COMMENT
Opinion
Is Malcolm Turnbull the anti-Franklin D. Roosevelt?
For two men born 72 years apart, Australia's 29th prime minister and the United States' most important 20th century statesman, Franklin D. Roosevelt, have a surprising amount in common. But when it comes to policy agenda and popularity, the pair could hardly be more different.
- by Matthew Raggatt
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Labor slams dry pipeline of federal funding for major ACT roads projects
The ACT has enjoyed massive federal investments in major road projects since 2011, but Labor has criticised the drying up of promises.
- by Matthew Raggatt
Snowy Hydro scheme veterans meet for final time
They were the hardworking migrants who built tunnels through mountains to create an irrigation and power wonder, but the time has come for the final annual Snowy Scheme gathering.
- by Matthew Raggatt
'Them against the government' conscription vote remembered
The Gallipoli campaign may have created a legend for Australia's military, but the public's independent nature was displayed in the conscription vote the next year, leading historians said.
- by Matthew Raggatt
Gender diversity but Britannia rules the names in ACT's new Assembly
Does an implicit bias for unfamiliar names play a part in delivering an Assembly with nearly 90 per cent Anglo-Celtic – and all European – surnames?
- by Matthew Raggatt
Acton Tunnel complete, 368 days after crash, but still no height sign
It took a year and two days, but the damage done by a truck driver accidentally crashing his load into the Acton Tunnel has finally been repaired.
- by Matthew Raggatt
National Capital Authority to limit overlooking in prominent State Circle sale
The LDA could make a tidy sum from selling a prime vacant block within a stone's throw of Parliament House after successfully pushing - against community opposition - for a zoning change to open up commercial options.
- by Matthew Raggatt
Jobs and buildings now Gungahlin focus as tram guaranteed
The tram is locked in, but will Gungahlin residents have to accept a swarm of tall buildings in the popular area?
- by Matthew Raggatt
'Big four' best bet for cabinet, but inexperienced ministers inevitable: academic
The ACT government's best four ministers should shoulder a heavy burden for at least a year as inexperienced MLAs join the executive, political academic John Warhurst said.
- by Matthew Raggatt
ACT election 2016: full list of elected MLAs released
The final make-up of the Legislative Assembly has been confirmed, with no new final surprises from preferences.
- by Matthew Raggatt
Elizabeth Lee the next Liberal chief minister, says Malcolm Mackerras
ACT Labor's historic win of a fifth term has been downplayed by election doyen Malcolm Mackerras, who said the territory was Australia's only politically "lopsided" jurisdiction.
- by Matthew Raggatt
Original URL: https://www.watoday.com.au/by/matthew-raggatt-hvese