Opinion
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Sustainability
Tahlia believed she had no future. And then came learning, hands on
Tahlia Heinrich could see nothing but failure for herself in school, and refused to attend. Then she was saved by a simple but revolutionary program.
- by Tony Wright
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Analysis
National
After Christchurch: Lessons from an atrocity
The terror attack at the Al Noor and Linwood mosques in Christchurch during Friday prayers on March 15 was an act of unfathomable hatred. So where to from here?
- by Michael Bachelard
Opinion
Life & relationships
Growing up, pictures like this didn't exist. I'm so glad they now do
As a child, I could never see myself in the game. Pictures like Tayla Harris' show how far we've come.
- by Emily Brooks
Opinion
Federal
How the British Parliament would have dealt with the Fraser Anning petition
When more than a million people speak, Australia's politicians should work out to listen.
- by Latika Bourke
Opinion
The economy
The sudden shift that should have all of us worried about the global economy
Donald Trump, and the rest of the world, ought to be concerned about the message the Fed has just sent.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
ACT
Erdogan in error over Christchurch
If Gallipoli was where a united Australia was born, the same is true for modern Turkey. Erdogan is disrespecting a heritage that is sacred to both our peoples.
- by The Canberra Times
Analysis
NRL
Without their stars, Dragons can't stop Bunnies in full flight
They are playing at Kogarah, so I’m expecting the match to be tight for the first 60 minutes, but Souths’ strength in the forwards will see them kick away.
- by Andrew Johns
Opinion
ACT
A bit late for Morrison to call out others for right-wing propaganda
I am disgusted at Scott Morrison's apparent hypocrisy in speaking out against right-wing propaganda.
- by Canberra Times letters
Opinion
Banking & finance
Will AMP's scorched earth on bonuses be enough?
AMP chairman David Murray needs to skate a clean program to keep an angry shareholder community at bay.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Oceania
What will change as shock waves of terrorism flow across two countries?
The shock of the Christchurch terror attack has reverberated across Australian and New Zealand. But will the consequences be permanent or temporary.
- by John Warhurst
Opinion
National
PM's population plan riddled with holes on the big issue: immigration
Scott Morrison has announced a cut to immigration but his population plan is lacking essential ingredients, writes a former Immigration Department official.
- by Abul Rizvi
Opinion
Life & relationships
It is OK to unfriend that bigot in your timeline
Ever read a news story about immigration only to see an old friend has commented that Muslims are terrorists and we should ban them from the country?
- by Kerri Sackville
Opinion
National
Teaching the brain new tricks takes time, attention and funding
If we want to keep up with traumatic brain injury treatment, the government will need to commit more resources to research.
- by Nicholas Stuart
Opinion
National
Words, like bullets, do injure: let's talk about freedom
Islam has been exploited as a political weapon. After the Christchurch massacre, past offenders cannot hide what they've said.
- by Ed Husic
Opinion
The economy
Stop bagging 'fat cat' bosses; this is the national debate we need
Political spats over wages and industrial relations are a distraction from the main economic debate we should be having.
- by Jessica Irvine
Opinion
National
Australia’s 'care and protection' programs for children are in crisis
Our governments have a legal as well as moral responsibility to ensure the rights of state wards and homeless children are respected.
- by Brian Burdekin
Opinion
AFL
Anarchy of the trolls not a pretty picture
The AFL, which has long fancied itself as a champion of social change, has to make an effort to tackle social media commentary.
- by Greg Baum
Analysis
AFL
Carlton need to bridge the gulf between Cripps and next best
In 2019, Carlton's fortunes will rest more on what the Blues do to help Patrick Cripps than what Cripps does to help Carlton.
- by Jake Niall
Opinion
AFL
We will stand by Tayla and need our male allies to do so too
I remember being out on the field on Sunday when this 45-metre drop punt sailed through post high. Like many, I was in awe.
- by Katie Brennan
Opinion
AFL
2019 AFL crystal ball: Shock Brownlow fancy and the AFL's biggest problem
This AFL season is tipped to be an exciting and emotional feast for footy fans. Our team of WA experts gaze into the crystal ball to see what will happen on the AFL rollercoaster in 2019.
- by WAtoday
Analysis
Markets
Markets are on edge as US trade talks with China hit a rough patch
The US market had largely priced in a successful outcome from the trade negotiations between the US and China. Now it's not so sure.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Analysis
Rugby Union
Sayonara to the Sunwolves? Australian teams fearing Super backlash
The Sunwolves are set to be cut from Super Rugby, but the Japanese side attracted the second biggest crowd in Canberra last season.
- by Chris Dutton
Opinion
Life & relationships
The fierce backlash against misogyny is something worth celebrating
The more desperately a bunch of angry men tries to unsettle or disrupt the steady march to equality, the less relevant they are.
- by Wendy Tuohy
Opinion
Federal
Hate-filled Christchurch killer rapidly achieves what he wanted: chaos
His history was absurd, but facts does not matter to President Erdogan as much as whipping up a pre-election frenzy.
- by Tony Wright
Opinion
National
Left's ugly bid to blame conservative Australians for NZ atrocity
In the wake of the Christchurch massacre, desperate attempts have emerged to blame right-leaning people for a lone terrrorist's actions.
- by John Ruddick
Analysis
Federal
What kind of friend is Turkey's Erdogan if he fuels tensions to win a local election?
The pre-Anzac Day dilemma Scott Morrison faces in responding to the Turkish President's insults sums up the broader challenges the West has in dealing with its increasingly authoritarian ally.
- by David Wroe
Opinion
Life & relationships
I would choose Tayla Harris over sad men of the internet any day
Do we continually make women invisible because we can’t stop the trolls who try to tear them down?
- by Brandon Jack
Opinion
AFL
Buti's call: Forget Robert Walls, we're all equal before the season kicks off
This is an exciting time of the year for AFL fans. Before the first bounce of the new season we are all equal, which is a strange sensation for us Docker fans.
- by Tony Buti
Analysis
Sport
Mike Trout, baseball's $600 million man, is actually underpaid
Mike Trout's new, nearly-completed contract with the Angels will undoubtedly spark a new round of complaints and criticism, not exactly unfounded, that athletes are egregiously overpaid relative to their contributions to society.
- by Dave Sheinin
Opinion
ACT
Plenty to admire and learn from the way Muslims show their faith
In my dotage I've grown grateful to most of the world's religions but perhaps this is the moment for us to review our particular gratitude to the Muslim faith.
- by Canberra Times letters
Opinion
ACT
Thodey review's implementation in doubt
Thodey's suggestion that senior APS staff be embedded in ministerial offices, and that these roles be given formal recognition, is an elegant, albeit controversial, one.
- by The Canberra Times
Companies
For sale: $1.2 billion 4G spectrum, still in the box - call David Teoh
There is a lot riding on the ACCC's decision on the merger between TPG and Vodafone.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
National
'Her blood pressure is up': The problem with Labor's over-the-counter pill plan
As a GP, my question is whether this will improve the wellbeing of women.
- by Elizabeth Oliver
Opinion
National
The Premier says we can have it all - but everyone has a budget
Politicians don’t always like to talk about how things are going to be paid for. I have taken a different approach.
- by Ryan Park
Analysis
Borrowing
Fixed mortgage rates slide as markets bet on RBA cut
As markets get ever more gloomy in their economic outlook, it is leading to lower borrowing costs for customers who are prepared to lock in an interest rate.
- by Clancy Yeates
Opinion
Banking & finance
Help stamp out bank misconduct with more competition
There's a certain irony in how the Hayne royal commission has affected the big four banks since its recommendations were delivered last month.
- by Clancy Yeates
Analysis
NRL
Red flag: Daley undoing Labor's longstanding links with league
The working man's game and the working man's party have been inextricably joined since 1908 - but would-be premier Michael Daley's stadium strategy is stretching the friendship.
- by Roy Masters
Analysis
Federal
Review deja vu: didn't we read this before?
In the public service, change is glacial, if it happens at all.
- by Markus Mannheim
Opinion
National
The alt-right will be thanking #EggBoy
No matter how much we want to throw eggs at someone, we simply need to know and do better.
- by Shivani Gopal
Opinion
AFL
Dockers went into Hogan deal with eyes wide open
Fremantle recruited Jesse Hogan knowing much about his issues. The stakes are high for them, while Melbourne made a hard-headed cultural call
- by Jake Niall
Opinion
Movies
It's not enough for J.K. Rowling to say her characters are queer
J.K. Rowling never had to fight for her freedom to marry and it shows.
- by Richard Morgan
Analysis
North America
Beto O'Rourke reveals the value of political charisma: $US6.1 million
Beto O'Rourke raised US$6 million in a day without having a notable policy idea, a substantial record of achievement or a compelling personal story.
- by Matthew Knott
Opinion
National
All I want to say is that, they don’t really care about us.
Oil and gas companies are pillars of our society. Requiring them to offset their pollution would amount to reckless endangerment of our jobs and economy. Right?
- by Emma Young
Opinion
ACT
Thank you, Canberra, for your kind thoughts and actions after massacre
As a Muslim, and as someone born and raised in Canberra, I express my heartfelt gratitude for the community's response to the massacre in Christchurch.
- by Letters to the editor
Opinion
Life & relationships
Jacinda Ardern just proved typically 'feminine' behaviour is powerful
The New Zealand Prime Minister has wasted barely a word on the perpetrator of the crime.
- by Jamila Rizvi
ACT
Our "leaders" miss their moment to shine
Dutton's over-reaction, given his persistent history of dog whistling on race related matters, was even worse than that of Morrison's office.
- by The Canberra Times
Opinion
Companies
Virgin's new boss may fly in a different direction to Borghetti
As the countdown to the arrival of Virgin's new CEO, Paul Scurrah, enters its last week, all eyes will be on how his strategy will differ from that of incumbent John Borghetti.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
National
After Christchurch universities have a responsibility: abandon Ramsay
The Ramsay Centre’s academic supporters should reflect seriously on how the Ramsay curriculum validates the worldview behind Friday’s massacre.
- by Nick Riemer
Opinion
National
Charge Anning over striking #Eggboy and drive him from Parliament
#Eggboy’s sin is nothing compared to the damage done by Anning with his comments.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
Life & relationships
Influencer's anti-vax stance points to problems in middle class mothering
This is seriously dangerous, deeply anti-woman, clap trap.
- by Kristine Ziwica