Dialogue
Burning down the house: Bushfire seasons around the world
Growing up in Australia, one is no stranger to raging wind, seas, brutal and harsh sunlight, and the constant blazing fires that char their way through every summer. For those …
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New EU migration pact driven by political compromise, not humanitarianism
The EU has revealed its long-awaited pact on migration and asylum. Brought forward by a week, the timing seems an attempt to pacify the outrage over the devastating fire at …
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Maria Vamvakinou’s ‘thoughts’ are with Jenny Mikakos
Maria Vamvakinou sent a message of support to Jenny Mikakos following her resignation as health minister: My thoughts are with Jenny today. The very difficult decision she has made today …
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Opinion: Making Greek entertainment more accessible and attractive to younger generations
Engaging with culturally and linguistically diverse media can often be the catalyst for practicing language and staying connected with ones heritage. Between satellite television, Greek-Australian broadcasting and the internet, there …
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What the Greek classics tell us about grief and the importance of mourning the dead
Months since the start of the coronavirus crisis, our ability to mourn and process death remains disrupted due to the ever-present fear of the threat of the coronavirus and the …
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“Greece worries about its security, Germans worry about the refugees
“When Germans think about Lesbos they think about the misery of refugees and the horrific fires in the Moria camp. When the Greek government thinks about Lesbos it thinks first …
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The new Australian citizenship test: can you really test ‘values’ via multiple choice?
The Morrison government has announced plans to revamp the Australian citizenship test. From November 15, there will be new test questions on “Australian values”. What does this new, “clear focus” on values …
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From WW2 to Ebola: what we know about the long-term effects of school closures
Closing schools has been one response around the world to try to stop the spread of COVID-19. In Australia, states mandated an end to face-to-face learning for some time during …
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Albanese solution: Let’s use the RAAF to bring back Aussies stuck overseas
Amid mounting concern about Australians stranded overseas during COVID-19, Labor leader Anthony Albanese has offered a solution. This week, he suggested using the Royal Australia Air Force (RAAF) VIP aircraft …
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Australia’s abandoned visa holders kicked, spat on and feel like ‘garbage’ and ‘dirt’
In early April, Prime Minister Scott Morrison sent a clear message to temporary visa holders that if they were no longer financially solvent to ride out the pandemic, they were …