By Francesca Davis
Discrimination, marginalisation and persecution of former citizens of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) in unified Germany have reached alarming proportions, according to a declaration signed by representatives of all
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A new low
On February 5 and 6, the High Court heard an appeal by the Ngarrindjeri women of South Australia arguing that the 1997 Hindmarsh Island Bridge Act, passed by federal parliament to enable the privately owned
By Sam McQuillan
PORT KEATS, N.T. — There have been calls for an inquiry into the closure of a remote Aboriginal community health centre in the Northern Territory. The legality of this action by the Territory Health Department is being
Two laws
By Brandon Astor Jones
"Our [US] Constitution is color-blind and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens. In respect to civil rights all citizens are equal before the law. The humblest is the peer of the most powerful."
Bindi-eye Bop — Songs for children aged 0 to 90By Margaret Bradford1997, $15 (plus $2 postage)Write to 12 Naranga Ave, Engadine NSW 2233or phone/fax (02) 9520 6180 Review by Alex Bainbridge
For parents of young children, finding suitable
MELBOURNE — Workers First is the militant group of union organisers and shop stewards challenging for the leadership of the Victorian branch of the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union in the April union elections. On February 4, close to 300
By Pip Hinman
From day one, it was clear that the two-week constitutional convention would achieve its desired aim — to construct an elaborate show of "the Australian people" deciding an important course for the nation. However, with both Labor
By Nikki Ulasowski
CANBERRA — On February 4, the first student-initiated native title group was formed at the Australian National University. The meeting was attended by activists from Resistance, Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation,
SYDNEY — Barbara Wright, president of the NSW Medical Consumers Association and a retired nurse, is picketing Liverpool Hospital every weekday from 8.30 to 9.30am. Wright is suffering serious spinal problems and needs urgent surgery. Her bowel,
Youth forum unites candidates
By Will Williams and Amanda Lawrence
CANBERRA — On February 13, Resistance organised a discussion between young people and youth candidates standing in the February 21 ACT elections. The Democratic Socialists' Nick
Jobs not woodchips!
HOBART — On February 11, environment activists followed log trucks through Hobart with signs saying "Jobs not Woodchips" and "600 years to grow; 3 minutes to chip". The action highlighted the increased woodchipping allowed by
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