Thomas Keneally tells a story of racism, wartime politics, empire and the life and death of White Australia.
In a climate of panic about child protection and 'sexting', Nina Funnell considers who this panic serves and controls.
The leader of the federal opposition is too combative, conservative and selfish to rule, argues Susan Mitchell.
Emilie Zoey Baker defies slam poetry's critics, delivering an energetic celebration of the lively, versatile form.
Writer Anne Manne discusses Australia's desperate need for more genuine engagement with ability issues.
Journalist and first-time novelist Caroline Brothers takes on the issue of unaccompanied, displaced children.
Richard Gill explains how musical education can help children gain literacy and numeracy skills.
The comedian and radio presenter encourages us to embrace change; even if some holidays are better than others.
Author James Boyce reveals the forgotten founders of Melbourne, and ponders their impact on the present-day metropolis.
Journalism researcher Julie Posetti discusses the social transformation of the Fourth Estate.
Kate O'Reilly asks: how hard is gender equality in employment? Is it unreasonable, and is it sustainable?
Former broadsheet editor Bruce Guthrie talks about 'Man Bites Murdoch' and the future of the daily paper.
Digital writer Simon Groth investigates what really motivates us to fetishise and defend the printed page.
Amidst the West's crisis of identity, Guy Rundle examines tabloid attacks on the 'other' and the emergent 'new hate'.
Recent developments in publishing threaten editors' roles - but they shouldn't, argues Mandy Brett.
Leslie Cannold addresses questions of female representation in the popular imagination, and in particular, in books.
Robert Manne dissects the cultural and political complacency that Australia must overcome in a changing climate.
Musician Dave Graney considers the potential of social networking to propel our imaginations toward the future.
David Tacey explores the reemergence of holistic therapies, and the barriers to their widespread acceptance.
Weekend Australian columnist Tim Soutphommasane dips into his collection of abusive letters... and spousal apologies.
Ben Pobjie explains the importance of crude and shocking humour, and why we don't have the right to "not be offended".
Larissa Behrendt addresses key flaws in Australia's attempts to tackle Indigenous disadvantage.
Researcher Joanne Faulkner argues against our culture's ill-begotten pairing of childhood and innocence.
Sophie Cunningham explores our response to change and crisis, and asks how we can regain our grip on reality.
Jon Faine questions our growing culture of complaint and asks if, instead, our expectations are unrealistic
Mark Wakeham examines Victoria's environmental challenges leading into the 2010 Victorian State Election.
Greg Davies from the Police Association looks at the increased violence many Victorian police are encountering.
VCOSS CEO Cath Smith outlines a social agenda for the Victorian state elections, pointing to affordable housing, serv...
Transport planner Paul Mees analyses Melbourne's public transport failings, and suggests that upheaval is necessary t...
Travel and rock scribe Andrew Mueller examines why, in his opinion, travel writing sucks.
Crikey editor Sophie Black on the furute of web journalism
Anna Krien, author of *In the Woods*, audits the deathbed health of our newspapers, lobbying for a diagnosis that doe...
Fiona Scott-Norman, satirist and DJ, argues that street violence can be solved not by sending in the cops, but by sen...
Kon Karapanagiotidis asks why Australia is so afraid on refugees
George Megalogenis deciphers the election results from Labor losses to Greens rise and the Coalition's fightback to p...
Sue-Ann Post outlines her argument against the dishonest expectations - and unconvincing science - of monogamy.
Hanifa Deen is fed up with writing about Muslims, reading about Muslims, defending Muslims and obsessing about Muslim...
Tim Southhommasane on how Australia would be better with National Service
Greens candidate Adam Bandt examines the role of smaller parties and independent candidates in a healthy, accountable...
Father Bob Maguire on community, religion as revolution and time.
Rodney Croome's impassioned argument for gay marriage touches on parenting, Gillard's failure of empathy and inclusiv...
Ken Crispin examines the mechanics of law and justice in our legal system, and questions Australia's lack of a bill o...
Monica Dux grapples expectations of radiance during her pregnancies and asks: what’s with the contemporary push for p...
Tim Ferguson laments the conservatism of Gen X, the death of feminism and Sex And The City 2.
Writer Shane Maloney discusses his love of libraries and how public silence is under threat.
Julian Burnside, QC, explores the pitfalls of professional language: from the courts to corporations.
Chris Flynn discusses the noble deeds of dogs, from Beethoven to Benji, via Krypto's Doghouse of Solitude
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