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SA girls' education under threat

SA girls' education under threat By Philippa Stanford ADELAIDE — One hundred people attended a meeting on February 16 to protest against the proposed closure of Port Adelaide Girls High School (PAGHS) at the end of 1995. The announcement

Russian coal strike opens mass political campaign

By Renfrey Clarke MOSCOW — Coal miners in Russia are moving toward an all-out confrontation with the government following a massive one-day warning strike on February 8. The first all-Russian stoppage to be organised jointly by the

Caltex continues attack on Kurnell workers

By David Mizon MELBOURNE — The management of Caltex's Kurnell refinery launched an attack on wages and conditions in April 1994 with glossy brochures and a gaggle of US managers. Since then, process operators, members of the AWU state

Meeting discusses woodchipping

Meeting discusses woodchipping By Liam Mitchell WOLLONGONG — A public meeting at the Resistance Centre on February 18 was told of distortions by the media and the timber industry in the debate over woodchipping of old growth forests.

Youth rights attacked in NSW law

Youth rights attacked in NSW law By Nick Soudakoff SYDNEY — The state government's juvenile crime legislation is facing intense opposition from youth and welfare groups. The legislation allows police to detain people under 16 on

Steel Line Doors strikers tour Melbourne

Steel Line Doors strikers tour Melbourne By Ray Fulcher MELBOURNE — Three workers from Steel Line Doors in Brisbane, who are among 17 unionists on strike against racial and trade union discrimination since November, toured Melbourne

News briefs

MELBOURNE — After spending $5 million in court costs, the Kennett government has finally admitted defeat and agreed to reopen Northlands Secondary College. The end of the battle came with a Supreme Court ruling that the Equal Opportunity Board

Sydney says no to woodchipping

By Karen Fletcher SYDNEY — Nearly 10,000 anti-woodchipping protesters encircled the NSW Parliament House on February 19 in a spirited show of strength. Many participants had made their own placards and banners, expressing anger at both

For women

For women Women in Focus, the only independent women's magazine in the south of NSW, is seeking articles from women for its spring edition on the issue of "How would women like to be portrayed in the media?" If you would like to share your

Interview: the crisis in Aboriginal health

DARWIN — The Danila Dilba Aboriginal Medical Service in Darwin is facing a funding crisis. Barely able to pay its workers the fortnight's pay due last week, Danila Dilba may be forced to close its doors in the very near future. Danila Dilba is an

Loose cannons

From the brontosaurus's mouth "The ACTU secretary, Mr Bill Kelty, has warned that unions are doomed in Australia unless they stop being big bureaucratic organisations and get closer to both members and new recruits." — Sydney Morning Herald,

Young people harassed in six counties

Young people harassed in six counties Twenty-six per cent of 18-year-olds in the occupied six counties of Ireland say they have been harassed by British crown forces. This information was contained in a report published in Northern Ireland