No such thing as a free trade Prime Minister John Howard has agreed to a trade deal with the United States that puts Australia’s wider trade interests at risk and poses a particular threat to South Australia, writes John Spoehr more

Perception modification Debate over genetically modified foods has split into warring camps. New research in Adelaide might clear some smoke and help to refocus the issues, writes David Sly more

Watching and waiting Both sides know that Mark Latham can win the next Federal election – but he will have to win over South Australians to do so, says Geoff Anderson more

Climate of concern Ian Henschke is presenter of ABC TV current affairs program Statewide. more

The Festival of now The sole intent of the Adelaide Festival should be to deliver a powerful statement about contemporary art, four-time artistic director Anthony Steel tells David Sly more

Celebration of real art Robyn Archer, artistic director in 1998 and 2000, says the spirit of adventure is still alive more

Silents shattered Talking pictures came to Adelaide for the first time 75 years ago this month. James Potter recalls the thrill of the new more