In this video-only Texts in the City, Jenny Niven and Chris Wallace-Crabbe look at Collected Poems of Gwen Harwood.
Lorin Clarke joins Ruby Murray to discuss Louis Nowra's Australian classic, Cosi.
Chris Wallace-Crabbe joins Ramona Koval to discuss the poems of Judith Wright.
George Megalogenis discusses his incisive book on Australia's place in the global economy. With Annabel Crabb.
Sally Warhaft is joined by Lesley Lamb, Paul Sheahan and David Zyngier to discuss the Gonski report on education.
Publisher and master researcher Hilary McPhee discusses film-maker Tim Burstall's diaries with Wendy Tuohy.
With political leadership constantly in question, Glyn Davis draws on history and sociology to suggest why this may be.
In the series debut, Lindsay Tanner and Sally Warhaft discuss political parties, democratic process and media culture.
In the series debut, Ramona Koval and Michael Williams explore the generous historical voice of Watkin Tench.
Andrew Charlton discusses the conflicting interests of wealthy and developing nations in the global energy crisis.
Opium dens, illegal brothels and men with names as colourful as their pasts: we uncover Melbourne's criminal record.
Rhys Muldoon, Andrew Rule and Tom Noble explore the truth, responsibility and vivid personalities of true crime writing.
Ramona Koval, playwright Darryl Emerson and writer Rodney Hall discuss the satire and wit of the late Christina Stead.
Esteemed novelist Alex Miller talks about 'Autumn Laing', art, love and imagination with Geordie Williamson.
Former Villawood boss Peter Mitchell, refugee advocate David Manne and Peter Mares discuss Australia's asylum seekers.
Stuart Macintyre, Tim Soutphommasane, Marcia Langton and Clare Wright discuss essential works of Australian history.
Key figures in the TV adaptation of Christos Tsiolkas' novel The Slap discuss its journey from page to screen.
Thomas Keneally tells a story of racism, wartime politics, empire and the life and death of White Australia.
In a marathon session, Paul Keating talks cultural vision, reconciliation, reform and creativity with Robert Manne.
Bill Gammage discusses the insightful, holistic way in which Aboriginal Australians managed their land.
Our panel considers the complexity of indigenous affairs in Australia: its losses, successes and future challenges.
As the world prepares for its seven billionth person, our panel search for the soul in our ever more crowded cities.
Former Keating speechwriter discusses his memoir and the shifts in Australian politics since Keating's demise.
Journalist Paul Cleary critiques Australia's dependence on mining in what he provocatively labels "generational theft".
Tony Moore, Robyn Annear and Des Cowley remember 'urban bohemian' journalist, poet and novelist Marcus Clarke.
In this lively debate, our panel discuss the value and risks of Australia's participation in the war in Afghanistan.
Kerryn Goldsworthy and Matt Condon discuss the culture, architecture and landscape of the cities that have inspired t...
Author James Boyce reveals the forgotten founders of Melbourne, and ponders their impact on the present-day metropolis.
Sarah Maddison explores Australia's guilt over its brutal past and the transformative opportunity it offers.
Essayist David Marr assesses Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's inspirations, methods and political temperament.
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