"Labor is showing why they are the number one political act in town. A nice presser by wannabe chief minister Steel with some tough leadership-like words and angry frowns for the Greens," writes ANDREW HUGHES in his first CityNews column.
The ACT Greens have been rapped for not being faster in reporting sexual misconduct allegations against former MLA and colleague Johnathan Davis.
The ACT Greens say January 26 is not a day of celebration and public money would be better spent on prompting participation in Reconciliation Day.
Do chairs, dreamcatchers (organic) or red trams offer more political hope for Canberra? KEEPING UP THE ACT might just have a point...
"Some will argue that a candidate with just 3 per cent of the primary vote ought not be able to be elected," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
"Minister Chris Steel, who had signed the agreement with the horse-racing industry, attacked the Greens as pulling a 'political stunt'. Hardly the stuff of a coalition 'built on trust and mutual respect'," writes columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
In a major departure from the past, the Leader of the ACT Greens will now be chosen by party members.
"Over the next 15 months, leading into the next ACT election, the Greens will need to illustrate that they are their own party with a voice distinguishable from their Labor coalition partners," writes MICHAEL MOORE.
"Jo Clay thinks the Greens have delivered 30 per cent tree canopy within new developments. She needs to check out how this policy has been watered down within the proposed deregulated approach," says columnist PAUL COSTIGAN.
"Drive along Northbourne Avenue and the results of the ACT Greens' approach to urban design and architecture are there to shock visitors coming down this gateway to the city," writes "Canberra Matters" columnist PAUL COSTIGAN.
ACT Greens have declared war on Canberra's horseracing industry in an announcing a move to amend the ACT Budget to phase out the $41 million public subsidy to the industry.
Public swimming pools in Canberra should have dedicated swimming times for trans and gender diverse people, according to the ACT Greens.
"Many will be critical about the value of what the Greens consider their major achievements over the last two years. However, they certainly have put a strong focus on delivering their election commitments," says columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
"The community sector is expected to remain polite about criticising the planning bureaucrats. The community is expected to remain polite as the trees come down and the suburban biodiversity disappears!" writes columnist PAUL COSTIGAN.
“Nothing will stop the ACT Greens and Labor in government from doing what they believe they are entitled to do. They carry on as if they were untouchable,” writes “Canberra Matters” columnist PAUL COSTIGAN. .
"All the Greens can offer is fear, fear of the future for your children and grandchildren. And it seems to be working," bemoans letter writer GREG CORNWELL.
"Canberra Matters" columnist PAUL COSTIGAN says roadside election signage are an indicator that democracy is at work. Let’s ignore the Greens and be proud of that.
"The image of Shane Rattenbury holding up the tram to Woden as being 21st century public transport for Canberra is akin to Scott Morrison holding a lump of coal to represent future energy for Australia," writes PAUL COSTIGAN.
ACT Greens MLA Andrew Braddock has today (March 24) moved a motion calling to make government fines more fair for vulnerable Canberrans.
