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Opinion
Are only children destined to be spoilt or lonely?

Are only children destined to be spoilt or lonely?

8 July 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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Opinion
Are private landowners destroying the courtesy of community access on the south coast?

Are private landowners destroying the courtesy of community access on the south coast?

1 July 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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BEST OF 2021: Are Canberra drivers becoming more aggressive?

BEST OF 2021: Are Canberra drivers becoming more aggressive?

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Are landowners hogging too much space in Canberra?

Are landowners hogging too much space in Canberra?

17 June 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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As the AWM expansion shows, community consultation may be nothing more than lip service

As the AWM expansion shows, community consultation may be nothing more than lip service

10 June 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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I was trashed for living in Queanbeyan as a teenager - is the rivalry finally over?

I was trashed for living in Queanbeyan as a teenager - is the rivalry finally over?

3 June 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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It's 2021, how are religious schools still a thing?

It's 2021, how are religious schools still a thing?

27 May 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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When it comes to kangaroo culls, is it as simple as right versus wrong?

When it comes to kangaroo culls, is it as simple as right versus wrong?

20 May 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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Opinion
Saying you're 'colour blind' doesn't help address racism

Saying you're 'colour blind' doesn't help address racism

13 May 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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Opinion
BEST OF 2021: Is stress-free, carefree Canberra living on borrowed time?

BEST OF 2021: Is stress-free, carefree Canberra living on borrowed time?

6 May 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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Should your workplace have any say in what you wear?

Should your workplace have any say in what you wear?

29 April 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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Cyclists get out of the way - there's an even more annoying mode of transport in town

Cyclists get out of the way - there's an even more annoying mode of transport in town

22 April 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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People barking their protest at dog registration requirements probably shouldn't own a pet

People barking their protest at dog registration requirements probably shouldn't own a pet

8 April 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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Can you put aside politics to build a life with someone?

Can you put aside politics to build a life with someone?

1 April 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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Has the public service set the bar for wage transparency?

Has the public service set the bar for wage transparency?

25 March 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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When is gentrifying your Canberra neighbourhood a good idea?

When is gentrifying your Canberra neighbourhood a good idea?

18 March 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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Opinion
How important is it to model gender equality for future generations?

How important is it to model gender equality for future generations?

11 March 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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Opinion
The 'Canberra bubble' of gender inequality isn't confined to just Parliament House

The 'Canberra bubble' of gender inequality isn't confined to just Parliament House

4 March 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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Is call-out culture making perfect the enemy of the good?

Is call-out culture making perfect the enemy of the good?

18 February 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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BEST OF 2021: Are we setting the bar for a 'good' life too low?

BEST OF 2021: Are we setting the bar for a 'good' life too low?

11 February 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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Is ‘neighbourliness’ another social nicety that's about to die out?

Is ‘neighbourliness’ another social nicety that's about to die out?

4 February 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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BEST OF 2021: Is Canberra too 'cliquey' for new residents?

BEST OF 2021: Is Canberra too 'cliquey' for new residents?

28 January 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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There is no way forward without changing the date of 'Australia Day'

There is no way forward without changing the date of 'Australia Day'

21 January 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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Relying on people's honesty at COVID-19 checks is naive

Relying on people's honesty at COVID-19 checks is naive

14 January 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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Opinion
Will anyone be missing Summernats in Canberra this weekend?

Will anyone be missing Summernats in Canberra this weekend?

7 January 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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Opinion
Self-improvement is a myth we should all bust for good

Self-improvement is a myth we should all bust for good

31 December 2020 | By Zoya Patel
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Is ‘self-care’ just another way to say ‘selfish’?

Is ‘self-care’ just another way to say ‘selfish’?

24 December 2020 | By Zoya Patel
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Mind the Canberra ‘affluence-washing’ this Christmas

Mind the Canberra ‘affluence-washing’ this Christmas

17 December 2020 | By Zoya Patel
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Is it just me, or is there a serious lack of etiquette from passengers on the light rail?

Is it just me, or is there a serious lack of etiquette from passengers on the light rail?

10 December 2020 | By Zoya Patel
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Why are omnivores so triggered by my vegetarianism?

Why are omnivores so triggered by my vegetarianism?

3 December 2020 | By Zoya Patel
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Should you hide your wealth from your children?

Should you hide your wealth from your children?

26 November 2020 | By Zoya Patel
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Is there a distinct cultural difference between Canberra's north and south?

Is there a distinct cultural difference between Canberra's north and south?

19 November 2020 | By Zoya Patel
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