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Old words that best sum up our modern times

I'm torn. Is he a fopdoodle or a cockalorum? Or perhaps a snollygoster? Either way, his devoted gobemouches lap up his torrent of uglyography,...

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John Hanscombe

Heat, fires and smoke fuel terrible memories

The unease was deep and familiar. The sun had only just risen and the temperature was galloping past 30 degrees. There was danger in the air. Login...

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John Hanscombe

The world cannot afford to fail at this a third time

Three times the world has tried. It has failed twice. And recent events suggest it is about to fail a third time. Login or signup to continue...

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Crispin Hull

How can we be better prepared for summers like this?

This summer we are again witnessing the destruction of nature as bushfires, heatwaves, floods, cyclones and severe storms cause havoc in our...

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Andrew Gissing

It's time to lower the heat and lift our gaze

Ask any Australian who sweltered these past few days. Extreme heat messes with your mood. Login or signup to continue reading The flood of...

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John Hanscombe

The 6-7 craze offered a brief window into the hidden world of children

Many adults are breathing a sigh of relief as the 6-7 meme fades away as one of the biggest kid-led global fads of 2025. Login or signup to...

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Rebekah Willett

Trump's green light to the strong

With the ink barely dry on Donald Trump's new Western Hemisphere accented National Security Strategy, its lawless potentialities are apparent....

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Mark Kenny

The royal commission into the Bondi attack should probe the uncomfortable question

The announcement of a royal commission into the Bondi attack is welcome. Login or signup to continue reading In addition to focusing on the event...

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Peter Kurti

There must be an accounting when the music stops

Anthony Albanese is an old-style politician who nurtures his grudges with more attention than he gives to his constituencies. It takes him a long...

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Jack Waterford

Our health system isn't built for climate change

We are in the midst of another Australian heatwave. Login or signup to continue reading This is likely to mean increased emergency room...

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Dr Arnagretta Hunter

What does your reflection say each morning when you look in the mirror?

Oh Lord it's hard to be humble Login or signup to continue reading when you're perfect in every way. I can't wait to look in the mirror 'cause I...

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Ian Warden

From dust bowl to delight: a love letter to a city in progress

We often get accused, here at The Canberra Times, of focusing too much on the negative - of complaining too often about things, or being too ready...

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Sally Pryor

How to protect yourself from bushfire smoke

The distinctive smell of smoke in summer is often all you need to know there is a bushfire burning. Login or signup to continue reading Even if the...

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Brian Oliver