The fierce debate over the role of fuel-reduction burning in preventing bushfires has exposed a deep divide in Australia over attitudes to the natural environment, writes Clive Hamilton.
Australian culture
Our old-school film school is a waste of $20m
We should rethink Australian feature films and how we make them. For example, some easy money for arts education in schools can be found at the Australian Film Television and Radio School.
Remaking Australia, part four: Miriam Lyons
In a special post-election series, Crikey asked leading Australian thinkers to sketch a blueprint for a future Australia. Today, Miriam Lyons, Director of the Centre for Policy Development, takes a look at remaking Australian culture, for want of a smaller topic.
