COVER
The Realists Take Charge
The election whupping marked the end of George W. Bush's radical experiment in partisan government - and a plea for politicians to get serious about solving problems
ON THE GROUND
Beazley Declares It's Time
Kim Beazley's kind, caring Labor Party
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The Neon Backyard (The Arts)
Even when he seemed only to be playing with color and form, Howard Arkley's great theme was Australian suburban life