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Keywords: Good Life

  • AUSTRALIA

    Zookeeper Irwin preached the wrong message

    • Binoy Kampmark
    • 18 September 2006
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    The story of Irwin's life, already being written, will conclude that he was a good conservationist, a global ambassador for protecting 'dangerous' animals. But how can the owner of a zoo be worthy of such a title? Zoos are enclosures that imply a loss of sanctuary and celebrate the subjugation of nature.

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  • AUSTRALIA

    Observations from our contributors

    • Morag Fraser, David Glanz, Anthony Ham, Andrew Bullen
    • 26 June 2006

    Dr Seuss’ books, Peace under fire, The good life, Sidney Nolan

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  • ARTS AND CULTURE

    Rich harvest

    • Alana Harris
    • 18 June 2006

    Christine Trimingham Jack’s Growing Good Catholic Girls: Education and Convent Life in Australia brings back memories for Alana Harris.

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