In France and Australia, 11 November is commemorated as the day when the First World War ended. A sombre day of reflection. As an Australian I am not alone in …

The delayed Tokyo Olympics have begun. Many are understandably asking whether it was worth it for Australia to send off an Olympic team. The Australian government spent a mind-boggling $340 …

This week, 2500 years ago, a Greek fleet, off the waters of Athens, defeated a much larger Persian one. This naval victory against the odds put an end to the …

Australians continue to study the celebrated funeral oration attributed to Pericles at school and at university. Often the French are surprised to learn this. For them Australia is simply a …