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Erdem Koc

What is upstart magazine?

Hear from founding editor (and now La Trobe University academic), Erdem Koc and our current editor, Joely Mitchell, about the aims and purpose of upstart — the magazine for emerging journalists.

A warm smile snuffed out forever

Little can be said in the wake of the horrific news Australians and the global sporting community faced today, writes Erdem Koç.

What is upstart magazine?

Hear from founding editor (and now La Trobe University academic), Erdem Koc and our current editor, Joely Mitchell, about the aims and purpose of upstart — the magazine for emerging journalists.

A warm smile snuffed out forever

Little can be said in the wake of the horrific news Australians and the global sporting community faced today, writes Erdem Koç.

more from Erdem Koc

The Trail Wrap: Day Two

Day 2 of the election campaign was a little more exciting, as a gaffe by a Liberal Party candidate made news in other continents.

A living hell

In a little over two weeks, Turkey has been transformed into a fascist police state, with no sign of an end to the brutality soon, writes Erdem Koç.

Literally, whatever it takes

It’s easy to forget the ugly side that we’ve created to some of the most beautiful games in the world, writes Erdem Koç.

Setting some standards

Amidst what is often referred to as a ‘race to the bottom’, parliamentarians often forget the importance of proper conduct, writes Erdem Koç.

Carrying the burden post-EURO

It’s all fame and glory in Ukraine now, but locals are wondering what the legacy of the competition will be once the dust settles, writes Erdem Koc from Donetsk.

A clash of civilisations

The title play-off between Turkish arch rivals Fenerbahce and Galatasaray has been marred by the usual post-game violence. It’s this culture which Erdem Koç says makes Australia the envy of the sporting world.

Making sense of Labor’s leadership showdown

After months of leadership speculation, the debacle which has put the ALP into crisis will be resolved on Monday. Erdem Koç breaks down the week’s dramatic events and looks ahead to what’s next.

Theatre review: Macbeth Mutfakta

It’s always dangerous territory when classical Shakespearean plays are adapted in abstract ways. But Erdem Koc writes that putting Macbeth and co in the kitchen has proven to be just the recipe.

Script it like Beckham

Exhibition games can often underwhelm football fans, and last night’s contest between Melbourne Victory and LA Galaxy was certainly no exception, says Erdem Koc.

A struggle for survival

On a recent trip through the Western Balkans, Erdem Koç explains how he was left with a feeling of helplessness when listening to stories from the war.

Rhetoric on cue

The federal government’s new asylum seeker policy has reignited the debate from last year’s federal election. But as Erdem Koc explains, there’s one term in this debate which is both misleading and misinformed.

In search of a stronger pulse

Sydney-based journalist Amelia Freelander knew there’d be challenges when she signed up to volunteer in a rural indigenous community in Western Australia. But as she explained to Erdem Koc, the local elders taught her just as much about herself as their culture.

A red card for the refs?

The FIFA World Cup has been no stranger to controversy this year. As Erdem Koc explains, many football fans are seeing red over sloppy referee decisions.