The case for increased federal support for scientific research and innovation.
Science fiction writer Kim Stanley Robinson says it's too late for pessimism.
The collapse of authority in Pakistan is allowing power to pass to NGOs linked to terrorist groups.
The Uniting Church in Longreach, Queensland
As any resident of the Grafton region will attest there are few sights as grand as the Clarence River.
The mighty Clarence River as seen from the South Grafton Bowling Club.
Analysis of the week's events, with a special focus on business and foreign affairs
Australia Votes 2010
Radio National and ABC-wide election coverage and a selection of background and commentary from the Radio National archive.
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Join Peter Mares at The Wheeler Centre in Melbourne to review the health of arts' criticism in Australia.
The Ian Reed Foundation supports emerging and established writers of radio drama.
Explore the rich musical history of Greece with Music Deli
ABC Radio National has once again invited Australia's regional museums to step forward and tell us all why they should be recognised as the finest in the land.
Pakistan flood appeal
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There's something about not having a government that's invigorating, like walking on a precipitous path.
Dollars are destroying our democracy rendering it unworkable declares one listener to Australia Talks
Our democracy is fundamentally flawed, when it comes to achieving things like environmental reform. I mean come on, we've been talking about global warming since the late 70's (perhaps earlier) and what has been done? We're still trying to organise 'public consensus'. The whole thing is a joke, or would be if it wasn't so serious.
Benjamin Franklin famously thought so, but is getting out of bed early really good for your health?
