Daily Archives: November 13, 2006

Commie chief inherits £20.5m

The Sun November 11, 2006 The leader of Britain’s Communist Party has become a multi-millionaire — inheriting a £20.5 million painting that had been stolen by the Nazis. Anita Halpin’s huge windfall came when Berlin Street Scene, by German artist … Continue reading

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¿Qué está sucediendo en América Latina?

What’s happening in Latin America? Stories and films in a friendly environment — music by DJ Mono. Featuring: + Rosa del Carmen Curihuentro : journalist and Mapuche indigenous activist from Chile + Heriberto Salas : ‘People for the Defence of … Continue reading

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Relaxed… comfortable… ASIO

ASIO has just released its Annual Report to Parliament for the (financial) year 2005-06. Dale Mills (Green Left Weakly, November 10, 2006) has courteously provided the public with a brief summary, relaxedly and comfortably titled ‘ASIO steps up surveillance of … Continue reading

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Trot Guide to Victorian State election (November 25)

Exciting times at Trot Guide! 1) The DSP-dominated Socialist Alliance is fielding a grand total of four candidates this election: Margarita Windisch in Footscray; Vannessa Hearman in Brunswick; and Sue Bull and Rowan Stewart in the Western Victoria (Upper House) … Continue reading

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