Oceania
Australian government instability points to worsening political crisis
By Mike Head, February 10, 2012
The volatile political situation has deep roots, inseparably bound up with the US-backed removal of Rudd as prime minister in 2010.
US war provocations against Syria
By Alex Lantier, February 6, 2012
Washington and its imperialist allies in Europe are escalating preparations for a full-scale military intervention in Syria.
New wave of job losses in Australia
By Alex Messenger, February 6, 2012
Backed by the Gillard government, the corporate elite is using the economic crisis to carry through wholesale cost-cutting to match the austerity measures being imposed on workers internationally.
Australian intelligence agencies prepare for political upheaval
By Mike Head, February 6, 2012
The review warned the Gillard government that the tumultuous events of 2011 had revealed how difficult it was for intelligence agencies to anticipate the collapse of seemingly stable political orders.
Australian defence review prepares for war with China
By James Cogan, February 4, 2012
The Gillard government is thrusting Australia into the frontline of a potential war for dominance in the Asian region.
Over 100 feared dead in Papua New Guinea ferry disaster
By Oliver Campbell, February 4, 2012
Lax safety standards and overcrowding appear to have contributed to the loss of life.
Australia: New flood evidence delays Queensland election
By Richard Phillips, February 1, 2012
Having ruled Queensland almost continuously for the past 20 years, the Labor Party faces a landslide election defeat, with deep-seated opposition on a range of issues.
Flooding in Fiji kills seven, leaves thousands homeless
By Will Morrow, February 1, 2012
More than 3,500 people were forced to flee their homes last week to makeshift evacuation centres established in schools, military bases and government buildings.
Papua New Guinea: Dozens dead and missing in landslide
By Oliver Campbell, January 28, 2012
Local residents said blasting related to Exxon-Mobil’s nearby liquefied natural gas project may have contributed to the disaster.
Military mutiny in Papua New Guinea
By Patrick O’Connor, January 27, 2012
The unresolved constitutional crisis reflects the intensifying rivalry between the US and China that is fuelling instability throughout the Asia-Pacific.
New Zealand judge defers bail decision on Megaupload arrests
By John Braddock, January 24, 2012
As part of a global campaign by the US government, the Megaupload associates face extradition proceedings on copyright charges.
Australian government car subsidies spark rift in corporate circles
By Terry Cook and Patrick O’Connor, January 24, 2012
The Labor government’s assistance is premised on continuing restructuring measures, coordinated with the trade unions, involving mass layoffs.
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