Opinion
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Balancing the books or playing politics? Labor’s tax cuts and the future of economic fairness
As Australia heads into another election cycle, the Albanese Government’s proposed income tax cuts have become a contested issue. Framed by Labor as a necessary response to mounting cost-of-living pressures, …
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From Billy Belly to fighting fit: Billy’s journey to reclaim his health
Sometimes in the shower I couldn’t see my toes. Often, I would see people staring at my man boobs. I would ask people not to stare at my man boobs …
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Diatribe: Philhellene on the March
A few days before the march commemorating Greek Independence Day was to take place, I received the following text message: «Γεια σου θείο. Μπορούμε να έρθω στην παρέλασι το Κυριακή;». …
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Diatribe: Idles of March
There are few things worse than being the token Greek at a Lebanese wedding, especially one where the guests, having visited the Melbourne barakia in the nineties with their Greek …
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Who owns Homer? Education, power, and the brawl over the Classics
A recent bill sponsored in the Utah State legislature (SB 334: Center for Civic Excellence at Utah State University) proposes to create a new center for the institution’s general education …
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Beware: A Victorian ruling that could expose your home to land tax if you mix business with living
Navigating the delicate balance between using your home as a personal residence and as a place of business is increasingly challenging. A Victorian State Revenue Ruling, known as LTA.001 (version …
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Dutton’s fuel excise cut: A populist lifeline or a fiscal time bomb?
Peter Dutton’s proposal to halve the petrol excise for 12 months is a bold, populist manoeuvre in the Liberals’ armoury as we head for the Federal elections of May 3. …
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Papua: Freedom or occupation on Australia’s doorstep?
On Greek Independence Day, people around the world honour the valour and courage of those who fought tirelessly for freedom during their war of independence against the Ottoman Empire. This …
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Diatribe: KOLOKOTRONOCLASM
It is a phenomenon as old as the world itself. The Vikings knew it, which is why all their myths coalesce around Ragnarök, the last battle in which the gods …
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Why the Roman Empire dominates our imagination
Heard the masses muttering, “Have you thought of the Roman Empire today?” Seen the countless, often-hilarious memes of men contemplating the gods, gladiators, and glory of ancient Rome? All the …