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Government, employers mismanage resources

By Paul Oboohov Resources used in fighting the NSW bushfires were distorted by economic and political concerns. Initially, the Department of Bush Fire Services swung thousands of volunteers into action across the state. However, Greg Lofthouse,

WA's biotechnology park: problems and possibilities

By Roger Raven PERTH - The biotechnology park at Coogee here is part of a larger development (Port Catherine) which is going ahead nicely. However, the core of the biotechnology aspect of the park is the large abattoir currently operated by the

The ecological impact of burning

By Tom Kelly A key question in the bushfire debate is the relationship of fire to the ecology of the Australian bush. Perspectives on this question are crucial in assessing the role of burning in any fire management strategy, and in any

Of bogans, nerds, skeggs and skates

Youth Subcultures Edited by Rob White National Clearinghouse for Youth Studies, 1993 162pp. $28 Reviewed by Sean Malloy Theoretical or analytical books on subcultures are not commonplace. However, discussion and debate are flourishing in

Richmond school struggle in critical phase

By Dallas Rodgers MELBOURNE - The year-long struggle over Richmond Secondary College appears to have entered its most critical phase. Despite its public agreement to re-establish a coeducational facility in the area, the Kennett government has

Looking out: The shame of it all

"Dear Jesus, my baby is dead. God knows they didn't have to kill my baby boy!" Those words echoed throughout the tiny chapel. When Evette uttered them, her body went limp and fell into the stoic grips of her deacon, as they held her upright by

Shorter working week

By Frank Enright Overtime rates should be cut to discourage workers working longer hours, says former Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS) president Julian Disney. Professor Disney's comments follow last November's statement by the

How Russian workers spread the word

ALEX CHIS, a member of the editorial committee of Independent Politics in the United States, was in Moscow in October to attend the international labour conference "Modern Telecommunications: New Vistas for Workers' Solidarity", which was primarily

Workers ban exports to PNG

By Frank Enright Port Kembla grain terminal workers voted unanimously on January 13 to ban exports to Papua New Guinea. The ban will prevent a scheduled shipment of grain from leaving Port Kembla on January 28. Announcing the ban, South

Entertaining, authentic drama

Daens Directed by Stijn Coninx Academy Twin, Sydney Reviewed by Frank Enright Nominated for an Academy Award for "Best Foreign Film", Daens is a powerful film built on a solid story. There's no Hollywood glitter sprinkled all over this

Radio highlights

Fear From the Book - A series on books of enormous influence that struck fear into the establishment of the day. - The Rights of Man, published over 200 years ago, alarmed all those who dreaded revolution in Europe. In it Thomas Paine called for

New Year's resolution

1994 promises to be a very exciting year for the left and progressive people. In April will come the first democratic election in South Africa. Â鶹´«Ã½ will be there to cover it. Over Easter, the International Â鶹´«Ã½ Conference will draw