IMF calling the shots in Indonesia
By James Balowski
An article in the June 24 Far Eastern Economic Review stated:
“Ask the average Indonesian who he'd like as his next president and he'll
tell you Megawati Sukarnoputri. Ask him why,
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By Rachel Evans
In Queensland, a 14 year-old woman (she cannot be named because she is under the "protection" of the Department of Family Services) who was diagnosed last year with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was later placed in state custody
Comment by Stuart Munckton
You have probably read about Barbara-Anne Wyrzykowski, the 25 year old who drove her five children, aged 18 months to eight years, to a deserted track just outside of Perth and gassed them and herself to death. The
By Zanny Begg
SYDNEY — During the Students and Sustainability Conference, held at Hawkesbury campus of the University of Western Sydney, July 12-16, there was debate over the decision by some men to form a "pro-feminist" men-only space at the
By Nick Fredman
LISMORE — Around 150 staff members of Southern Cross University (SCU) rallied on July 15 during a two-hour stoppage to demand a better offer from SCU management in enterprise bargaining negotiations. Union members were visibly
At least one too many Henry Lawsons
Henry Lawson: A LifeBy Colin RoderickAngus & Robertson, 1999. 447 pp., $35 (pb) Review by Phil Shannon
Until his great rival, A. B. "Banjo" Paterson, deposed him when it went plastic, Henry Lawson adorned
Jeffrey! — the musical, and other satirical delights
By Terry Clinton
SYDNEY — Obviously, Jeff Kennett was born to sing and what better
way to pick a new president for the Republic of Australia than with an
eisteddfod? At least
Sarah, Melbourne
Question: Why did you decide to join Resistance?
I joined Resistance because it campaigned around a range of issues I am interested in. It explained the nature of these issues, how they relate to the entire system and the need
Medicare
As an unemployed and part-time student, I am extremely concerned about the Howard Government's clandestine plan to eradicate Medicare.
It states in the Autumn public policy magazine that there will be a gradual removal of health care —
ExilioCanto Coro Order by phoning (07) 38485208 or e-mail <jfences@powerup.com.au>Cost is $15, including postage Review by Mark Cronin
A CD recording of part of the latest performance in Brisbane by Canto Coro, a program of choral works
By Vannessa Hearman
MELBOURNE — Industrial lawyer Adam Bandt from Slater & Gordon was interviewed by Jorge Jorquera on community radio 3CR on July 16 about the impact of the federal government's proposed "second wave" industrial relations
By Lisa Lines and Stuart Munckton
On the morning of July 5, Dita Sari, Indonesia's longest serving female political prisoner and a leading member of the People's Democratic Party (PRD), was released from prison. Dita, who was jailed for organising
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