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[22 Dec 2009 | No Comment | ]
British museum still refusing to return Parthenon pieces

The Greek State is still pushing for the return of its Parthenon, or Elgin Marbles which the British Museum claims ownership over and refuses to hand them over. Sofia Belegrinou investigates.

Arts & Culture, Climate Change, Law & Ethics, Multimedia »

[20 Nov 2009 | One Comment | ]
The Battle of Sydney

Welcome to the harbour city – home of the opera house, the bridge and traffic chaos. A battle is on for not only the streets of Sydney but the environment, the economy and just common sense. Will cars and bikes ever get along in Sydney? Strap on your helmet and watch the Battle of Sydney unfold, a documentary by Matt Davis.

Arts & Culture, Audio, Energy »

[10 Aug 2009 | No Comment | ]
Solar sounds

With solar rebates and an increased interest in renewable energy, it seems many parts of Australian society are jumping on board the sustainability band-wagon. Nick Evershed takes a look at the use of renewable energy in the music industry.

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[5 Aug 2009 | One Comment | ]
Eco-art

While art with a cause is hardly new, a movement is emerging that seeks to not only raise awareness but engage communities by creating art that contributes directly to the solution, writes Anne Fullerton.
Lynne Hull doesn’t mind that her sculpture is covered in bird poo, but then Lynne Hull is not your average artist. She’s one of a growing number of conservationists who are using art to counteract the destructive impact of humans on the environment. Her work, Lightening Raptor Roost, atoned for the loss of the Ferruginous Hawk’s …