The symbolism and protocol of official visits sheds light on the awkward relationship between the motherland and the diaspora.

The borders we construct, begin in our minds.

Photographer Heidi Seraphim shares a photographic journal from her road trip to the Grampians.

Billy Cotsis takes us back to 1453 and imagines what the last Byzantine Emperor Constantine Paliologos would have to say.

The striving city is undergoing a resurgence as a point of cultural reference, which may undermine its own identity.

In a week where the world was mourning, Peter Dutton went on to bang the drum of war, attacking the ABC and labelling asylum seekers as “fake refugees”.

Dean Kalimniou comments on Professor Tamis’ thought-provoking article ‘The First Generation is Declining’.

My Big Fat Greek Week.

Gerry Georgatos makes the argument for why funding should be directed to providing people with the support needed rather than research.

Alexander Billinis explores several factors that may be colluding to produce a violent thaw in the region in the near future.