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Day of the Greens

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Political organizations such as the Greens and One Nation may be juxtaposed on many issues, but they are both opposed to Australia's new sales tax, and they are both worried about unchecked globalisation. After the Australia Labor Party's shift to middle ground, minority parties are few and far between, but Green Senator Bob Brown believes in their future success.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Political parties, Environmentalists, Environmental activists, Greens Party (Australia), One Nation Party (Australia)

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Bridge of highs

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The construction of Georgina River Bridge, Queensland, and archaeological excavation of the river bank, discussed. The co-operation between native Aboriginal groups and the government, leading to training for local people, is described.

Employment, Bridge construction, Australian aborigines, Aboriginal Australians, Archaeology and state, Public archaeology, Native people's land claims, Stone age, Indigenous people's land claims

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