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I'm 28 and here's a list of times I've felt threatened by a man

I was eight years old when a boy pushed me over because I got in his way. $0/ (min cost $0) Login or signup to continue reading I was 14 when a...

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Ciara Bastow

'I see the huge benefits of living in our great national capital'

Not long after becoming Prime Minister, I sat down with the Canberra Times and said I intended to be based in Canberra and maximise my time here as...

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Anothony Albanese

The made-in-Australia past wasn't always rosy

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John Hanscombe

Gender-based violence, gambling and the AFL's hypocrisy

Amid the national spotlight that has finally shone on Australia's domestic violence crisis, the AFL decided that in all their games last weekend...

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Tim Costello

Expelling students for bad behaviour seems like the obvious solution, but is it really a good idea?

Two male students have been expelled from a Melbourne private school for their involvement in a list ranking female students. $0/ (min cost $0)...

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Linda J. Graham

Like the famous budget tree, Chalmers can change the story to suit the season

Many people who follow federal budgets know about the magnificent "budget tree" in a parliamentary courtyard, which turns a glorious red in time...

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Michelle Grattan

Please, spare us your twilight zone page rage

I loved reading Day of the Triffids back when I was a girl. It didn't make me want to poison people or even devour them. I loved reading Wuthering...

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Jenna Price

Councils should fix the potholes, not ban books

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John Hanscombe

Senate report on lobbying passes the buck on improving transparency or legislation

Lobbying is at the heart of government. Who has access to and influence over key government officials shapes the decisions governments make - and...

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Joo-Cheong Tham

We must do more to champion women in construction

It's clear that in the construction sector we've needed to do more to increase female representation in our ranks - not just at the executive...

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Murray Vitlich

Rather than telling men what's wrong with them, maybe a new approach is needed

If you're opportunistic in opposition, it can come back to haunt you . Because so many Labor people had been critical of Scott Morrison not fronting...

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Amanda Vanstone

A good workplace can mean better care

Only a healthcare practice that values empathy and patient-centred care will ever prioritise and understand a patient's genuine needs. $0/ (min cost...

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Adrian Kat

'Wifey' reeks of 1950s upper-class twittery

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John Hanscombe

Canberra is not a political football

Canberra is more than just a city - it is our nation's capital. It is the centre of our democracy. It is where our stories and history are shared...

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Alicia Payne

The freedom we take for granted is precious

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John Hanscombe

If the RBA's right, interest rates may not fall for another year

The Reserve Bank is now assuming Australians will see no interest rate cuts this year - and quite possibly none before the next federal election,...

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Peter Martin

Free tickets and a shuttle bus: recommendations for what, exactly?

Canberra is, in so many ways, an unknowable city. $0/ (min cost $0) Login or signup to continue reading In other ways, it is a city so bureaucratic...

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Sally Pryor

Tweeting twits and the staggering cost of defamation cases

In the past few months staggering millions of dollars in costs have been run up in cases of people complaining about what publishers publish or...

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Crispin Hull

The secret to meeting our net zero target is ... everyday Aussies

Setting a course for net zero obviously requires titans of industry, government, and businesses to work together, but without the involvement of...

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Barb De Corti

Politics for the people? Well, that sounds ideal

I was doom-scrolling X-formerly-known-as-Twitter this morning while trying to wake myself up and I noticed journalist and historian Peter...

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Zoë Wundenberg

AI serves up assault rifles and hearing aids

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John Hanscombe

After five years of newsletters, we're still keeping it real, Australia!

Voice of Real Australia is a regular newsletter from the local news teams of the ACM network, which stretches into every state and territory....

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James Joyce

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