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The author reflects on the future of Editorial Collective of a journal "Social Alternatives." He suggests that limiting the content of the publication to no more than five articles will broaden an issue's interest as it will provide additional space for the publication of more general unsolicited articles. The author further recommends that the editors should ensure that the proposed changes for the journal should be followed through which will emphasize the old advantages and new benefits.

The article focuses on the views of the poetry editors of the journal "Social Alternatives" about publishing the poetry. It states that the poetry section of "Social Alternatives" represents an outlet for hundreds of lesser-known but talented and dedicated poet artists whose work confronts and challenges political and social issues of times. According to poetry editors Wendy Morgan and John Knight, they steadfastly refused to think that poems should advocate a narrowly political position in which politics outweighs poetics or aesthetics. On the other hand, poetry editor John Synott claimed that common sense is important to great poetry.

The article discusses various reports published within the issue, including one on a reconciliation of the competing demands of principled thinking and collective action by Peter Willis and another study that presents the evidence for a new sociocultural approach to meaningful and purposeful literary teaching and writing for children with Down syndrome by Karen Moni and Anne Jobling.

The article presents the profile of Jack de Vidas, specialist physician and cotributor to the poetry section of the periodical "Social Alternatives." Born in Broken Hill, New South Wales in 1914, Jack was educated in Adelaide, South Australia, where he won a scholarship to Prince Alfred College and ended up dux of the college. Jack served as a physician at the Mater Public Hospital and as a tutor in the Medical Faculty at The University of Queensland, where he is remembered by generations of graduates. Jack has long had a love for literature and the arts. As a school boy he says he developed a great love for the Latin poets, especially Catullus and Ovid. Jack's work has been read several times on the Australian Broadcasting Corp. and his haiku have won several prizes.

The poem "Plow a Straight Furrow" by John Knight is presented. First Line: My grandmother at sixty something; Last Line: the indifferent gulls floated on.

The poem "Lazarus Exposed" by John Knight is presented. First Line: After four days of mourning, Last Line: and we sent him back.

The poem "Somewhere South of Eden" by John Knight is presented. First Line: spike your hair; Last Line: sleeps under a ghost gum.

The poem "Taming the Wilderness" by John Knight is presented. First Line: To hold the future in the palm of your hand; Last Line: in a hundred years anyway. Won’t it?

The poem "Butterflies" by John Knight is presented. First Line: At the siding, railcars held shoes, Last Line: from the kitchen chimney.

The poem "The People You Leave Behind" by John Knight is presented. First Line: So all day long you sat quietly in the sand dunes; Last Line: into the cool water.

The poem "Resurrection" by John Knight is presented. First Line: Now green leaves and flowers unfurl, Last Line: the still pond. Quick, I'm gone!

The poem "Bone Flute..." by John Knight is presented. First Line: blind dancer; Last Line: of his hair.

The poem "Blind Worm and Greedy Time’s Decay" by John Knight is presented. First Line: I scraped the stubborn blade; Last Line: endures, and the plain ring on your finger.

The poem "From Derrida to Sara Lee" by John Knight is presented. First Line: in the courtyard; Last Line: some violets grow.

The poem "Roses and Forget-me-nots (an epithalamium & elegy)" by John Knight is presented. First Line: Last night's rain's still caught in the green moss; Last Line: and then propose the toast, as we do, now...

The article presents the poem "Epithalamium with elegy," by John Knight.

The article presents the poem "Dried flowers with hourglass," by John Knight. First Line: These flowers are everlasting; Last Line: And so my love, this love endures.

The article presents the poem "To Stand and Stare," by John Knight. First Line: This was a schoolgirl. Last Line: in the field.

The article presents the poem "Bodhisattva," by John Knight. First Line: for two days we had a snake in the house; Last Line: we found its skin on Nietzsche's Zarathustra.

The article presents the poem "Somewhere South of Eden," by John Knight. First Line: spike your hair; Last Line: sleeps under a ghost gum.

The author comments on the call for the exclusion of poetry in the Brisbane Writers' Festival by the organization called the Young People Against Poetry (YPAP) in Queensland. The group claims that poetry has negative effects on the lives of people. The YPAP has also lobbied for the banning of a state government curriculum review for poetry in schools and universities. For the author, contemporary poetry has become boring, prosy, didactic and impenetrable.

The article discusses the sentiments of the author in editing poetry. He stresses that there is a sense of accomplishment and triumph when one has done his job on time. He asserts that it is important on not to get too wrought up on punctuation, spelling and syntax. He emphasizes that editing an academic book is simpler and easier proposition than getting material in on time, checked, proofed and pruned to article size. He shares his gladness in not living in the midst of the third world conflict and gratefulness for having good friends.

The author provides updates about the journal "Social Alternatives." The issue contains a farewell section for poet, artist, and musician Reba Gostand, where promising work from new or little-known writers were included. Promotion of Tasmanian writers and writing such as Karen Knight, Robyn Mathison, and Lyn Reeves. Literary contributions of Helen Annand were presented.

The article relates the experiences of the author for the week in Australia. He attended the National Poetry Day grand and the Australian Poetry Festival held in Balmain Town Hall. He offers an overview about the historical novel "Under the Painted Eyes: A Story of Nepal," by Ferd Mahler. On the Internet, he also found out the First Australian Haiku Anthology edited by Janice Bostok and John Bird. At the Uniting Church on Sunday, he launched "Our Common Walk," a little book of devotional and everyday verse, by Elvie Klein.

The article reflects the opinion of the author on the problems encountered in the publishing and marketing of literary and art journals. According to the author, publishers share the same problems in the distribution of the journals since many writers want their works to be included in the publication yet only few buy the periodicals. The author added that most writers do not seem to be interested in the works of their fellows the reason why problems exist in the marketing of the journals.

The article presents the poem "Fur Elise…," by John Knight. First Line: "My legs are my best feature", you averred. Last Line: shall we have another glass?

The author discusses his perspectives about contemporary poetry readings that can be found in bookstores. According to him, one can always find rare and comprehensive poetry readings in second-hand bookshops where old editions are sold. In his review of various contemporary poetry books, he observed that desire and lust as portrayed in the literature continue to draw the attention of many readers.

The article reflects on the third annual Queensland Poetry Festival held at the South Brisbane Sailing Club's boathouse and under a marquee at Orleigh Park beside the Brisbane River in Queensland. The event was participated by several poets including Rebecca Edwards, Rob Riel, and Gina Mercer. There were also launches of obligatory books. Moreover, the author mentions about the great verses from the books "Coming Home From the World" and "The Blue Cloud of Crying," both by Peter Boyle.

The article presents the author's comments on the means which promote the use and appreciation of poetry in Australia. Writers' groups and associations, including various State Writer's Guilds and the Fellowships of Australian Writers promote poetry. The Poets' Union, Australia wide member-based organization for those with a passion for poetry helps promote poetry all round Australia.

Focuses on the author's lament regarding the difficulty of getting Australian people interested in poetry. Decrease of poetry publishers; Lack of distribution networks for small publishers; Features of the Queensland Poetry Festival.

The article presents the poem "Just Another Gig…," by John Knight. First Line: So sits our Orpheus here, Last Line: off his face, coat, pants, shirt, bones….

The article presents the author's comments about the spirit of social justice in the poems of many poets that are published in the journal. The author says that love, truth and equality do not exist in the modern world. He says that multinational corporations shape the national agenda in Australia. He says that despite many social problems faced by the country, the spirit of social justice is present in various poems published in the journal.

The article presents information about the journal's former poetry editors. Rebecca Edwards is the former editor who has recently been replaced by Lisa Catherine Ehrich. Her capabilities as an editor, poet and graphic artist has been acknowledged. She is welcomed for her enthusiasm and an almost encyclopedic knowledge of art and literature. The editorial bench of the journal is seeking verse that communicates effectively both to informed students of contemporary literature and to our broader readership. The journal is said to be reasonably Catholic in its range of choice of genres and forms.

The article presents the author's comments on issues related to the publication of the periodical "Social Alternatives." The author thanks readers who have been too patient or forgiving to draw his editorial lapses. The periodical will continue to feature the work of new poets. It also informs that the two poets of the periodical have launched a new book at the Light Poetry Festival in Tauranga.

The article presents the author's comments on issues related to the publication of the periodical "Social Alternatives." The periodical provides information on topics concerning sexuality. It's forthcoming issues will address sexuality, desire, and masculinity. The author congratulates Russell Harisson, who desk-topping the periodical, for his involvement in the publication of the periodical.

The article discusses various poems published within the issue including "Charles and Diana: The divorce," by Brian Lewis and "Too Right Mate: The well versed voter's satirical guide," by Bernard Gadd, John O'Connor and Anna Tarm.

Presents poetry publications in Australia. Includes `Famous Reporter'; `Paper Wasp'; `Bells Are Ringing.'

The article presents the poem "The Hand That Pushed Deletha," by John Knight. First Line: When working people put a lot of money; Last Line: could have been in advertising.

The article presents the author's views on editors making judgments as to what to publish. Helen Garner and Helen Demidenko, poetry editors of the periodical have their own mini-crisis over political correctness. But the thing to be noted is whether the circulation of the periodical will increase or not. Editing is all about making decisions of publishing. The periodical has a guest edited section for which contributors can send book reviews, general articles, poetry and short stories.

The article presents the poem "Sarajevo," by John Knight. First Line: Still holding hands; Last Line: under the moon.

The article discusses certain issues related to the October 1993 issue of the periodical "Social Alternatives." This issue has addressed the role of social protest in literature. It is meant to update and complement the theme of an earlier issue, Australian literature and social change. Periodical journalists Russell Harisson and John Leonard guest edited it and worked on typesetting and design. It remains committed to publishing poets who are accessible and relevant and not afraid to speak out on contemporary issues in Australia. Apology for including two graphics from the periodical "Fellowship," is also expressed in the article.