David Leser

John Howard

John Howard says he loves Bob Dylan. For the music, not the lyrics. This article explores the charac...
Sep 3, 1998

Something so Strong: The Rise and Rise of Neil Finn

Crowded House seemed unstoppable; then Neil Finn decided to pull the plug and return to New Zealand....
Jun 20, 1998

Fran Peavey and the Politics of the Heart

Founder of the international movement, Heart Politics, Fran Peavey is delicious, living proof that a...
May 20, 1998

Gina Rinehart and Rose Porteous: A Battle of Wills

Fate has given Gina Rinehart both blessings and curses – unimaginable wealth and poisoned pers...
Apr 16, 1998

Michael Kroger: The Player

He’s friends with Peter Costello, James Packer and Malcolm Fraser. He has connections, a taste...
Dec 6, 1997

Oasis of Peace: An experiment in Middle East peace-making

The Jewish child learns to hate and fear the Arab. In his mind the Arab is primitive, calculating an...
Sep 3, 1997

Slava Grigoryan: The World At His fingertips

Slava Grigoryan is a 2O-year-old who drinks, chases girls and plays pool with his mates. He is also...
Jul 19, 1997

Farewell My Lovely

Nehru called Bali “the Morning of the World.” Investors, including the Soeharto clan, ar...
May 13, 1997

Andrew Denton: Dark Side of the Loon

His sharp mind and quick repartee spark a comedy that is both shocking and hilarious. But stop laugh...
Jan 25, 1997

Pauline Hanson

Nov 30, 1996