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19
Jan
2026

Opinion: Few standouts in political debate about Bondi tragedy

By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.Since December 14, Australia's public square has been dominated by big-talking know-alls who quickly shrink…

18
Jan
2026

Opinion: National interest was a bridge too far

By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times."How do I know what I think until I read what I write?" quipped an author many years ago - probably E.M.…

11
Jan
2026

Opinion: Trump's green light to the strong

By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.With the ink barely dry on Donald Trump's new Western Hemisphere accented National Security Strategy, its…

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04
Jan
2026

Opinion: Amped-up and dumbed-down - the words dulling our politics

By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.Allow me to propose a New Year's resolution that will cost you nothing: dump superlatives like "absolutely"…

28
Dec
2025

Opinion: Humanity shining through in even the darkest moment is a story worth believing in

By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.During a free-flowing Christmas Day chat across the dinner table, it was put to me that the Live Aid…

21
Dec
2025

Opinion: Tragedy and trauma but nation can recover

By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.One week ago, Jews everywhere learned that even in the world's most diverse and tolerant society, they were…

2025 Stephen FitzGerald Scholars
17
Dec
2025

Stephen FitzGerald Scholars Program 2025

The ANU Australian Studies Institute (AuSI) was proud to host the Stephen FitzGerald Scholars Program from Wednesday 26 November to Friday 28 November 2025. In its third year, the prestigious three-…