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Timberlands, Emails & Beech Trees
Sunday, 30 January 2000, 12:29 am | John Howard
The government's decision to axe beech logging on the West Coast has been criticised yet again, with a foreign forestry expert saying the move was shortsighted. Scoop's West Coast correspondent John Howard reports. More >>
Hawaiian Treaty Case Sent International Court
Thursday, 27 January 2000, 2:03 pm | John Howard
The US Federal Court in Hawaii has given a citizen leave to appeal to the International Court of Arbitration in the Hague over a claim that the US violated an 1849 Treaty of Commerce, Friendship and Navigation it had with the Hawaiian Kingdom. John Howard ... More >>
Petrol Price Rises
Wednesday, 26 January 2000, 4:34 pm | John Howard
Mobil is putting up the price of petrol by 3 cents a litre from midnight tonight. While in the US, petrol companies increasing prices are being accused by officials of price gouging. John Howard reports. More >>
Opinion - The Shier Family Revisted
Wednesday, 26 January 2000, 11:54 am | John Howard
Remember the Schier family who were deported to Germany last year because the father, Gunther, failed to declare a previous marijuana conviction when he arrived in New Zealand? Young daughter, Bianca, had a birthday and Christmas wish - to come back ... More >>
West Coast Forest Dispute to Court
Tuesday, 25 January 2000, 2:12 pm | John Howard
The Government's decision to end beech tree logging on the West Coast is heading for Court. More >>
WTO Leather Decision Rings Alarm Bells Worldwide
Tuesday, 25 January 2000, 11:23 am | John Howard
The WTO ruling that Australian leather company, Howe & Co, must fully repay a further $22 million it received in export assistance because it contravened global trade rules is sending a tidal wave of concern around the world. John Howard reports. More >>
Independent Inquiry Into Beech Scheme Backed
Tuesday, 25 January 2000, 11:18 am | John Howard
A former Parliamentary commissioner for the Environment, Dr Helen Hughes, has joined the growing number of scientists calling for an independent inquiry over the government's decision to stop beech logging on the West Coast. John Howard reports. More >>
Squeezed US Dairy Farmers Given A Helping Hand
Friday, 21 January 2000, 2:37 pm | John Howard
The US Agriculture Department (USDA) Wednesday announced US$125 million in direct cash payments to dairy farmers hurt by low prices, and another US$500,000 to help small farmers market and export their products. John Howard reports. More >>
Opinion - Senator Helms Shows Arrogance
Friday, 21 January 2000, 10:56 am | John Howard
One of the United Nations most outspoken critics, Senator Jesse Helms Chairman, addressed the UN Security Council yesterday. He found many faults with the UN but John Howard writes "don't find faults - find a remedy." More >>
Opinion - US Hypocrisy In Trade Laws
Friday, 21 January 2000, 12:41 am | John Howard
A United States appeal to the WTO has seen an Australian company ordered to repay A$22 million it received in export assistance grants to the Australian government because it contravened global trade rules. John Howard reports. More >>
Government Neglect Killing West Coast - New Group
Thursday, 20 January 2000, 9:57 am | John Howard
Another rural lobby group has been formed on the West Coast to fight the government's policy to stop beech tree logging. John Howard reports. More >>
Al Gore The Prospector?
Thursday, 20 January 2000, 9:50 am | John Howard
One of America's most supportive environmentalists, United States Vice-President Al Gore, is being accused of hypocrisy by conservationists following discoveries that he owns shares in an oil company prospecting in a Columbian rainforest. John ... More >>
Aussie Politicians Now Online To Interact
Wednesday, 19 January 2000, 2:20 pm | John Howard
Aussie politicians are now following their American counterparts and are using the Internet for real-time online interaction with voters. John Howard reports. More >>
US Missile Tests Raise Chinese And Russian Ire
Wednesday, 19 January 2000, 11:32 am | John Howard
Russia and China are flexing their military muscles by warning the US that it would trigger a new arms race and undermine global security if it funds research into an anti-ballistic missile shield, meanwhile at the UN the debate over who should keep ... More >>
The Battle Against Symbols Of Slavery Goes On
Tuesday, 18 January 2000, 3:43 pm | John Howard
South Carolina was embroiled in protest yesterday as tens of thousands marched on the holiday commemorating slain civil rights leader Dr Martin Luther King, to protest the flying of the Confederate flag over the State capitol. Is there a solution? John ... More >>
Australian Sexual Harassment In East Timor
Tuesday, 18 January 2000, 8:33 am | John Howard
Australian soldiers have been accused of sexually harassing and terrorising young East Timorese girls the commanding officer of the Australian-led peacekeeping force has admitted today. John Howard reports. More >>
Russia Adopts New Nuclear Doctrine – West A Threat
Monday, 17 January 2000, 8:51 am | John Howard
The dreams for a new Millennium of peace and goodwill so amply demonstrated around the world on New Years Eve, seems dashed within days as Russia publishes a revised security policy document broadening the terms for use of nuclear weapons. John Howard ... More >>
UN Overwhelmed By Civilians In Danger
Monday, 17 January 2000, 8:41 am | John Howard
According to the United Nations there are now 40 million people uprooted by fighting worldwide but the UN can offer special care and legal protection to less than half. John Howard reports and comments. More >>
West Coast Nurse Receives Confidential Payout
Friday, 14 January 2000, 3:12 pm | John Howard
On the same day Social Services Minister, Steve Maharey, is scathing of the out-of-court settlement made to a sacked staff member by WINZ, it has been revealed that Coast Health Care Ltd also made a substantial out-of-court cash settlement to a staff member ... More >>
Vatican 'Inquisition' Orders Burning Of Nuns Book
Friday, 14 January 2000, 10:37 am | John Howard
In a Millennium move back to the dark ages which will likely outrage Christians, Jews and Moslems, a Vatican body formerly known as the Inquisition, has ordered copies of a book entitled Women At The Alter to be warehoused or burned. More >>
