Society & Culture
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More Than a Good Idea
The gift of music as embodied by Australia's most successful acappella group - The Idea of North
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Taking the Humbug out of Christmas Finances
Gordon Botting
Ebenezer Scrooge's three spirits of Christmas still live on if you let them. Gordon Botting suggests three ways to save money without losing spirit.
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Our Times: December 2006
Lee Dunstan
Jesus Christ has been the reason for the existence of Signs of the Times since its inception 120 years ago.
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Our New Religion
Nathan Brown considers an obsession described as our new national religion-and the alternative.
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Keeping the Angels Busy
Warren Somerville
Steve Plahn always greets you with a friendly smile. He looks well, happy and full of energy, but that was not the case on August 2, 2005, reports Warren Somerville.
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Christmas at Our Place
Harold Harker
Every family has its own traditions that make Christmas authentic. Harold Harker explores his past and the future.
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A suggestion for Mel on Mago
From Mel Gibson to the Middle East, anti-Semitism is not new. Robert Wolfgramm explores an example from the past and what it means today.
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Where's the Miracle?
Steve Penny
It's frightening how your whole world can come crashing down in one short phone call. For Steve and Marion Penny, one phone conversation set in motion what was to become the most challenging yet refining season of their lives.
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Review: God on My Side - Andrew Denton
Lee Dunstan
In his first cinematic documentary excursion, God on My Side, Andrew Denton tackles a big topic
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Buckets of Trouble
Scott Wegener
A moment of gardening innovation for Scott Wegener led to an afternoon of scientific challenge-and a moment of enlightenment.
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A Leap of Faith
Julie Hokin
What are you afraid of? Julie Anne Hokin tells her story of conquering her fear of heights!
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Professor Ian Frazer: Australian of the Year 2006
Liliana Munoz
Australian of the Year 2006 talks about life, family, faith and medicine.
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I Could be Mistaken
Kim Peckham
Everybody makes mistakes. Kim Peckham offers his mistakeridden life as an illustration.
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Just Say NO!
Ever wondered why it's so hard to say no to advertising? Christine Miles investigates the theory behind the sales pitch.
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Attitude for Altitude
Tony Christiansen has never let his disability keep him from sucess