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When Opposition Leader Sussan Ley was asked about the deaths of Palestinian children in Gaza – while “incredibly distressing” – she appeared to indicate that the blame lays with Hamas. Then, when a journalist tried […]

By Walt Zlotow As reported in The Times of Israel July 24, far-right Heritage Minister Amichay Eliyahu told Haredi radio station Kol Barama that: “The government is racing ahead for Gaza to be wiped out. […]

In a world that is finally waking up to the urgent need for justice and peace in the Middle East, Australia has chosen silence and hesitation. While 147 of the 193 United Nations member states […]

By Peter Brown The situation surrounding the U.S.-Australia beef trade deal is a mix of political posturing and practical realities. President Trump has claimed a major victory, boasting that Australia’s decision to ease restrictions on […]

Scotland, the land of lefties, lochs, kilts, and coos (that’s cows to you non-Gaelic speakers), is buzzing – or rather, bagpiping – with controversy. The Scots, known for their love of haggis and their left-leaning […]

In a rare public rebuke coming from one of Australia’s prominent right-wing voices, Sky News’ Chris Kenny tore into Pauline Hanson and her three fellow One Nation senators for their symbolic gesture at yesterday’s first […]

By Peter Brown   The Right-Wing Outrage Over a Welcome to Country On the first day of the new parliament, you might expect the national conversation to focus on issues that genuinely affect people’s lives: […]

By Helen Reynolds On the opening day of the 48th Parliament, a striking gesture by Pauline Hanson and her One Nation senators – turning their backs during the Acknowledgement of Country – has reignited debates […]

By John Sherman   Australia stands at a crossroads, facing mounting pressure from an AUKUS partnership that increasingly compromises its sovereignty. The trilateral agreement with the United States and United Kingdom, initially framed as a […]

By Walt Zlotow   My local paper, the Chicago Tribune, misses major reasons risk of nuclear war is becoming more likely The Trib was right to editorialise July 14 about the increasing possibility of nuclear […]

By Maria Millers Thanks mostly to modern medicine we are living longer and enjoying the kind of old age past generations never dreamt of, allowing many to follow their passions: enjoying their grandchildren, joining classes, […]

Much has already been written and said about the Australian Government’s proposed plan to combat antisemitism. The issue has sparked debate across politics, academia, and civil society. While I welcome any serious effort to address […]

By R. Najjar The federal government has announced its intention to introduce harsh penalties for antisemitic behaviour and language. On the surface, this is a welcome move. Antisemitism is a vile, corrosive force that has […]

“Come back with your shield – or on it” (Plutarch, Mor.241) was supposed to be the parting cry of mothers to their sons. Mothers whose sons died in battle openly rejoiced, mothers whose sons survived […]