National security vs the public s right to know. I feel we re living in very dangerous times here in Australia.one day we ll wake up and wonder how on earth we got here. MP
In a Canberra court room one of the most controversial trials ever to be held in Australia will soon get under way. The case is highly sensitive, with key evidence central to the allegations unlikely to ever be heard by the public. This could be.one of the most secretive trials in Australian history. Former judge
A former spy and his lawyer have been charged with conspiring to reveal secret information relating to an Australian intelligence operation aimed at a friendly foreign government.
Monday’s
Four Corners report “Are You Being Played?” by Lucy Carter, looks at what you need to know about the business of video games.
“The video games industry is in the business of manufacturing fun, and video games are fun for many people, but for a small percentage of people it can be misery.” Psychiatrist
Across the country, millions of Australians of all ages, play video games every day. They’re among hundreds of millions of gamers across the world.
Globally, the industry is worth an estimated $US175 billion, which is more than Hollywood and the music industry combined. From smart phones to consoles and desktops, gamers immerse themselves in imaginary worlds which can be far more appealing than real life.
At least we can’t be cited as the authors of this one…
Four Corners on Monday will screen “54 Days: China and the Pandemic” which is a report from the BBC’s
This World.
On the 23rd of January last year Chinese authorities announced they were locking down the city of Wuhan, home to some eleven million people. The Chinese government was desperate to contain an outbreak of a new virus that would soon be labelled COVID-19. What they didn’t reveal was that the virus had already been circulating for at least seven weeks while Chinese officials tried to stop the news of it getting out.
On
Four Corners next Monday “Fired Up”, reported by Michael Brissenden, looks closely at what’s driving the Federal Government’s push for a gas-fired future.
“You’ve got to do it with gas. You’ve got to do it with gas!” Prime Minister Scott Morrison
Prime Minister Scott Morrison couldn’t be clearer. As the country grapples with the twin challenges of recovering from the COVID-19 recession and the transformation of our energy system, he says gas is the key to Australia’s economic future.
“Gas…is helping to drive more affordable, reliable energy in this country. It can help us to bring down emissions. It’s the perfect complement to intermittent renewables.” Federal minister
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