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Saturday, November 23, 2024

Opinion

To the editor: free to debate issues

Why is it that some people who do not like the subject of a letter or article, criticise the magazine?

To the editor: Stefaniak’s misogynistic attacks on elected women

It does no credit to your publication to print partisan, ageist, misogynistic attacks on women who have been democratically elected by their communities to represent them.

To the editor: Obscene house prices must end

Empathising with, T Bialkowski’s lament regarding obscene and unconscionable house prices young generations are confronted with.

Zita Mary Clinic and election wash-up

Since the days of former ACT Health Minister Kate Carnell in the late 1990s, the Zita Mary Clinic at Calvary Hospital has been treating northside cancer patients.

ACT kangaroo cull: The Killing Must Stop

Concerned ACT residents whose rates and taxes fund the killing of kangaroos, demand a stop to all killing on Canberra nature reserves and a public inquiry into the full impacts of this annual slaughter

Opinion: Mark Parton’s Aboriginal journey

Mark Parton MLA, Canberra Liberals member for Brindabella, shares his thoughts about his Aboriginal heritage on Reconciliation Day.

ALP and Coalition need to cooperate for Australia’s sake

Firstly, congratulations to Albo on becoming PM and especially congratulations to Canberra’s very own Katy Gallagher on becoming finance minister.

To the editor: Housing for all

Housing has become a commodity that creates windfall profits for big-time investors and multinational corporations.

Strange campaign but major parties differ on housing

I make the following observations. It has been a strange campaign with both sides not doing as well as they could.

State of the states: six politics experts take us around Australia in the final week of the campaign

In the first week of the campaign, we journeyed around the country with six politics experts to examine the key seats and issues affecting different parts of the Australia.

Opinion: Cost of living tells a tale of two Canberras

Canberra’s cost of living puts many within our community at risk, says ACTCOSS Deputy CEO Adam Poulter, and we have a political choice.

Stuff-up or conspiracy? Whistleblowers claim Facebook deliberately let important non-news pages go down in news blackout

The Wall Street Journal published information from whistleblowers, alleging Facebook deliberately caused havoc in Australia last year.

Zed Seselja: Fighting for more homes and land for Canberrans

Zed Seselja points out that in the ACT we have a unique situation where the local ACT Labor Greens Government have complete control of land release, creating a monopoly that restricts the availability of homes.

How a volcanic bombardment in ancient Australia led to the world’s greatest climate catastrophe

Australia’s own ancient volcanoes' eruptions were so large they initiated the world’s biggest ever climate catastrophe.

Is our electoral system truly democratic? How Australia stacks up on 4 key measures

In Australia, we choose our political representatives and governments through a democratic electoral system.

Opinion: Albanese’s NDIS interview backlash detracts from real issue

As news that Anthony Albanese failed to recall NDIS policy details dominates the headlines, I can’t help but feel frustration that the focus is on ‘memorisation’ over ‘implementation’.

Life experience essential for a successful politician

I have noted over the years a propensity for all major parties – ALP, Liberals and Greens – to put up candidates for election with little real-life experience.

When you hear business, think people

You might be surprised to learn that there are more than 31,000 businesses – bona fide, actively trading companies – here in Canberra.

Housing insecurity: the tale of ‘a quiet Australian’

Kate and her (primary school aged) daughter have had to move four times in three years. 

For first homebuyers, it’s Labor’s Help to Buy versus the Coalition’s New Home Guarantee. Which is better?

Each side is offering something for first homebuyers this election, but the nature of the support is quite different.

Time to put people with disability at the centre of the NDIS

Last week, I was proud Bill Shorten launched Labor’s plan to fix the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

A stadium for Canberra

Interestingly there was a proposal by the casino owners a few years ago to build a new stadium/convention centre near their venue and a new indoor pool.

To the editor: Confused by apparent double standards

This letter writer is confused that those incensed by Scott Morrison saying he was lucky to have healthy children, are not incensed when unborn babies with a disability are aborted.

Two-up, Gallipoli and the ‘fair go’: the Anzac myth

Two-up is an Australian gambling game in which two coins are placed on a small piece of wood called a “kip” and tossed into the air.

To the editor: Time to end corporal punishment of children

aturday 30 April is International Day to End Corporal Punishment of Children. The list of countries prohibiting corporal punishment in all settings, including the home, is growing fast.

From the editor: ‘A Song of Hope’ by Oodgeroo Noonuccal

To commemorate Anzac Day, this week’s cover story has a special focus on Australia’s Indigenous service men and women, such as Lance Corporal Kathleen (Kath) Walker (Oodgeroo Noonuccal) who served in WWII.

Problems in ACT Housing

This week I am writing about the woeful performance of the ACT Greens/Labor government in sending letters to about 400 mainly elderly public housing tenants telling them they had to get out of their homes.

To the editor: ACT Cat Plan worsens street cat issue

I am concerned about the implications of the ACT Cat Plan 2021-2031 and the Domestic Animal Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 for unowned and semi-owned cats in the ACT.

To the editor: Albo didn’t know key data; time to forget ScoMo holiday

This letter writer argues Albo didn't forget key economic data, he didn't know it; and that those criticising ScoMo for taking an overseas holiday during the Black Summer Bushfires should apologise to him.

Few restrictions, no spending limit, and almost no oversight: welcome to political advertising in Australia

So the federal election is on. Billboards are suddenly plastered with party slogans, campaign ads are all around us, and our social media feeds are flaring up with political spin.
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