Clubs debate mired in conflict and confusion
The disarray that has engulfed the clubs industry cannot be understated.
The Canberra Times Editorials
Is robbing poor Peter to pay rich Paul embedded in the Coalition's DNA?
Bill Shorten is right when he says "it is not fair someone on $1 million a year will be over $16,000 better off every year while Australians on $30,000 to $40,000 will have to pay more".
Canberrans finally have something to celebrate in a Federal budget
The real test of our hip pocket nerves comes with next month's ACT budget.
French election result a warning to Australia's Trump acolytes
The French election was, in the words of one commentator who noted "illiberal populism is, it turns out, is so 2016", France's "Obama moment".
Public Service travel bill deserves an explanation
If video conferencing technology is good enough for Government portals to allow regional Australians to discuss abdominal pain, gastroenteritis, skin conditions, whooping cough and diarrhea with health experts then surely it is up to the challenge of letting public servants interact with one another.
Tuesday's budget: a lot to do with very little
Expectations on Scott Morrison are great but options are limited.
We need to get active to help kids of the future
We need to take the first step to help inspire the next generation.
Commonwealth must expedite response to fire-fighting foam chemicals
A baby born, contaminated with chemicals long used in fire-fighting foams.
Turnbull should approach Trump meeting with extreme caution
Any resumption of hostilities on the Korean peninsula would have catastrophic consequences for this country.
If we're so smart and rich then why aren't we healthy?
One of the beauties of the bush capital is that the "great outdoors" is on almost every doorstep. This presents numerous opportunities to walk, run or ride in an effort to be the best and healthiest you can be. Get moving. Your life could depend on it.
Turnbull's Gonski endorsement latest in long history of political horse-trading
After wasting years outright rejecting the well-though needs-based school funding model, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has seemingly endorsed David Gonski's proposal.
Full steam ahead on light rail stage 2
True to its election promise, the Barr government is now throwing everything at light rail stage 2.
Positive steps on drug testing trial in the ACT is good news
The ACT government is continuing its progressive agenda.
APS compo: still crazy after all these years
Legislative reform of the Comcare scheme still long overdue.
Gas export solution only one piece of the energy puzzle
The Turnbull government's move to cut gas exports at times of low supply is a band-aid solution.
Budget action needed on housing costs
Housing affordability should be the top priority for Australian and ACT Governments.
Indigenous imprisonment shame calls for bold new solutions
Canberra's alarming rate of Aboriginal imprisonment demands bold new thinking, or the city risks letting the problem settle into an unacceptable drift.
Trade future uncertain in volatile world
The rise of nationalism on the right and left of international politics poses diplomatic challenges for Australia that haven't been seen since the end of World War II.
Security can't be taken for granted
It's timely to reflect on the sacrifice others have made to protect our way of life.
If Oaks Estate isn't worthy of heritage listing then what is?
Despite being better known nowadays for public housing and the ongoing battle being waged by residents to obtain basic services such as an ACTION bus, European occupation of the Oaks predates the founding of Canberra by almost a century.
Spare a thought for Carwoola bushfire victims
Carwoola bushfire victims are still recovering from the blaze two months ago.
Desperate govt chasing the One Nation vote with latest policies
Editorial: Little of what Turnbull and other Coalition politicians have said about immigration and decentralisation would sound strange in the mouth of Pauline Hanson.
Decentralisation just a political stunt? Let's hope so
Australia can withstand another political stunt but cannot afford Barnaby Joyce's decentralisation push.
Decentralisation push a wayward attack on Canberra
The Nationals' ploy to win more bush votes through decentralisation will backfire on the government and significantly damage Canberra.
The time has come for Tony Abbot to stand down or stand aside
By constantly belittling his own leader and second guessing cabinet decisions that are now above his pay grade Australia's best known back bencher is giving Bill Shorten a very easy ride to the lodge.
It's time for jaw jaw, not war war Mr President
Australia should be supporting China's efforts to broker a peace with North Korea.
Housing affordability solution will need an obvious loser
When it comes to the housing affordability problem, the government should heed the old adage that those trying to please everyone end up pleasing no one at all.
Homelessness figures a shock we must face
It is time to give the issue the action, not just the attention, it deserves.
Hope and peace remain goals we all can share
While many people enjoy the long-weekend holiday and Easter eggs, it's appropriate to pause and reflect on the universal messages of sacrifice and hope.
Conflicting priorities confuse government
As Chief Minister Andrew Barr and his cabinet set about reshaping the city in fundamental ways, their agenda is becoming confused by imperatives that pull in conflicting directions.