"Refusing bail and holding in a prison those alleged to have been violent to their partner, children or other family members is a flimsy BandAid on a non-healing sore," writes legal columnist HUGH SELBY.
"Luminescence Chamber Singers’ world-premiere performance of Andrew Ford’s new song cycle Red Dirt Hymns was one of the most purely enjoyable hours of music it’s been my pleasure to experience," writes reviewer SARAH BYRNE.
Fawlty Towers The Play has been adapted for the stage by John Cleese, who co-wrote and starred in the original TV series playing Basil Fawlty.
Ministers Clare O'Neil and Andrew Giles are dodging the spotlight shining on blunders over ex-detainees, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Wine writer RICHARD CALVER reveals the opening line to a column he didn't write in November, when he attended the Latin American Cultural and Gastronomic Festival, Edition VII. The facts got in the way.
ANNA CREER reviews two new crime books set in regional Australia, one written with skilfully interwoven strands, the other tense and dramatic.
The omnipresence of the internet in our global lives has changed several centuries of legal thinking. There is now a willingness to pass laws in Australia that have a global reach, writes legal columnist HUGH SELBY.
"The opening gala concert of this year’s Canberra International Music Festival was indeed very gala and emotionally uplifting with a program filled with compassion," writes reviewer LEN POWER.
Dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON thrills to the taste of a smoked-trout pizza, but has reservations about the preparation of a couple of others at a new place in Kingston.
NSW Premier Chris Minns says women were targeted in the Bondi Junction mass stabbing but lengthy inquiries to come may never conclusively find a motive.
Home ownership is drifting out of reach for Australians with no easy fix to deep-seated problems, a government-appointed council has warned.
Police ministers and attorneys-general will meet in Canberra to discuss early prevention methods for violence against women.
Reviewer GRAHAM McDONALD enjoys some Turkish Tea – "Respectful and joyous music making and totally enjoyable."
With property-related offences remaining at concerning levels in Canberra, crime prevention advocate Neighbourhood Watch Australasia has launched a security upgrade rebate program aimed at empowering residents to safeguard their properties.
"The considerably lower per km cost of the Brisbane Metro compared to the Canberra Metro results from using existing infrastructure, including busways, and not investing in rails," writes BEATRICE BODART-BAILEY.
Swedish supergroup Abba says it is "slightly dizzying and deeply humbling" to have such a devoted fanbase, as it marks 50 years since its Eurovision triumph.
Home ownership is drifting out of reach for Australians with no easy fix to deep-seated problems, a government-appointed council has warned.
Police ministers and attorneys-general will meet in Canberra to discuss early prevention methods for violence against women.
Default notices were issued to Bonza days before all its flights were cancelled but directors did not expect the fleet would have to be grounded.
Aussie drivers have snapped up a record number of new vehicles in 2024 despite challenging economic conditions, with big and hybrid vehicles popular.
A 25-year-old Canberra man has been extradited from SA to face multiple family violence charges.
A decision by federal prosecutors not to oppose bail for a released detainee before an alleged assault was not common sense, Anthony Albanese says.
A 36-year-old man has been accused of an unprovoked assault at a Civic hotel on Thursday night.
Dr Juliet Lucy has been appointed a new presidential member of the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT). She will commence her seven-year appointment on May 21.
Ministers Clare O'Neil and Andrew Giles are dodging the spotlight shining on blunders over ex-detainees, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"It's difficult to justify the ACT's excess taxation when debt's rising, the hospital system is the country's poorest and services for disadvantaged groups are the nation's worst," write JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED.
"Refusing bail and holding in a prison those alleged to have been violent to their partner, children or other family members is a flimsy BandAid on a non-healing sore," writes legal columnist HUGH SELBY.
The omnipresence of the internet in our global lives has changed several centuries of legal thinking. There is now a willingness to pass laws in Australia that have a global reach, writes legal columnist HUGH SELBY.
"Fred was at the bank yesterday when a little old lady asked him if he could help check her balance. So he pushed her over." Columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS says humour varies greatly , based on individual experiences, beliefs and sensitivities.
"His passion cost him his health and his first marriage, but he returned to his public quest for Aboriginal advancement, earning the praise of professorial fellows as 'Australia’s Lawrence of Arabia'," writes ROBERT MACKLIN.
Sir Ernest Escargot, Head Snail of the ACT Inactivity Commission, shares a breathless update on the Canberra Institute of Technobabble investigations with KEEPING UP THE ACT.
"If encouraged, the golf course roos will move off on to the reserve, but I have no doubt they will be unnecessarily and brutally slaughtered." Letter writer GWENDA GRIFFITHS despairs for the Red Hill kangaroos.
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN takes a look at the impending federal budget.
Legal columnist HUGH SELBY offers a spirited response to an opinion column by Kelly Saunders in which she posed the question over a defendant's right to silence in a sexual assault prosecution. Selby argues she's wrong...
Chinese swimming scandal: a strong defence by world anti-doping body, but narrative of ‘cover-up’ remains, write TRACEY HOLMES and CATHERINE ORDWAY.
DANTE COSTA reviews an an illuminating program encompassing a rich history of music by two prolific composers hailing from opposite sides of the globe: none other than Luigi Nono and Canberra’s very own Larry Sitsky.
Reviewer GRAHAM McDONALD enjoys some Turkish Tea – "Respectful and joyous music making and totally enjoyable."
"Watching bodies gliding through and hovering in space, as if defying gravity, then gracefully leap from one to another... became strangely relaxing." SAMARA PURNELL reviews Humans 2.0.
"Luminescence Chamber Singers’ world-premiere performance of Andrew Ford’s new song cycle Red Dirt Hymns was one of the most purely enjoyable hours of music it’s been my pleasure to experience," writes reviewer SARAH BYRNE.
Fawlty Towers The Play has been adapted for the stage by John Cleese, who co-wrote and starred in the original TV series playing Basil Fawlty.
ANNA CREER reviews two new crime books set in regional Australia, one written with skilfully interwoven strands, the other tense and dramatic.
GRAHAM McDONALD reviews two of the international ensembles performing at CIMF. Members of both groups are around the same age, mid-30s or so and both concerts were programmed with subtle connecting links between the works performed.
"The opening gala concert of this year’s Canberra International Music Festival was indeed very gala and emotionally uplifting with a program filled with compassion," writes reviewer LEN POWER.
ROB KENNEDY reviews the first concert in the 2024 Canberra International Music Festival, which he said got the festival off to a strong start.
Wine writer RICHARD CALVER reveals the opening line to a column he didn't write in November, when he attended the Latin American Cultural and Gastronomic Festival, Edition VII. The facts got in the way.
Dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON thrills to the taste of a smoked-trout pizza, but has reservations about the preparation of a couple of others at a new place in Kingston.
Gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON says the Government House Bravery Garden was designed with style and symbolism.
To be complacent means that you are pleased with yourself or your merits and advantages or the situation you are in: basically, being self-satisfied, writes wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
Rosemary in Kingston is now open at night and it’s well worth a visit, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
With property-related offences remaining at concerning levels in Canberra, crime prevention advocate Neighbourhood Watch Australasia has launched a security upgrade rebate program aimed at empowering residents to safeguard their properties.
The Spotted Dead Nettle is from the mint family, but beware, buy the wrong variety and you'll have it for life, warns gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Only walking for exercise? KEN NOSAKA shows how to get the most out of it.
"Drinking mostly Japanese beer and sake with food wasn’t a difficulty, but for lovers of red wine though, expect to have to warm your glass to let the wine reach room temperature," writes RICHARD CALVER, home from a holiday in Japan.
