Governments should take care not to scare off private partners.

Geoff Lawson spent more than a year as coach of Pakistan, a talented but frustrating cricket team from a tumultuous nation. But, as Jesse Hogan reports, he fell in love with the place . . .

Despite being sacked as Pakistan coach, Geoff Lawson still has a soft spot for the team. He tells Jesse Hogan about his unique experiences there.

The Reverend Al Green rewards the faithful with his first Australian gig. By Greg Truman.

I am appalled by the attitude of the federal Coalition to the proposed emissions trading scheme, particularly Barnaby Joyce and his National colleagues ("Pledges to negotiate don't ring true for either side", October 20).