Palestine, Herodotus and the Integrity of the Historical Record
Herodotus’s Palaistin? is the echo of older Semitic names, transmitted into Greek, and adopted by successive generations.
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February 17, 2026
Angus Taylor, in Conversation With… Angus Taylor
Fantastic. Great move. Well done, Angus.
February 14, 2026
Does Australia Have a Racism Problem?
Racism, particularly for Indigenous people and visible minorities, is a significant issue, despite Australia's strong integration and social cohesion.
February 13, 2026
No Less Than Life
Every life is of equal value – a truth without borders, without exceptions.
February 12, 2026
Isaac Herzog in Australia: Failed Diplomacy while Gaza is Destroyed
States must align their diplomatic practice with the principles they profess, including refusing gestures of friendship to those responsible for mass suffering.
February 10, 2026
Truth and Courage – the Moral Imperative to Resist Governmental Overreach
Resistance to governmental overreach and the abuse of human dignity is a moral imperative that may be carried out through non-violent acts.
February 9, 2026
The Real Face of Australia – Reforging a National Identity for the Twenty-First Century
We must build a united Australia, that honours its past, embraces its present diversity, builds of mutual respect and purpose.
February 8, 2026
Antisemitism, Indigenous Racism and Equity – Hierarchies in Australian Policies
A hierarchy of attention and resources to counter racism in Australia undermines our commitment to equality and cohesion.
February 7, 2026
A Prayer for What Remains
Here – is a city shaped by the weight of its own name: Gaza – guttural, grave, where thunder is man-made, and the lullabies are gravelled with shrapnel.Children walk barefoot…
February 6, 2026
Pauline Hanson – Unmasking the Myth of the Ordinary Australian Battler
Democracies require honest communicators who resist the temptation to leverage social anxiety.
February 5, 2026
Literary Lessons: The Fragility of Western Societies and Moral Decay
Civilisation’s formal achievements coexist with vulnerabilities that classic and modern narratives anticipate.
February 4, 2026
Seeking Justice and Accountability in Australia via the United Nations
Breaches of evidentiary practices demonstrate the racism and corruption within the AFP and ACT Government, opening avenues to the UN human rights forums.
February 3, 2026
Tertiary Education versus Social Media Superficiality and Cognitive Biases
The superficial emotive language of social media "facts" belies an illusion of superiority that fails the scrutiny of tertiary education.
February 1, 2026
Pauline Hanson and the Politics of Grievance – A Critical Examination of Divisive Populism
Grievance-driven politics needs to be challenged with positive policies and practical solutions.
January 31, 2026
The Midnight Ghost-Ride
I It was midnight in the country, And dust upon the lane – From city square to hollow field Echoed voices lost in pain. Men and women, worn and weary,…
January 28, 2026
Colonial Violence: The Wallabadah Manuscript and the Enduring Strength of Gamilaraay and Wiradjuri Peoples
The Wallabadah Manuscript recounts the resilience and endurance of the Indigenous people in the face of colonisation.
January 27, 2026
Aboriginal Society in First Fleet Art: Australia Day Reflections
The earliest records of British colonists shows Aboriginal people as skilled and knowledgeable custodians of the land.
January 26, 2026
We Are 28 Million, We Are One
We are 28 million, we are one. We gather under cloudless skies or scattered rain, our cities shining beside rivers and oceans, our towns stretching from sunrise to far horizon.We…
January 26, 2026
Dark Emu Rising - Happy New Year. Image courtesy David Stewart.
Emu Rising – Happy New Year
Dark Emu Rising in the southern night sky. Image courtesy David Stewart. In the velvet shroud of southern night, Milky Way rivers twist, gleam like forgotten songs, stars igniting in…
January 25, 2026