Australia Day is a day of celebration of being Australian, no matter where you were born. In recent years, ceremonies have given due recognition to our unique Indigenous history. The day marks the beginning of modern Australia.
For about six years or so, the ACT has been blessed with a new innovative program whereby therapy dogs are taken to places where people may be stressed and need the wonderful calming influence a dog can give.
Laura Nuttall MLA, ACT Greens Education spokesperson, shares her views on the recent ACT Government announcement on the free preschool for three-year-olds.
The Digital ID Bill 2023 was officially tabled in parliament on the 30th of November, and it has citizens across the political spectrum rightly concerned.
The term ‘Digital ID’ refers to the digitised...
The Gaza/Israeli war has bumped the long-running Russian invasion of Ukraine off the front pages, but that deadly conflict continues, and a fickle West cannot lose sight of it.
Private businesses are a really important part of Canberra. Although we’re known as a public service town, the reality is that nearly two-thirds of Canberrans actually work for a private business.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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'.
