The skinny on fat – we’re the biggest losers
In Canberra, just over 50 per cent of us are overweight and 20 per cent of us are obese. The prevalence of obesity is now so …
Canberra, why so wasteful?
[NB: My original title for this post was “Waste not, want not”. I actually think Canberra does a great job of waste management.] The ACT …
Why the “coolest little capital” needs greater participation in the arts
Canberra has some of the best seasonal vistas and panoramic landscapes of any city in Australia, as well as a highly educated community, a progressive …
Renewing the renewable energy debate
Regardless of whether you think that using clean, renewable energy sources like wind and solar is the “right” thing to do for our environment, within …
Breaking the cabal – how can we create more diversity in decision-making positions?
Do you feel that Canberra is a diverse place to live? At work, is your organisation’s board or executive team as diverse as the people …
Gimme shelter – Fixing homelessness in the ACT
Imagine living through the Canberra winter chill without a roof over your head. This July, three organisations doing very important work to address homelessness celebrated …
How UC plans to become a world-ranked university by 2018
If the University of Canberra is to become a world-ranked university, we need to improve infrastructure in Belconnen. I attended a public meeting late last month in …
Why we should encourage MLAs to venture beyond Civic Square
The 2016 ACT election will be the most significant election since self-government. The increase from 17 MLAs to 25 should mean that our local communities are better …
How can we help tackle loneliness in Canberra?
Nearly one in ten Canberrans feel lonely right now. Are you one of them? If you’re not lonely at this very moment, there’s a three in ten chance …
Tired Telstra Tower has sky high possibilities
The Telstra Tower is one of our most iconic Canberra landmarks. It is something tourists look for when they are lost, and a great relief for Canberrans …
