No. 11, Vol. 57 (2011)

Television always wants to attract the all important market of all important female television viewers. Females really count with TV ratings people. Female television viewers rule television and television viewing, so when Australian television channel, Channel Nine has to choose which television show would attract the most female television viewers …

The High Court of Australia has ruled Julia Gillard’s proposed ‘Malaysia swap deal’ unconstitutional and boat people continue to be smuggled into Australian waters. A local Auburn resident who has been caught up in the political refugee storm is left wondering, why all the fuss? Maya* sought refuge with her …

Leigh Rigozzi

Dear Agony Aunt, My partner is just OBSESSED with computers. He’s always online, downloading some new game or program or some rubbish, and I feel so ignored. I’d be surprised if he noticed if I left – unless I stopped paying the internet bill! What can I do to get …

Procure a bucket. Procure a saucepan if a bucket is unattainable. A saucepan will suffice; a bucket is recommended for authenticity. Set aside. Procure a large plastic bottle. Two litre bottles are recommended. The lid must be intact. Set aside. Procure a cone piece. A cone piece can be purchased …

TINA is an annual literary and cultural festival held in Newcastle over the October long weekend. It includes the sub-festivals the Crack Theatre Festival dedicated to experimental, fringe, cross-art form theatre and performance; the creative research symposium Critical Animals; the experimental electronic arts and culture festival Electrofringe; and the National …