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Opinion

Shane Rattenbury: Time for transformative change

Shane Rattenbury MLA, leader of the ACT Greens, gives his thoughts on 2023, and what lies ahead for next year.

Australian farms among most productive in the world

Aside from farmers’ skills, a nation’s agricultural potential is dependent on three key variables: good rainfall, plentiful sunshine and secure rights over the land that is being used for farming purposes.

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr reflects on 2023

“As 2023 draws to a close, I can report on another big year of progress,” writes Chief Minister Andrew Barr.

To the editor Lee/Castley leadership and Narrabundah Bill

Lee/Castley leadership deserves a go If the Canberra Liberals want to ensure they spend another four years in opposition, having lost next year’s October election, they should definitely adopt the suggestion from Helen...

Fit the Bill: Canberra Liberals need Jeremy Hanson

Liberal leader Elizabeth Lee last week removed Jeremy Hanson as her deputy. The up-and-coming, talented Leanne Castley became deputy. The vote was apparently five to three. Several days later, Elizabeth announced her shadow cabinet, and Jeremy Hanson and Elizabeth Kikkert were left out.

Shane Rattenbury: Could this be the end of the fossil fuel era?

ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury shares his thoughts on COP28, the 28th UN Climate Change conference, which finished in Dubai this week.

Emma Davidson will continue the fight for disability rights

Emma Davidson reflects on her three years as Minister for Disability, and shares her views on federal disability policy.

ACT energy policy denies consumers choice

On 8 December, the ACT became the first Australian jurisdiction to ban gas connections to new housing developments.

Christmas pastoral letter: God is with us

Bishop Mark Short, Anglican Diocese of Canberra & Goulburn, shares his Christmas pastoral letter for the holiday season.

To the editor: Lee should step aside, bushfire response and plenty more

To the editor: Lee should step aside, bushfire response and plenty more

Fit the Bill: PNG Kumuls’ Canberra connection

Now, Papua New Guinea is the only country in the world that has rugby league as its national sport. It appears that the Kumuls – the PNG national team – could be admitted into the National Rugby League (NRL) in 2027. 

Parents, beware shiny baubles this Christmas

Canberra-based writer and host of Alex the Seal podcast, Jo Pybus, offers sage advice for parents facing the daunting task of choosing gifts for children this Christmas.

OPINION: The environmentalist cult demands human sacrifice

The modern environmentalist movement is often compared to a religion. Indeed, a great number of environmentalists are Gaia worshipers who perceive ‘Mother Earth’ as a living entity

ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury responds to claims of anti-Semitism

The ACT and Australian Greens completely reject, and have always completely rejected, antisemitism. It is one of the most dangerous forms of hate in our community.

Fit the Bill: Julian Leeser suggests path for ALP to reclaim inner-city seats

First, congratulations to Dave Sharma on winning the NSW Liberal Senate preselection. He is a quality person, and should make an excellent addition to our national parliament.

Jo Clay: How do we build what we need for the future we want?

How do we make sure cities have the right infrastructure for the future? Prioritise what we need in a climate emergency? Do all this sustainably?

Policing vs health: Time for a paradigm shift in the ACT

The thin blue line has been stretched to its limits in the ACT, and it’s having a physical and mental health toll on police, says Australian Federal Police Association president, Alex Caruana.

Andrew Leigh urges Aussies to give generously on ‘Giving Tuesday’

As more charities struggle to meet demand for their services and goods, Andrew Leigh MP, Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury, Assistant Minister for Employment, and Member for Fenner, urges Australians to give generously on 'Giving Tuesday'.

To the editor: time for change, humanity not hate, and more

To the editor: time for change, humanity not hate and more

Fit the Bill: Europe, gay pride match, and Canberra Hospital woes

Bit of a mismatch this week, folks, but there’s a lot on. 

Down to business: Plea to be polite to frontline workers

Over the last few weeks, I’ve had three different frontline customer service people from completely different businesses randomly but explicitly thank me for being polite, and for being understanding and patient.

To the editor: Israel and Palestine, Jacinta Price and more

To the editor: Israel and Palestine, Jacinta Price and more

Fit the Bill: No place for hate in Australia

It is very worrying to me to see the useful idiots of the Australian Left all come out and support Hamas.

To the editor: retirement villages, women in business and more

To the editor: retirement villages, women in business and more

Who will write the rules for AI? How nations are racing to regulate artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a label that can cover a huge range of activities related to machines undertaking tasks with or without human intervention.

Fit the Bill: Albo could be a oncer

It’s rare for first-time governments not to be given a second term (indeed, it hasn’t happened since 1931), but there is now a real potential for that to occur to the Albanese Labor government if the Coalition play their cards right.

Opinion: Elizabeth Lee: One year out for a better Canberra

Canberra Liberals Leader Elizabeth Lee today launched her election campaign for 2024. Here is the speech she gave at the National Press Club.

To the editor: Roos, SUVs, Renewables and more

To the editor: Roos, SUVs, Renewables and more

Opinion: Thoughts and prayers

Canberra-based writer and host of Alex the Seal podcast, Jo Pybus shares 'Thoughts and Prayers’ - a reflection on the recent mass shooting in Maine, USA, the Voice Referendum, and the reverence given to God and people with a god complex.

Fit the Bill: Majority verdicts in jury trials a good move by ACT Government

This week, I would like to congratulate the ACT Government for doing something right for a change.
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