BRISBANE 鈥 Believe it or not, there is a group of people Australia who are forbidden to earn a living. Because they cannot work, they cannot get Medicare. They also cannot receive social security benefits. They are not even allowed to do voluntary
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By Paul Aiken
Three years after the Croatian army took control of the Serbian-held areas of Croatia, those who were caught between the warring parties continue to face enormous obstacles in their attempts to return to their homes and way of life.
By Peter Montague
The environmental movement is treading water and slowly drowning. There is abundant evidence that our efforts 鈥 and they have been formidable, even heroic 鈥 have largely failed. After 30 years of exceedingly hard work and
By Vannessa Hearman
MELBOURNE 鈥 Aifunan Midar (Sweet Flowers), a play devised and performed by 18 members of the East Timorese community, opened here on October 8 at Gasworks Theatre. The play uses traditional singing and drumming, coupled with
Despite its claim to be the world leader in human rights, the United States is failing to respect fundamental rights at home and abroad, AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL said on October 6. AI has released a report on US human rights and launched its first
Carr's public transport hypocrisy
By Jenny Long
SYDNEY 鈥 A last-minute deal saved the face of the state Labor government during NSW's inaugural Public Transport Week, October 5-11, when the railways unions called off a planned 24-hour strike.
Renewed war in East Timor
The Indonesian military has increased troop numbers in eastern East Timor and is engaged in a renewed war against the people, according to the Australian East Timor Network (AETN). AETN said last week that it has reliable
Labor gains in campus elections
By Wendy Robertson
The latest round of student elections has resulted in the ALP (both the "left" and right factions) gaining ground on many campuses, including those traditionally controlled by the activist left.
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