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Public inquiry slams uranium industry

Sam King ADELAIDE — "In view of the negative health, environmental, social, cultural and economic effects arising from the uranium industry, the select panel of the Public Inquiry Into Uranium recommends that the uranium industry be phased out as

Last issue for 1997

Last issue for 1997 This issue of Green left Weekly is the last for 1997. Publication will resume on January 14 next year. We wish all our supporters a happy summer break and thank you for your contributions and solidarity over the last year.

Loose cannons

At last, the truth "The other thing I'd like to stress is the fulsome commitment of my government to the process of reconciliation." — Prime Menzies John Howard in his "speech to the nation" on the Wik legislation. Memo to a speech writer

Alliance readies for next election

Alliance readies for next election By Max Lane AUCKLAND — Two hundred and twenty-five delegates from more than 60 branches of the New Zealand Alliance and more than 75 observers packed a conference hall over November 28-29 to prepare for the

Israeli workers strike 'until further notice'

Israeli workers strike 'until further notice' Some 700,000 Israeli workers walked off the job on December 3 in a general strike that will continue "until further notice". Among the wide range of sectors hit by the strike are oil refineries, gas

Concert for miners' struggles

Concert for miners' struggles By Paul Oboohov CANBERRA — The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union held a fundraising concert here on November 29 for the Hunter Valley No. 1 and Gordonstone miners. The miners are in bitter struggles

Uranium: keep it in the ground!

Uranium: keep it in the ground! Opposition to the uranium mine in Kakadu National Park — Energy Resources Australia's Jabiluka deposit — and the Coalition's decision to build a new nuclear reactor at Lucas Heights, between Sydney and

Paramilitaries step up attacks in southern Mexico

As of November 24, an estimated 4500-6000 indigenous people had fled their homes in Chenalho municipality, in the highland region of the south-eastern Mexican state of Chiapas, as a result of paramilitary violence that began the week before. As many

Million Man March rap flops

One Million StrongVarious artistsThrough Shock Records Review by James Vassilopoulos This hip hop CD was released on the second anniversary of the Million Man March in Washington DC in October 1995. The mobilisation, initiated by Nation of Islam

Greenhouse day of action

Greenhouse day of action By Will Williams CANBERRA — Three hundred people rallied outside the ACT Legislative Assembly on November 30 to protest against the Australian government's stance on greenhouse gas emissions. The crowd heard speakers,

SA government gives uranium company power over Aboriginal sites

SA government gives uranium company power over Aboriginal sites By Susan Laszlo The South Australian government is trying to push through a bill which would give the biggest uranium producer in the state, Western Mining Corporation, control over

Mitcham by-election

Mitcham by-election By John Nebauer MELBOURNE — Victorian premier Jeff Kennett faces a tough test in the marginal seat of Mitcham on December 13. The by-election was forced by former Liberal minister Roger Pescott's resignation in protest