"The new planning system allows the same authority even more discretion to ignore community-supported, acceptable standards and favour the interests of developers," writers former planner RICHARD JOHNSTON.
In a sensational move against the ACT Integrity Commission, another public servant has sought to suppress its findings, this time in relation to the investigation into a series of multi-million dollar contracts at the CIT.
Leanne Cover has resigned as CEO of the Canberra Institute of Technology two years after she was "temporarily" stood down on full pay as the ACT Integrity Commission began an investigation into a series of multi-million dollar contracts.
Speeding is the focus of one of the largest cross-border, high-visibility, road-safety operations in recent times by NSW Police and Victoria Police this week.
Eight million worldwide die from smoking-related conditions every year. In stark contrast, there's not yet been a scientifically attributed death from a safer alternative. ROSS FITZGERALD challenges the government's plan to prohibit vaping.
"So much of what political communications has become about is making us believe fake is real. That what we are seeing, hearing and reading is the most accurate reflection of the world," writes political columnist ANDREW HUGHES.