I am no scholar, academic or even an avid researcher of all things politics. I am a 31-year-old, mother of 3 children who are born into a world where war is raging. […]
Knowledge is power
Ramadan: a family affair
Ramadan brings with it a communal glow for many Muslims across the globe. For me, it will be one of new beginnings; this month will be my first Ramadan away from home, […]
Celebrating Christmas with the Our Lady of Lebanon community
Our Lady of Lebanon Church is preparing for Jesus’ birthday, and the excitement contagiously fills the air. Tania Kanaan interviews priests at the church to share with us the meaning of Christmas in Australia… The […]
The Engagement Illusion
During Ramadan, and in response to the bombing of Gaza, US President Barack Obama spoke at the annual White House Iftar. He called for both sides to come back to the negotiation […]
Faith, Feasts and Culture: Noticing the links
”You may personally be an atheist, or believe in aliens, but you can’t be Lebanese and not have come from a faith orientated background.” This statement was made to me recently, and […]
