Opinion
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Nazism: A deadly disease that must be eradicated
After the disgraceful march of neo-Nazis, last week, it is important to make clear that Nazism is not politics. It is not ideology. It is a cancer. Like every cancer, …
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The entangled fabric of Australia: Navigating identity in the wake of the 31 August marches
On August 31, 2025, Australia experienced a nationwide mobilisation that exposed deep-seated tensions within its social fabric. Dubbed the “March for Australia,” these gatherings spanned major cities from Hobart to …
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A door open, but no one enters: Greece’s lost opportunity in Melbourne
Over a decade ago, I was asked to chair a meeting between the then visiting Greek Minister for Tourism and various travel agents in Melbourne. The meeting was organised in …
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My father, Tsitsanis’s scoundrel
Father’s Day is a time to reflect on the men who shaped our lives, in all their complexity — their struggles, triumphs, and the legacies they leave behind. In kicking …
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Diatribe: From exile to echo – John Catapodi and the earliestGreek footprint in Australia
In the vast, unrelenting tapestry of Empire, its weft composed of dominion, its warp of human exile, there are names that emerge fleetingly, like fireflies in the dusk, bearing with …
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From local legends to national vision and platform: The Australian Championship arrives
Football in Australia has always been fuelled by passionate voices – clubs, players, fans, volunteers, communities – all who care deeply about our nation, their communities, and the beautiful game. …
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Authoritarian rulers aren’t new – here’s what Herodotus, an early Greek historian, wrote about them
“No Kings” rallies. “Good Trouble” protests. “Rage against the Regime” uprisings. These events in the first seven months of President Donald Trump’s second term, along with public opinion polls, show …
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Churchill: pragmatism, principle, and political vision
I am an admirer of Winston Churchill in so many ways. He did have his major shortcomings, such as being the instigator of the ill-fated Gallipoli campaign in 1915, and …
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Beyond rhetoric: Why Australia’s Tax Reform Summit must be more than consensus theatre
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will open his long-awaited economic reform roundtable on Tuesday, following weeks of build-up. Over three days in Canberra, key figures including former Treasury secretary Ken Henry, ACCC …
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Diatribe: Premature celebration? A reflection on Greek language education
In diasporic Greek communities across the globe, and particularly in Australia, the existence of Greek language schools is often heralded as a cultural triumph. We commemorate anniversaries, issue proclamations of …