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Craig Detweiler – Purple State of Mind

Greg Clarke talks to Associate Professor of Communication at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. In the second part of our interview Craig talks about film and books.

Karin Sowada – The year ahead in politics

What will 2011 bring in the political arena? Karin Sowada predicts what’s ahead, including the big issues like climate change, aged care reform, euthanasia and the challenge of rebuilding Queensland.

Summer floods – The impact on wildlife

We’ve heard a lot about the impact of the floods on people, but what about our furry friends? Wildlife vet, Dr Robert Johnson explains how our native animals would have been affected.

Kristian Anderson speaks with Aaron and Helen

Kristian Anderson put a birthday video on youtube for his wife. Not only did it become a world wide hit, but it moved Oprah Winfrey to the point where she gave the couple 250 thousand dollars. Listen to the whole story here.

Flood clean up – Ashley Nelson

Ashley Nelson is a Newcastle resident who was caught up in the floods some years ago. She explains what was involved in picking up the pieces, how long it takes to get back into your house and what the long-term impacts have been for her and her family.

Movie Review: Black Swan

Black Swan Rating:  MA 15+ Distributor:  20th Century Fox Release Date: January 20 Black Swan is a film full of warnings audiences could benefit from hearing, but its content is so visceral and provoking that it deserves a stronger caution than its MA 15+ rating provides. Natalie Portman stars as a New York ballerina obsessed with the… Continue reading Movie Review: Black Swan

Movie Review: The Fighter

The Fighter Rating:  MA 15+ Distributor: Roadshow Release Date: January 20 Boxing films simultaneously repel and attract me. There is something irrevocably disturbing about a sport where the spectators gather for the specific purpose of seeing one man punch another man senseless. It’s not the sort of past-time parents tend to dream of for their children. But then… Continue reading Movie Review: The Fighter

Philip Yancey – What Good is God

Is God still good when everything goes wrong? When life seems to be falling apart, is God still ever-present? Right now during the floods in our nation, there may be those asking the question “How did a loving God let this happen?” People may wonder if God is even aware of the struggles they’re going through. Last year… Continue reading Philip Yancey – What Good is God

Brisbane floods – Rhett Turner

Brisbane resident Rhett Turner had his rented apartment flooded when the Brisbane River broke its banks. He shares his story, just before heading back to survey the damage.