The Transit Lounge

Gregory Altreuter 

It’s a practice dating back to the Middle Ages, perhaps even ancient Greece: when the body of a relative was buried where it fell, some kind of memorial was left to mark it. Today, the “roadside memorial” is more popular than ever.

Gregory Altreuter 

General David Petraeus, the US commanding officer in Iraq, has presented his testimony to the American House of Representatives and Senate regarding the results of President Bush’s “surge”, now six months old. He has been questioned by the relevant committee members in each of the chambers and the results are what we were led to expect when George Bush was in Sydney, attending the APEC conference.

Alison Atkinson-Phillips

During the Asia-Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) meetings in Sydney, the focus was on regional security. However, many believe security and world peace come less from military strategies than on efforts aimed at increasing equality. Thankfully, politicians are already starting to hear the message.

Alison Atkinson-Phillips

I love to travel. I love to go other places, to wander around an unknown city and get lost in unfamiliar sights and smells. Each place I go to, and the people I meet while I’m there, teaches me something new. So here’s my list: seven places that have taught me to wonder.

Mardi Lumsden 

Well, I had to come clean some time: I am a reformed reality TV junkie. But watching wasn’t enough for me. I have auditioned for every reality TV program in Australia, apart from Big Brother. (I had to draw the line somewhere.)