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Opinion

New tests lie ahead for Anzac spirit

With news of the royal commission into veteran suicide still rolling across the airwaves, I found myself last weekend in Bundanoon.

COVID-19 cost more in 2020 than the world’s combined natural disasters in any of the past 20 years

What was the total cost of the COVID-19 pandemic last year? more than the world’s combined natural disasters in any of the past 20 years.

50 years of royal commissions — here’s how they make a difference

Scott Morrison announced a royal commission into veteran suicides — the fourth royal commission set up under his prime ministership.

Why this trial was different: Experts react to guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin

Scholars analyze the guilty verdicts handed down to former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the 2020 murder of George Floyd. Outside the courthouse, crowds cheered and church bells sounded – a...

British royals tend to survive a full three decades longer than their subjects

Research by S. Jay Olshansky has shown British royals tend to live a full three decades longer than their subjects.

Vital Signs: Christine Holgate’s ‘principal’ error was applying corporate logic to Australia Post

Christine Holgate’s demise as Australia Post’s chief executive shows public-sector norms and private-sector competition don’t mix well.

‘I regularly see cars driven badly’: An open letter in support of e-scooters

Mark Fletcher would rather see a few dozen e-scooters parked badly around the ACT than hundreds of cars clogging up roads.

Can our health system handle the rollout?

The corona crisis has brought out the best in our nation’s leaders, both political and bureaucratic. But it has also exposed their weaknesses.

House prices are climbing alright, but not for the reason you might think

It’s tempting to think home prices are soaring because there aren’t enough homes, but that can’t explain the takeoff from about 2000.

Political capital: Canberra Liberals clawing out of the grave

It’s six months since the October 2020 ACT election and the humiliating defeat handed to the Canberra Liberals. The electorate delivered them their sixth successive election loss, rubbing salt into the wound by throwing in a 3% swing against them after nearly 20 years in opposition.

Open letter to PM: Ensure Budget makes women’s lives easier

In line with the theme of IWD21, 'Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world’, an open letter to the PM calls on him to address Australia’s 'gender crisis'.

To the editor: Mates4Mates supports women too

While veteran issues are often seen as a male-centric issue, Mates4Mates says it’s important that female veterans impacted by service feel seen and heard.

To the editor: Our economy intertwined with China

Oh well, Katter has an opinion, writes C. Wright of Canberra. Our economy is intertwined with China. Australia and China have a history of mutual benefit.

Letter to the editor: ‘We can live without China’

"We can live without China; the proof is in the pudding" argues Bob Katter, Kennedy MP, and says there are other markets in Asia to focus on.

Should COVID-19 vaccines be compulsory?

As Australia rolls out the COVID-19 vaccine, policymakers face a complex question: should they make the vaccine compulsory?

Why Walter Burley Griffin’s other half was his equal

Experts agree it is time to learn more about Marion Mahony Griffin, whose hand painted the first plans of our capital city.

Letter to the Editor: World Wetlands Day

Wetlands in NSW are disappearing at an alarming rate. According to government data, NSW had 110,000 hectares of wetlands in 2017.

What Australia Day means to Elizabeth Lee

Canberra Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee speaks about arriving in Australia as a child from Korea, and her gradual acceptance of two cultures.

Diggers in Afghanistan: Where did it go wrong?

In the face of the Brereton inquiry into Australian troops in Afghanistan, former Minister for Defence (2007-2009), Joel Fitzgibbon MP, argues Australia must maintain our respect and admiration for Australian Defence Force personnel.

Ending gender-based violence is more important than ever

The Minister for Women and for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence welcomes 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

Opinion: the US election and why you should care

The question on everyone’s lips today is who will win the US election and be the next President of the United States? Joe Biden or Donald Trump?

Election day 2020: No queue, no democracy sausage

This year, despite my best intentions to heed the ACT Electoral Commission’s appeal to “Vote safe. Vote early” – as the vast majority of the ACT electorate did – I found myself waiting until today, Saturday 17 October, the official election day, to cast my vote.

ACT Election 2020: Alistair Coe speaks

Prior to election day Canberra Liberals leader Alistair Coe writes of "making Canberra the best place to live, work and raise a family".

Women hardest hit by rural doctor shortage

A medicine academic and regional GP from Orange says women are hit hardest by Australia’s rural doctor shortage, and more needs to be done to ensure all women have access to a female doctor, regardless of where they live.

From the editor: Being grateful is good for you

Regular readers will be familiar with my “reasons to be grateful” that round off most columns.

National Cabinet meeting a flashpoint for future of Federation

Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud believes tomorrow's National Cabinet meeting (Friday 21 August) has become a flashpoint for the future of Australia’s Federation. “Unless Premiers commit to work with one another to find...

From the editor: The male #Karen

A quick Facebook poll CW conducted this week and research of previous mentions elsewhere, suggests the male equivalent of #Karen is #Kevin or #Ken (apologies to every kind, well-adjusted, community-minded, hashtag-free Karen,...

How many ‘what ifs’ lead to a coronavirus test?

Last week I had a coronavirus test, it was my first but it’s unlikely to be my last. CW journalist Cassandra Power shares her firsthand account ...

From the editor: Just checking in

Hello dear readers. Just checking in to see how you’re doing as this pandemic and associated restrictions continue, locally and globally.

From the editor: Plastic Free July

This month is Plastic Free July; if only it were also Covid-free. Sigh.
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