This Land is All Horizons: Australian Fears and VisionsEach year the ABC invites a prominent Australian to present the result of his or her work and thinking on major social, scientific or cultural issues. Geoffrey Blainey explores issues of Australia's place in the world. With Australia becoming increasingly important as a country of first refuge, his views are timely. |
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Green Crusaders | 17 |
City and CountryThe Rift | 32 |
Loyalties | 47 |
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