ABC Radio National. View full program guide5:30 pmReligion and Ethics Report With Andrew WestThe world of religious affairs and ethical issues in Australia and around the globe.6:00 pmRN Drive With Patricia KarvelasRN Drive takes you behind the day's headlines, with an engaging mix of current affairs, analysis, arts and culture from across Australia and around the world.With Sinead ManganRelevant and engaging coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australia8:00 pmBig Ideas With Cathy Van ExtelTalks, forums, debates and festivals around the world.9:00 pmThe Hub on Books With Claire NicholsYour weekly destination for in-depth literary interviews as well as news and analysis about the publishing industry.
With Ann JonesFrom suburban backyards to the remote wilderness: RN heads outside.View full program guide. ABC The Drum - Analysis and views on the issues of the day. It's Jock v Nerd at Canberra High - ABC News (Australian Br. Chief political writer Annabel Crabb - analysis Updated Mon 7 Dec 2009, 1:13pm AEDT. ABC John Safran Race Relations. Lateline - ABC. Full Stories Read transcripts and find related media content.
Russia trying to destabilise Ukraine The West has accused Moscow of trying to destabilise Ukraine and a senior UN official says at least five new cities in eastern Ukraine have experienced uprisings and seizures of government buildings in the past day. Pension age to be increased to 70 There are growing signs the pension will come in for a significant reworking in the May budget despite Tony Abbott's promise before the election that there would be no change. AWH boss denies any fraud The boss of Australian Water Holdings says he was offended by accusations in the Independent Commission Against Corruption hearings that he had 'milked' Sydney water for expenses such as limousines, lunches and donations to organisations.
Insiders - ABC. Last Update: Sunday 13 April 2014 Insiders Sunday 13 April Barrie Cassidy is joined by Malcolm Farr from news.com.au, Laura Tingle from the Financial Review and Chris Uhlmann from ABC Radio AM.
At the Movies - ABC TV. Lantana The relationships of four couples unravel after the discovery of a young woman's body in Lantana bush in suburban Sydney.
Chinese Puzzle Xavier follows the mother of his two children to New York and enters into an arranged marriage to obtain American residency. Like Father, Like Son Babies were switched at birth and the families have to make the decision whether to choose their true sons or the boys they have raised. Only Lovers Left Alive A depressed musician reunites with his lover, which has already endured several centuries. The Invisible Woman At the height of his career, Charles Dickens meets a younger woman who becomes his secret lover until his death. The 7.30 Report - ABC. The Liberal Catch-22 - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corpora. 7.30 Report's Chris Uhlmann - analysis Updated Sat 28 Nov 2009, 11:43pm AEDT At the heart of Joseph Heller's novel Catch-22 is a brilliant paradox: if you plead insanity to avoid suicidal bombing missions then you must be sane and can't be excused.
"There was only one catch and that was Catch-22, which specified that a concern for one's safety in the face of dangers that were real and immediate was the process of a rational mind. "Orr was crazy and could be grounded. All he had to do was ask; and as soon as he did, he would no longer be crazy and would have to fly more missions... "Yossarian was moved very deeply by the absolute simplicity of this clause of Catch-22 and let out a respectful whistle. "That's some catch, that Catch-22," he observed. "It's the best there is," Doc Daneeka agreed. There is an Australian inversion of Catch-22: if you want to lead the Liberal Party now you must be insane and shouldn't be allowed to. If Mr Turnbull contests, Mr Hockey will not run. Untitled. Arts not lost at ABC - The Drum.
Updated Thu 8 Sep 2011, 12:57pm AEST The ABC has long recognised that Australians demand the best from their national broadcaster - especially when it comes to the arts.
ABC historian Ken Inglis recalls wartime prime minister John Curtin's opinion of a light entertainment program that imagined listeners were at a party. "If that is the sort of party that is going to be held after the war, it is a good argument for keeping the war going," Curtin complained. Satisfying everyone is impossible and always has been. However, the ABC is proud of its extensive arts and cultural offerings, spread across an array of platforms and programs.
ABC TV. "My question is to Malcolm Turnbull.Our only viable internet is NBN satellite.It's usable during the day, from 5.30pm it is unusable.
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