OPINION- Page 6

Klavdia Papadopoulou: Dignity that captivated all!

Greece’s entry this year, Asteromata by Klavdia Papadopoulou, transcended Eurovision conventions. Klavdia Papadopoulou: Dignity that captivated all! uniting a nation and captivated an international audience—standing proudly above the contest’s typical standards. It’s been decades since Eurovision could be won with a song…

23 May, 2025

OPINION·POLITICS

CFMEU: Labor’s biggest headache

The allegations surrounding organised crime’s infiltration into the CFMEU have stirred up quite a uproar, though some may find the uproar pretentious. The CFMEU, often accused of behaving like an organized crime outfit itself, has long evoked little surprise or feigned shock…

24 July, 2024

CYPRUS·GREECE·OPINION

The coup of 15 July 1974 and the surrealism of Athens and Nicosia

The elites aim to sever Cyprus from Greece, it will be the “end of the game” By Harris A. Samaras* On July 15, 1974, some Greek and Cypriot compatriots – some of them brainless, some of them Ephialtes (Traitors) with all the…

17 July, 2024

CYPRUS·OPINION

50 years since the tragic Turkish invasion of Cyprus – Enough is enough!

This Sunday at 2p.m. all Hellenes should be at Melbourne’s Federation Square This Sunday, Federation Square in Melbourne will bear witness to a remarkable event: a gathering to mark 50 years since the tragic invasion and occupation of northern Cyprus. Organized by…

17 July, 2024

OPINION·POLITICS·SPORTS

Will the Paris 2024 Olympics be a platform for activist protests amid global tensions?

Dr Jamie Cleland: Senior Lecturer in Sport and Management, UniSA Athletes and sporting teams have frequently used the Olympics and other sporting events to make political statements through boycotts and protests. Ahead of the Paris Olympics kicking off this month and amidst…

12 July, 2024

OPINION·VICTORIA

Can one afford to die in Victoria?

While Victoria doesn’t yet have a death tax, the cost of enacting wills is set to soar by up to 650%. Under a new model under consideration, the Supreme Court’s probate office could collect over 1000% more in fees than it costs…

10 July, 2024

OPINION·VICTORIA

Australia launches a divisive Men’s Behavior Ministry

In a move stirring significant debate, the Premier of Victoria, Australia, has created a Ministry aimed at reprogramming men. Tim Richardson has been appointed as the nation’s first Parliamentary Secretary for Men’s Behavior Change, a decision driven by concerns over gender-based violence…

3 July, 2024

OPINION

Brace Yourselves – Mortgage Holders Face Impending Rate Hikes

As August looms ahead, Australian mortgage holders are anxiously monitoring the Reserve Bank’s next move, which could signal yet another increase in interest rates following a troubling surge in inflation. Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed a consumer price…

3 July, 2024

AUSTRALIA·OPINION

Melbourne Airport Rail Link – 60 years in the making

In March 1964, during question time in Victorian state parliament, the member for Broadmeadows John Wilton asked the minister for transport Edward Meagher the following question: “What is the estimated cost of implementing the proposed plan announced by him last year to…

28 June, 2024

OPINION

The True Cost of Aged Care – Who’s Really Paying the Price?

As our society ages, the costs associated with nursing home care are becoming a burden that many vulnerable elderly people and their families are struggling to bear. It’s staggering to think that some are being charged up to $3 million just to…

26 June, 2024

OPINION·VICTORIA

Time to Reconsider Juvenile Crime Policies for Community Safety

The Allan government is introducing a very extensive legislation on new youth crime laws, aiming to prevent young offenders from becoming serious criminals. One of the proposed changes relates to individuals aged 18 or older who recruit children for crimes. They will…

19 June, 2024

AUSTRALIA·OPINION

Mandatory Transparency: The Only Path to Effective Medical Cost Comparison

The Medical Costs Finder website, intended to assist Australians in comparing medical procedure costs, has proven to be another expensive failure, reminiscent of the doomed GroceryWatch and FuelWatch initiatives. Launched by the Coalition government in 2019 at an initial cost of $2.5…

12 June, 2024

OPINION·VICTORIA

The secret briefings for the lockdowns must be revealed

Last week the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) issued a landmark decision, ruling that there is a high public interest in releasing the material that supported the state government’s decisions to proceed with lockdowns. To date, these recommendations and the briefings…

5 June, 2024

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OPINION- Page 6

Klavdia Papadopoulou: Dignity that captivated all!

CFMEU: Labor’s biggest headache

The coup of 15 July 1974 and the surrealism of Athens and Nicosia

50 years since the tragic Turkish invasion of Cyprus – Enough is enough!

Will the Paris 2024 Olympics be a platform for activist protests amid global tensions?

Can one afford to die in Victoria?

Australia launches a divisive Men’s Behavior Ministry

Brace Yourselves – Mortgage Holders Face Impending Rate Hikes

Melbourne Airport Rail Link – 60 years in the making

The True Cost of Aged Care – Who’s Really Paying the Price?

Time to Reconsider Juvenile Crime Policies for Community Safety

Mandatory Transparency: The Only Path to Effective Medical Cost Comparison

The secret briefings for the lockdowns must be revealed

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