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Friday, December 27, 2024

Opinion

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.

To the editor: World Kangaroo Day, Price for PM fanciful, and more

To the editor: World Kangaroo Day, Price for PM fanciful and more.

Opinion: Canberra Liberals deplore ACT Government’s ageism

Nicole Lawder MLA, Shadow Minister for Seniors, believes the ACT Government holds older Canberrans in contempt.

Fit the Bill: Putting the Middle East conflict in context

I am always pleased to see Letters to the Editor commenting on my articles, critical or otherwise. I was pleased to see two last week.

To the editor: Israel and Hamas, renewables and Voice

To the editor: Israel and Hamas, renewables and Voice

Fit the Bill: Where to from here? The Voice, plus Senator Seselja from NSW?

I, for one, never subscribed to the view that Australia would be the loser no matter who won as the referendum had divided the country.

How can we get business to truly thrive in the ACT?

Although the Federal Government is a massive part of the Canberra economy, the private sector is critical to the future of the ACT.

Chief Minister: State of the Territory

Chief Minister Andrew Barr made his State of the Territory address today, emphasising employment, education, and wellbeing.

Opinion: ADHD woman and the literary snob

Newly diagnosed with ADHD in her 50s, freelance writer Jo Pybus shares her experience with a literary snob at the recent Canberra Writer's Festival.

Fit the Bill: Hamas no better than the SS

One recent event that was the opposite of ‘civilised’ was the well planned but barbarous attack on Israel and its civilian population by Hamas terrorists invading from Gaza.

Letters to the editor: plan B, renewables, roo hunting and more

Letters to the editor: plan B, renewables, roo hunting and more
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