The origin of Islamic militancy
What is it about Islam that motivates so many shocking attacks on Jews, Christians, and the Western world? Following the…
Feeling unwelcome in my country
I am feeling increasingly unwelcome in the country of my birth, as I am subjected to ubiquitous welcomes to and…
Language is shaping Australia
How do we protect Australian culture if we cannot understand each other?
Gaza’s squandered opportunities
In 2005 the people of Gaza had a great opportunity for a new future filled with hope and potential. Israel,…
The tragedy of Gaza
Peace begins with the release of hostages
Mad about the climate
When my wife and I visited Japan in springtime a few years ago, we first stayed in Ueno, near Tokyo.…
Is Australia cactus?
Divided by land, language, and law
Wondering about winter
As I bask in the warm Autumn sunshine under a deep blue sky in Adelaide, I wonder when one of…
The Voice’s power play
Later this year, Australians will be asked to vote in a referendum to add a new chapter to the Australian…
In need of a tree?
As traumatic accounts of families struggling to pay their mortgages or rent fill our newspapers and TV screens, spare a…
ScoMo’s religious freedom plans may be worse than doing nothing
When a devout Christian teacher takes legal action against a private Christian school claiming unlawful discrimination, what does protection of…
