We usually have about half an hour or so between the sessions at the Adelaide Festival of Ideas to catch our breath, have some food, grab a coffee, chat with friends and take in the air. I try and do a bit of photography when I can:

Gary Sauer-Thompson, Adelaide Festival of Ideas, 2007

The discussions are intense as people are really engaging with the ideas on public issues that matter a lot to them. Many of the questions are sharp and to the point. This is largely an older, ABC Radio National audience that reckons John Howard has outlived his welcome, and its time for him to go if the country is to become a better place.

What will happen to the Festival when the older retired generation leaves the good earth? There are not that many young people in the audience.

Gary Sauer-Thompson, Adelaide Festival of Ideas #1, 2007

Old they may be, but they are angry at what has happened to Australia in the last decade. An enlightened Australia has been trashed by bigotry and prejudice and John Howard is responsible.

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