Campaign fails to inspire cynical electorate

To say that the election campaign is uninspiring is an understatement. Neither leader is popular, and voters don't really warm to the alternative....

Famous phrase saved for digital generation

Lest We Forget. From Wollongong to Wundowie these three words are etched into local war memorials. They will be uttered by thousands at services in...

I'm no Easter grinch, but put down that chocolate egg until Sunday

One of the traditions in our newsroom is the man named after a pope tut-tutting at people eating chocolate eggs before Easter Sunday. It came up...

Politics, prayer and patriotism on the campaign trail

The historic highlight of this federal election campaign may turn out to be the self-imposed agreement by the major parties not to campaign on Good...

Why would rational voters believe talk of hundreds of billions and 10-year timeframes?

Almost a week into this campaign, many people would be finding their heads hurting. Others would be staying tuned out for a while yet, put off by...

I'm high on Tiger again in most intense way

I gazed teary-eyed at a god who walks among us mere mortals, his hair patchy like an old dog's coat, and his glow more refulgent than ever because...

David Pope's view: The Notre Dame fire

The Canberra Times' editorial cartoon for Wednesday, April 17, 2019. The Canberra Times' editorial cartoon for Tuesday, April 16, 2019. The...

A timely reminder why Easter matters

I was just feeling incredibly tense about this election. Two (and more) groups of people slagging off at each other, describing each other as liars...

Drones must be stopped from ruining the bush capital

How sad it would be if the first city in the world ruined by the scourge of delivery drones was a city known as the Bush Capital; a city promoted...

Politics, prayer and patriotism

The historic highlight of this federal election campaign may turn out to be the self-imposed agreement by the major parties not to campaign on Good...

Time to go beyond the political on climate

If I never hear the words "climate change" and "global warming" again, it will be too soon. It's a long time since the words had much to do with...

David Pope's view: Luxury tax cuts with a forward view

David Pope's view: Buying off the plan

The Canberra Times' editorial cartoon for Thursday, April 18, 2019. The Canberra Times' editorial cartoon for Wednesday, April 17, 2019. The...

Why we urgently need to engage with our closest neighbour

Composing 52 columns a year is great, however it certainly doesn't provide enough space to really offer a detailed and sophisticated coverage of...

Anzac Day memories close to home

This late, late Easter has thrown my internal calendar out of whack. It wasn't until I was driving to work this week that I even realised that...

Flaws with claws: I'm high on Tiger again

I gazed teary-eyed at a god who walks among us mere mortals, his hair patchy like an old dog's coat, and his glow more refulgent than ever because...

Start a conversation with those who served

Next week many Australians will take part in dawn services and commemorative marches, to honour the service of Australian and New Zealand defence...

The PM who is forever blowing bubbles

Dean Martin, crooner and wisecracker, was known in the 1960s as the King of Cool, a description unlikely ever to attach itself to Scott Morrison,...

Militant vegans have really misread the play

I'VE always thought It's kind of a mismatch how we call an unfair battle a "David and Goliath" battle. David won the battle, not Goliath, which is...

Labor has a policy vision but that doesn't mean it gets a pass on the details

The questions about Bill Shorten's agenda are not going to get any easier. While Labor has released more policy than any opposition since John...

A rebuilt church could be just as wonderful

The destruction of Notre Dame cathedral is lamentable. A wonderful icon has been largely destroyed by fire. However, we should not despair. Part of...

Lessons to learn from Rush trial

The Geoffrey Rush trial was a matter between a powerful man and a tabloid newspaper. It was properly focused on the power of the words and images...

David Pope's view

The Canberra Times editorial cartoon for Saturday, April 13, 2019 The Canberra Times' editorial cartoon for Friday, April 12, 2019. The Canberra...

Australia's future is now in the hands of electorate

So, Australian democracy is now in our hands; hopefully to be decided by we the people, based on credible policy and earnest debate from political...

As standards get harsher, Meghan is a welcome rebel

Of all the things for which Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has copped it, the outrage over her decision to not make her face and body available for...

As standards get harsher,Meghan is a welcome rebel

Of all the things for which Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has copped it, the outrage over her decision to not make her face and body available for...

Can we only allow atheists to play football?

I'M sure you've all heard about the Israel Folau social media debacle by now. In fact, you are probably sick of hearing about it. Well, strap in...

Climate warning signs demanding action

The autumn colours of the vines are gorgeous this time of year on our vineyard in Queensland's Granite Belt, with the native forest surrounding us...

Rural cyclists die because they are hit by cars and trucks

Scott Hannaford rightly asks, "Why do cyclists keep dying on our rural roads?" (canberratimes.com.au, April 13). A disproportionate number die as a...

Indonesia must return Widodo to office

As the April school holidays continue throughout Australia, thousands of families and individuals have turned their focus north to our favourite...