| On 7 April 1998, Australians woke up to the startling news that dogs and security guards in balaclavas had taken over the Patrick Stevedore-run docks around the country, locking out many workers.
It's a story of political intrigue, lies, double dealings, high stakes leaks, and … guns.
In this 6-part historical investigation, Conspiracy? War on the Waterfront, host Jan Fran talks to the major players: John Howard, Chris Corrigan, Greg Combet in this high-stakes clash. She also talks to workers on both sides of the fence, including the so-called ‘mercenaries’, who’ve never told their stories before. Don't miss this major new series from ABC Rewind.
And when two dietitians sat down to write an anti-diet book that promoted intuitive eating in the 1990s, it felt bold — radical even.
Beauty and fashion trends at the time were dominated by a thin obsession, with an intense focus on weight loss and fad diets.
Their book went on to encourage readers to abandon this mentality and instead tune into their bodies' natural hunger and satiety patterns.
Read our online feature to learn more about this approach and how, 30 years on, it continues to attract a large online following — including from celebrities like Demi Lovato and Gwyneth Paltrow.
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