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Reduce the chances of heart attack – vaccinate | Canberra CityNews

1 week ago | citynews.com.au | Michael Moore

“There are multiple studies identifying the protective side effect of the flu vaccination against heart disease,” writes political columnist and global vaccination MICHAEL MOORE. Reducing the chance of heart attack and stroke is simple. Don’t miss your flu and covid vaccinations. A huge cohort study in England found continuing covid vaccination has a protective impact on the cardiovascular system.
Fraught challenges of enacting gambling policies

2 weeks ago | citynews.com.au | Michael Moore

“The minister’s focus is for an ‘independent inquiry into the future of the ACT clubs industry’, rather than specifically addressing harms caused by poker machines,” writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE. It’s time to pay attention when former Liberal Prime Ministers John Howard and Malcolm Turnbull join forces. And then combine them with Labor heavyweights such as the former premier of Victoria Steve Bracks and federal minister Robert Tickner.
It's not about Peter or Albo, it's about voting local

3 weeks ago | citynews.com.au | Michael Moore

“If independent Claire Miles and the Greens’ Isabel Mudford support each other, there’s an outside chance that the seat of Canberra will move from Labor,” writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE. You are not voting for Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton. Certainly, not directly, although both major political parties want you to think that way. The complicit media present a similar view encouraging people to think of elections as “presidential” ones.
Votes do count; any doubts, just look at the US

4 weeks ago | citynews.com.au | Michael Moore

“The responsibility of electing an appropriate government falls on each of us. Ensuring we understand the options and ramifications of our vote is part of our civic responsibility,” writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE. If you ever had a doubt about the importance of elections, just look at the US. As Australia heads to an election on May 4, it’s time to take stock, assess our own engagement and consider election options seriously.
Pocock fumes over being 'misled' by ANU figures

1 month ago | citynews.com.au | Michael Moore

ANU vice-chancellor Prof Genevieve BellANU COO Jonathan Churchill. “For the usually calm, measured senator, this is a surprisingly emotional eruption. Was it an ‘election outburst’? Not so! There are real justifications,” writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE. Senator David Pocock has taken an angry swipe at the hierarchy of the Australian National University. The strident nature of this furious outburst is out of character.
Can a minister ignore an Assembly motion?

1 month ago | citynews.com.au | Michael Moore

“It is critical for elected members to distinguish between a motion framed to be a strong opinion versus a much more serious issue such as misleading, incompetence, corruption or lack of integrity,” writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE. Independent MLA Fiona Carrick launched a scathing attack on Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith for ignoring a motion of the Assembly.
Sofronoff: integrity commission pulls no punches

1 month ago | citynews.com.au | Michael Moore

“The Canberra community should appreciate that the work of the Integrity Commission has demonstrated its ability to hold people in high office to account,” writes MICHAEL MOORE. Challenging the ACT Integrity Commission has become commonplace for people whose actions come under scrutiny. The latest is former Queensland Supreme Court Justice Walter Sofronoff KC.
Canberra CityNews

1 month ago | citynews.com.au | Michael Moore

“No doubt Ms Stephen-Smith is trying her best. However, her work has not proven effective. This health minister has had opportunity after opportunity – but the system continues to deteriorate,” writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE. Here we go again! Groundhog Day! In late February, I pointed to this constant reiteration by the health minister that “we are working on it” and things will “get better soon”. She might use different language – but the sentiment is the same.
Dutton channels Trump: in Canberra, you're fired! | Canberra CityNews

2 months ago | citynews.com.au | Michael Moore

“Canberra bashing is an easy point-scoring exercise anywhere outside of the ACT. For members of the Liberal National Party, it is particularly attractive… but they might wonder then why they do not do so well at election time in the ACT,” writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE. “The streets of Canberra are paved with gold, the public servants all have personal coffee machines, and these ‘fatcats’ only work a few hours a day”.
Swing to the right serves the wealthy very well

2 months ago | citynews.com.au | Michael Moore

“The trouble with the current swing to the right is that it serves the wealthy, and the extremely wealthy very well. Those who are most vulnerable will suffer even more than they would do under a progressive government,” writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE. In the recent election in Germany more than a fifth of voters favoured a hard-right-wing party. None of the traditional parties are prepared to negotiate with them because of their extreme views.