Clearer picture of ACT's government vision needed
The ACT government has to answer many questions with the first budget since its re-election.
The Canberra Times Editorials
ACT government needs to reconsider Kowen Forest plan
The government needs to reconsider its plans to axe a quarter of Kowen Forest.
Trump's Paris decision was predictably disappointing
Mr Trump's unpredictability, his refusal to honour key international agreements such as this and a capacity for faux pas on a global scale are sidelining his nation as a force for good in world affairs.
St Eddies's student's suspension is unfortunate
Most interested observers are of the view it is Mr Lawler who has brought the college into disrepute, not John-Paul Romano.
Conservatives have set their sights on public servants
The human cost of faux decentralisation - pork barrelling by another name - must be taken into account.
The government's attack on museums, galleries and libraries could cost it the culture wars -
When you're in the middle of a culture war how does it ever make sense to draw your wagons into a circle and then set fire to them?
Would 90 per cent of Australians vote yes for the 1967 referendum if it was held today? -
While our parents and grandparents often held views on race that are wildly politically incorrect by today's standards, they lived in a country committed to the "fair go".
Woden needs real commitment
Woden needs more than promises if it is going to be renewed.
$400m donation inspires more generosity
The $400m donation by Andrew Forrest is inspirational.
Lindt's lessons need to be acted upon
What needs to be remembered, and NSW Coroner Michael Barnes, made this point very strongly on Wednesday, is only one person was responsible for the deaths of Tori Johnson and Katrina Dawson.
How do we learn to live with lone wolf terror attacks?
We need to remind ourselves the world is a great and exciting place populated by people who are kind.
One Nation's woes don't mean the end of aspiration
Hanson backers, like Donald Trump's "despicables", seem to be of the view that any and all negative reports about their leader are the products of a media conspiracy.
Shorten should come to the table on medicare levy
There was widespread reporting on Monday of a split in the shadow cabinet over Mr Shorten's non-negotiable rejection of the Turnbull Government's budgeted .5 per cent Medicare levy increase.
Stronger action needed to change greyhound racing
The ACT government now faces more of a challenge to end the controversial sport.
Haig Park's linear layout means "rooms" concept makes good sense
With Haig Park now more important than ever thanks to light rail and the redevelopment of the Northbourne corridor it is vital as many people as possible join the conversation about its future.
Claims against ineligible senators sends wrong message
Regardless of whether or not you sympathise with former One Nation Senator Rod Culleton​, he's right.
Decentralisation agenda needs greater transparency
Without a clear framework guiding decisions to move public agencies, the decentralisation agenda is deeply troubled.
Cyber attack a warning against complacency for web users, governments
The devastating spread of ransomware at the weekend should shock the government into action and make web users more sceptical.
Coalition takes middle ground from Labor
Targeting higher-income earners to pay more tax is not sustainable
Clubs debate mired in conflict and confusion
The disarray that has engulfed the clubs industry cannot be understated.
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".
We need to have tough conversations about suicide
The Netflix series 13 Reasons Why is confronting and that's why we need to talk about it.
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.