I rarely watch Q+A, the ABC panel discussion program, but I did on Monday last week, and was highly impressed with a young Year 11 student by the name of Will Shackel, who is an articulate and ardent supporter of nuclear energy.
I read with interest an article on Saturday by Crispin Hull where he said the federal opposition were quite within their rights to introduce a bill to overturn the ACT Government’s dangerous decriminalisation of drugs act.
Spring is here, which brings not only improved weather and warmer temperatures (long may they last), but also two real highlights of the Canberra calendar – Floriade, and the Canberra Business Chamber’s annual State of the Territory lunch with the Chief Minister.
As the “national carrier” enters a new era of administration, Katter’s Australian Party MP Bob Katter is turning the blowtorch on to the remaining Qantas board which oversaw a period of operation, completely void of Australian values, while calling for the airline to be returned to nation.
Creating ugliness
I totally agree with John Lawrence regarding ‘Shameful Northbourne Avenue’ (CW 24 August 2023, p18). However, the problem extends further than this once pleasant approach to our city. I will not...
Firstly, I was pleased to see the federal government announce it was buying some 220 Tomahawk cruise missiles (range 1,500 kilometres). For maximum effectiveness, it does need to put them on our six Collins Class submarines and...
Protected Nature Park?
Please tell the ACT Labor / Greens Government that my family doesn’t visit our local ‘Nature Park’ to admire the grass. We also don’t go just for the Yellow Box....
While legal practice involves much more than knowledge of the law itself, as AI continues to evolve, is it simply a matter of time before it’s representing us in court?
The Albanese government seems keen to appoint bureaucrats for the job of controlling what Australians can and cannot say in the digital public square that is social media.
At the heart of our community is the invaluable contribution of volunteers. From schools to sporting clubs, charity organisations and environmental conservation groups, volunteers play an indispensable role in shaping and enriching Canberra.
I love the beauty and contrasts of Canberra's four seasons. That said, I find a mid-winter seaside getaway to a balmy climate is a restorative balm for my body, mind and spirit.
Unfortunately, the staff at Calvary are silenced and can’t complain to the media as they are now government employees and that has always been the case with government employees.
