Eric's recent articles

10 February 2025
Why doesn't God save the day?
The catastrophic conflict between Israel and the Palestinians (the present “ceasefire” notwithstanding) has done nothing to relieve the centuries-old contradictions that exist between and within our three monotheistic religions: Judaism, Islam and Christianity.

24 September 2024
Standards are slipping at the embattled ABC. Here's how it can fix itself
The first time I went into the BBC's Broadcasting House in London (it was 50 years ago), I was struck by the inscription on the foyer wall that encapsulates the corporation's royal charter. It stated the BBC's role was to inform, educate and entertain.

5 November 2021
Do the ABC's journalistic standards matter? That's a leading question!
The ABC's integrity could be undermined if its journalists continue to use interview techniques that allow those in power to avoid accountability.