“If ERT is being shut down owing to poor management, why cannot the Greek government also be shut down for the same reason?”

As the election date approaches, the news cycle as well as the public sphere is filled with issues that affect people’s lives, and demand the attention of the electorate

Greek stereotypes embedded in mainstream media

We are indifferent, slothful and complacent when it comes to maintaining our privileges but when faced with adversity, the Greek community invariably rises to the occasion

As the election date approaches, poll, media and caucus pressure is making it almost impossible for Prime Minister Julia Gillard to carry on leading the ALP and government

The initiative of the Greek Government to shut down ERT in order to restructure the national television and radio broadcaster is already threatening the stability of the govt

The news that the Greek Government has ordered the closure of Greece’s ERT and surrounded its buildings with troops is a monumental blow against freedom of speech

In part two, Dean Kalimniou explores the impact of the Crusaders on the Byzantine Empire.

Whilst acknowledging the merits and history Australia’s foundations Kostas Karamarkos makes the argument for an Australian republic.

In part 1, Dean Kalimniou looks at the clash between Western Christians and their Byzantine brothers