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CAR dealers have been left “scratching their heads” after the ACT government’s announcement that the purchase of new petrol cars will be banned in Canberra from 2035, reports NICK OVERALL.
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“CITYNEWS” has had an overwhelming response to its prison exclusive that revealed allegations of a drug-taking culture among some corrections officers at Canberra’s jail. BELINDA STRAHORN brings the story up to date.
Dear Mr Albanese, DR PAUL KAUFFMAN's research suggests that if interest rates remain high and house prices fall, it leads to a high risk of governments being voted from office. Just saying.
TREASURER Andrew Barr argues that, as the economy grows over time, the value of debt relative to the size of the economy will decline. JON STANHOPE and KHALID AHMED believe that view has no merit. They explain why on Page 18.
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IN a deeply personal recollection of a humble but happy childhood, "Kindness" columnist ANTONIO DI DIO says his dad used to tell him: "Hope is wonderful, it's the tomato on the pizza."
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"LET'S face it, “Urinetown” has to be the worst title ever dreamt up for a stage musical – but at least you won't forget it," says arts editor HELEN MUSA.
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"WHEN the Australian Electoral Commission confirmed David Pocock elected as a senator for the ACT, it opened a new page in history," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
THE ACT's proposed legalisation of small amounts of a range of illicit drugs does not mean a free-for-all, says political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
“It’s time for political parties to put the interests of Australia first rather than prioritise them over the best interests of the political party that they happen to represent,” writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
"It is simply not possible to turn the Canberra Liberals around with leadership from the current Zed Seselja-dominated faction and management committee." MICHAEL MOORE says it's time for change.
MICHAEL MOORE thinks too many covid restrictions have been lifted too soon: "It is simply time to reintroduce the use of masks, for example, in supermarkets, for sporting spectators, for pubs, clubs and nightclubs."
"Now that interest rates have begun to rise, the debt that has been blithely and dangerously ignored, will assume real and worrying significance". JON STANHOPE and Dr KHALID AHMED analyse the Chief Minister's latest Budget review.
In an explosive account of how some Alexander Maconochie Centre staff behave after hours, a story confirmed by serving and former prison officers, reporter BELINDA STRAHORN reveals claims of drug parties and cover ups.
"Housing ACT's callous evictions are happening during the federal election. The federal ACT Labor and ACT Greens candidates have been silent on this terrible state of affairs," writes PAUL COSTIGAN.
KATE Carnell, new chair of The Violet Initiative, wants everyone – old, young, sick or healthy – to talk about death and make plans for end-of-life care before it’s too late. For her, it's personal as she tells BELINDA STRAHORN.
"WHEN you die, that’s it. Do I fear it? No, not really," wrote DON AITKIN in a moving essay in June. The former UC vice-chancellor died suddenly last week. His essay – "On Death and Dying" – is published on Page 18.
AS we get older and more likely to be in need of medical attention it’s handy to be able to translate what medical staff might be saying about us, says "Whimsy" columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
"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," says columnist PAUL COSTIGAN.
"The worth of a house is how much someone is prepared to pay for it, and that is not within the ACT government’s control.” JON STANHOPE and DR KHALID AHMED beg to differ with the Chief Minister's market views.
