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Asylum seekers: facts and fiction

With recent changes to Australia’s immigration policies, Vivien Durant looks at the facts hidden behind the rhetoric surrounding asylum seekers.

Campaign Conversations: Here we go

The 2012 US presidential election campaign is underway. Eric George speaks with upstart‘s US correspondent Liam Quinn in the first of our weekly podcasts.

CSIRO: Taking a new path to help save lives

In a quest to conquer the rotavirus, the latest partnership between the CSIRO and PATH is set to make a real difference in the world, writes Christina Lovrecz.

Princess Diana: 15 years on

The life of Princess Diana was a great one and she will never be forgotten, writes Samantha McMeekin.

Apathy for Assange

Should Australians care more about Wikileaks founder Julian Assange? Tim Viney investigates.

The book sparking a political battle

The yet-to-be-published book on the mission that killed Osama Bin Laden could influence the outcome of the US presidential election, writes Liam Quinn.

Pussy Riot: when art is deemed irresponsible

Punk band Pussy Riot have been arrested and deemed ‘irresponsible’ by the Russian government, but why is their music being silenced? Ody Kripotos investigates.

Television: entertainer, teacher and friend.

As the BBC celebrates the 80th anniversary of its first experimental television broadcast, Chani Unger reflects on television’s past and where it is today.

Springing to action: Parliament’s back

Are there new issues in Canberra to be optimistic about, or are we going to see more of the same from our politicians during the spring sitting period, asks Tim Viney.

Interview with 3ZZZ’s Martin Wright

Ody Kripotos talks to 3ZZZ station manager, Martin Wright, about the role of an ethnic community radio station in a multicultural city.

Romney’s running mate

What does the choice of Paul Ryan as MItt Romney’s running mate mean for the Republican campaign? Henry Belot considered the implications of this decision ahead of the official announcement.

Politicians and pop music – hitting a bad note?

Treasurer Wayne Swan is the latest politician to use a musician to spread his political message. But does mixing pop music and politics always work? Laura Hurley investigates.