By John Hallam Claiming that Iraq is hiding materials that could fashion a nuclear weapon, the US government is threatening a resumption of bombing unless the materials are handed over. But how close is Saddam Hussein's government to producing a
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By Angela Matheson Juana was repeatedly raped and tortured during her two-year imprisonment in Central America. She is still receiving medical attention for the wounds. Her husband was killed while she was in prison, while her one-year-old
Seven myths about public transport Myth 1: Melbourne, like other Australian capitals but unlike most European cities, is a low-density city, and public transport does not work in low-density cities. Fact: There are many cities with densities
Pacific book wins grant AUCKLAND — A book about peace and social, environmental and political issues in the South Pacific is one of the projects awarded grants by the Rainbow Warrior trust fund. Auckland-based Asia Pacific Network was awarded
By Peter Boyle The Bush administration appears to have succeeded in convincing Israel, Syria and the Soviet Union to participate in preliminary negotiations on Middle East conflicts. However, the Israeli government insists — and the Bush
a city at war with itself em = By Phil McManus lights on the hill above the river; even the Romans couldn't site a city this well. neon signs between stone and darkness are like colours in an oil spill. there is beauty hidden in the
Immigration In his article "Dawkins revives Immigration debate" (GLW 10/7/91) Peter Boyle implies that support for migrant welfare and support for the immigration program are equivalent. This is not the case. The real estate sharks strongly support
The bomb and Iraq If a worldwide referendum were held tomorrow, there's little doubt an overwhelming majority of 5.3 billion people would vote for the elimination of all nuclear weapons. The question arises, why can't humanity rid itself of this
By Debra Wirth A call for a national public inquiry into the policy of removing Aboriginal children from their families has been launched by the Secretariat of the National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC). Under the assimilationist
By Karen Fletcher BRISBANE — "When I become Lord Mayor of Brisbane there will be no dump in Rochedale." So said Jim Soorley at a fundraising dinner for the campaign against the Rochedale dump in Brisbane several weeks prior to the poll at which
By Kerry Parnell SYDNEY — Georgina Abrahams is one of the lesbians who helped organise the conference, "Living as Lesbians — Strengthening Our Culture", held at the University of Technology here July 12-14. Georgina is motivated by her
By Renfrey Clarke MOSCOW — When the draft of a new Union agreement, meant to lay the basis for relations between the Soviet government and the republics of the USSR, emerged on June 17, it provoked intense discussion in the press. But enthusiasm
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