaturday, October 18, 8pm. $6 and $4Purchase an album at the door and get in free. For nearly 10 years Peter Hicks has been entertaining Sydney audiences with his songs
Nationally coordinated actions in defence of native title took place on September 20 and 21, and more are planned. Stefan Skibicki reports from Wollongong that around 500 people attended a rally on September 20. After assembling at the Trade
By Rupen Savoulian On October 23, Algerians will go to the polls in local elections. Thirty-eight political parties, two coalitions and several independents are fielding candidates. The parties which will stand are the National Liberation Front
By Lisa Macdonald Later this month, the federal immigration minister, Philip Ruddock, is expected to announce new entry rules for immigrants under the skills category. According to media reports, the rules will require applicants to prove that
Privatisation push at Chinese CP congress By Eva Cheng Chinese President Jiang Zemin has pronounced a firm intention to further restore the rule the market and private profits to China at the Communist Party's 15th congress, held in