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Opinion

To the editor: Hydroxychloroquine is NOT a bleach

In his column 'Fear Blocks the road to Covid freedom' (CW, 12 August 2021), Gary Humphries erroneously claims that Hydroxychloroquine is "a type of bleach".

Fear blocks the road to Covid freedom

My resolve to not write columns about coronavirus took a tumble when a friend told me he won't get vaccinated against Covid-19.

Can Australian employers make you get a COVID-19 vaccine? Mostly not — but here’s when they can

The federal government hasn’t shut the door completely on employers pursuing mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policies of their own.

More ACT politicians? I don’t think so …

Former Chief Minister Jon Stanhope argued this week that it’s time to consider establishing local councils in Canberra. Is this a good idea?

What do I need to know about the Moderna vaccine? And how does it compare with Pfizer?

Australia’s medical regulator has provisionally approved another COVID-19 vaccine, Moderna, for use in Australia.

Were we wrong to fight in Afghanistan?

Observing events in Afghanistan at present is a like watching a car crash; the ultimate disastrous outcome has a grim inevitability.

To the editor: Australia Institute responds to criticisms

This month, the Australia Institute released State revival, a report on how state, territory and federal governments have managed COVID-19, and what that means for the federation.

Corona fatigue: the next enemy

Modern Australians don’t seem quite so well equipped to cope with the invisible bombardment of the coronavirus.

Labor gains clear Newspoll lead during Sydney lockdown, but will the economy save Coalition?

This week’s Newspoll, gave Labor a 53-47 lead, a two-point gain for Labor since the previous Newspoll three weeks ago.

To the editor: Do not raise age of criminal consent

Bill Stefaniak disagrees with his old Assembly colleague Gary Humphries that the age of criminal consent should be raised from 10 to 14.

Gaoling 10-year-olds: a study in failure

Should a 10-year-old go to gaol for a crime he or she might commit? Perhaps the answer depends on the crime.

Fairness? Relax! It’s whatever you want it to be

The Federal Opposition has homed in on findings last week by the Auditor-General that the Coalition Government has misused millions of dollars.

Jo Clay MLA: Beware the politics of old white men

Jo Clay MLA feels the need "to respond to yet another old white man making the same drab arguments used for eons to keep women out of the conversation and out of our public sphere".

Are we overreacting in the latest lockdown?

As Australia enters its latest lockdown, the question can be be asked: are we weighing the costs of a lockdown against the health risks?

From UFOs to COVID conspiracy theories, we all struggle with the ‘truth out there’

Facebook has reversed its decision to ban claims the virus was made in a lab, opening the door further to explore COVID conspiracy theories.

Contrasting NSW and Victoria lockdown coverage reveals much about the politics of COVID – and the media

Media coverage of the first few days of the COVID-19 outbreak in NSW has been different from that of the most recent lockdown in Victoria.

Intergenerational report to show Australia older, smaller and more in debt

Australia will be smaller and older than previously expected in 40 years time after a downward revision of projections in an intergenerational report in 20 years.

Nothing to fear from a smaller, older population

Sustainable Population Australia believes there is nothing to fear from the downward projection of population size in the 2021 Intergenerational Report from 40 million to 38.8 million by 2061.

To the editor: Plea to let Murugappan family stay

What will it take to make this Government finally realise that by granting the Murugappan family permission to stay and return to Biloela is a win-win situation.

To the editor: Call for statue of Marion Mahony Griffin

In his lop-sided dislike of statues of women in Canberra (CW 24 June 2021, p10), former ACT Chief Minister Gary Humphries is remiss in not remembering Marion Mahony Griffin.

To the editor: ACT education review ‘long overdue’

Re: Nick Fuller’s article ‘Liberals give ACT Government a failing school report’ (CW 24 June 2021, p18): I agree the independent systemic review of the ACT education system is not only needed but long overdue.

To the editor: climatologist refutes climate change comments

I must refute the comments expressed by ‘I. Pilsner’ of Weston (CW 17 June 2021, p20) concerning the issue of climate change as explored by Gary Humphies (CW 3 June 2021, p6).

Cramming cities full of electric vehicles means we’re still depending on cars — and that’s a huge problem

Transitioning from cities full of petrol-guzzling vehicles to cities full of electric ones won’t address all of the environmental issues.

Beware the politics of statue-erection

Labor and Greens women MLAs are promoting a petition to erect a statue of a prominent woman in Canberra by 2023.

‘You’re the best!’ Your belief in your kids’ academic ability can actually improve their grades

We have all met the parent who thinks their kid is the next Picasso. But it’s hard to know if these beliefs are helpful or harmful.

COVID lab-leak theory: ‘rare’ genetic sequence doesn’t mean the virus was engineered

The theory that COVID-19 was triggered by the Sars-CoV-2 virus being leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China was given new life.

Leaner, cost-effective, practical: how the 2032 Brisbane Games could save the Olympics

Though the official vote happens next month, Brisbane has already unofficially been awarded the hosting of the 2032 Summer Olympics.

To the editor: Green waste bins totally inadequate

Re: “Common sense dumped in West Belconnen” (CW 17 June 2021, p8). As a resident of West Belconnen, I agree whole heartedly with Gary Humphries regarding the green waste facility closure.

Australia’s 2.5% minimum wage rise: there’s something in it for you, and the economy

Australia has a serious wage problem. Over the past decade wages for all but the top 20% of income earners have flat-lined.

Which COVID vaccine is best? Here’s why that’s really hard to answer

With the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines accelerating, people are increasingly asking which vaccine is best?
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