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Jacqueline Kent on Julia Gillard

The poor old Socceroos’ one and only World Cup win was completely outshadowed this week, as was just about every other news item, By the dramatic and historic Federal leadership spill. For the first few hours of Thursday, talk centred around what went wrong for Rudd; But the nation’s attention has turned quickly to Ms… Continue reading Jacqueline Kent on Julia Gillard

TV: Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple

Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple Channel:  ABC 1 Time-Slot:  Fridays, 8.30 pm Rating:   M Watching Agatha Christie murder mysteries reminds me of my university days. I don’t know if you’ve ever had this educational experience: sitting in some sort of classroom listening to a teacher speaking, hearing them clearly, recognizing the words they use  – but still not… Continue reading TV: Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple

TV & Film Review: Eclipse & Colbert

Twilight: Eclipse Rating:  M Distributor: Hoyts Release Date: July 1, 2010 The final chapter in the trilogy of films based on Stephenie Meyer’s best-selling Twilight series arrives at your cinema complex this week. Expect to see doey-eyed teenage girls and surly boys staring you down from billboards all over town. In the first film Twilight Bella Swan fell… Continue reading TV & Film Review: Eclipse & Colbert

John Dale: Literary Genres

Quest narratives, paranormal romance, self-help, sci-fi. . . What is it that makes new literary genres come into fashion? Literature expert John Dale explores the catalysts behind popular writing.

Juliette Wright: Givit

Brisbane mum Juliette Wright is changing the face of charity donations in Australia with the simple but effective website, Givit.

Kara Martin: Friendship

Kara Martin, our resident book critic, turns scholar, as she explores what the Roman orator Cicero and the 12th century monk Aelred can teach us about Friendship.