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- News
- Lifestyle
There’s something for everyone at Michael’s
If you’ve booked a show at The Q and want to enjoy a meal before or after, Michael’s Restaurant, at historic Walsh’s Hotel (established 1875), is just next door, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
- Arts & Entertainment
Heide’s work up close and personal
"How do you present a photographer’s career which began in 1959 and has continued ever since?" BRIAN ROPE fondly reviews a new book based on the images of remarkable photographer Heide Smith.
- Lifestyle
Telling tourists to go home has a history
Anti-tourism protests are not new. They happened in ancient Rome, 19th-century England and after World War II, writes FREYA HIGGINS-DESBIOLLES.
- Politics
The budget: how about heartless, thoughtless, lazy and regressive?
"The taxation measures in this budget are indeed tough. They are also heartless, thoughtless, lazy and regressive." JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED are strident in their criticism of blundering Treasurer Steel's budget debut.
- Politics
When voters aren’t fooled by a new face in charge
"We are living in a utopian economy: everything seems good, but underneath the story is so much worse. Politicians know all of this though. Well, most," writes political columnist ANDREW HUGHES.
- Arts & Entertainment
Soprano Sarah’s making her operatic dream come true
The provocative character of Musetta in Puccini‘s La Bohème is a perennial crowd-pleaser and the perfect role for Aboriginal soprano Sarah Prestwidge, making her Opera Australia debut, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
- Opinion
The punishing levy on families who step back
"Stepping back to raise children, support a partner or run a household isn’t a luxury. It’s a responsible choice that deserves support, not penalty." Caregiver GWYN REES bridles at the ACT government's "health levy" shock.
- Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
After Tuesday's Reserve Bank decision, cartoonist PAUL DORIN is losing interest in interest rates.
Update
‘Guilty’: mushroom cook convicted of triple murder
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson intentionally poisoned four members of her estranged husband's family, a jury has found after a week of deliberations.
News
Coroner finds cop who shot indigenous teen a racist
A coroner has found the death of a 19-year-old Warlpiri-Luritja man in a remote community was avoidable, and the former police officer who shot him was racist.
Update
Few clues to motive in ‘horrifying’ Bondi rampage
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.
News
Oh what a peeling: suit over alleged Toyota paint flaws
Australia's best selling car brand Toyota has been slapped with a class action suit over alleged defects in Corollas that caused paint to peel when in the sun.
Update
Plan to rid anti-Jew ‘cancer’ targets uni, arts funding
Universities and cultural bodies that fail to act against anti-Semitism could have their funding terminated as part of a blueprint to combat discrimination.
Thursday’s CityNews headlines
Tome by tome, human chain moves historic bookstore
Australia’s message to Asian allies worried about Trump
Change to be forced on ‘violent, misogynist’ CFMEU
Flipping heck: tech giant wants to upsize your phone
Injury-hit Lions battle to win over weakened Brumbies
Lifestyle
Crematorium welcomes greener new facilities
New facilities at Norwood Park Crematorium, including a state-of-the-art crematorium, will give its clients’ families a modern, comfortable environment, says general manager MICHAEL BRIDGES.
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Lifestyle
Secret to smooth travel is a power bank that keeps up
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Lifestyle
Step up your style with flooring trends for Canberra homes
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News
Oh what a peeling: suit over alleged Toyota paint flaws
Australia's best selling car brand Toyota has been slapped with a class action suit over alleged defects in Corollas that caused paint to peel when in the sun.
Update
Plan to rid anti-Jew ‘cancer’ targets uni, arts funding
Universities and cultural bodies that fail to act against anti-Semitism could have their funding terminated as part of a blueprint to combat discrimination.
News
Tome by tome, human chain moves historic bookstore
Hundreds of volunteers have formed a human chain to help a historic bookshop move to a new location by passing each book hand-to-hand.
News
Australia’s message to Asian allies worried about Trump
Australia is distancing itself from the United States in Southeast Asia amid a flurry of tariffs and aid cuts, pledging "we are here for the long haul".
Update
Change to be forced on ‘violent, misogynist’ CFMEU
An administrator has vowed to sack more CFMEU members to initiate a culture change after a report exposed the union's aggressive intimidation tactics.
News
Flipping heck: tech giant wants to upsize your phone
After 15 years of research and development, the world's most popular folding smartphone is about to get bigger, but its competitors are far from rolling over.
Sports news
Injury-hit Lions battle to win over weakened Brumbies
Joe Schmidt will take plenty of positives after a Brumbies side missing key players put up a good fight but ultimately fell 36-24 to the star-studded Lions.
News
Lehrmann files anti-corruption complaint over rape case
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann claims "political bias" from a state government could have led to him being charged with two counts of rape.
Daily Puzzles
"The taxation measures in this budget are indeed tough. They are also heartless, thoughtless, lazy and regressive." JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED are strident in their criticism of blundering Treasurer Steel's budget debut.
"We are living in a utopian economy: everything seems good, but underneath the story is so much worse. Politicians know all of this though. Well, most," writes political columnist ANDREW HUGHES.
Curtin speech sparks more debate over US relationship
Greens’ demands send the Assembly into a spin
Hot-button issues lose their media heat
‘Crooked thinking’ buckles light rail track to Woden
Stop slugging ratepayers, take the trackless tram
Busted: Steel went where he should not have gone
Views
The punishing levy on families who step back
"Stepping back to raise children, support a partner or run a household isn’t a luxury. It’s a responsible choice that deserves support, not penalty." Caregiver GWYN REES bridles at the ACT government's "health levy" shock.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
After Tuesday's Reserve Bank decision, cartoonist PAUL DORIN is losing interest in interest rates.
Opinion
Failed vape policy in disarray, but what to do?
In Australia, the availability of vapes has been severely restricted to pharmacies. In contrast, high-risk cigarettes continue to be readily available from more than 40,000 outlets. And that's where the problem starts, says ROSS FITZGERALD.
Letters
Solar panels do nothing for 60 per cent of the year
"Engineering and technology always beat 'renewable' electricity, hawked by credulous politicians!" says letter writer ANTHONY HORDERN.
Opinion
What’s a man to do when his best mate just up and leaves?
"What’s a man to do when his best friend just ups and leaves without so much as an excuse me or see you later or best wishes?" Columnist HUGH SELBY is baffled by his mate's sudden departure...
Opinion
Is Donald Trump the greatest egotist of them all?
"Donald Trump's frequent use of extravagant language to describe his achievements as 'the best', 'unprecedented' and his emphasis on loyalty (to him) show that he’s the centre of his world," writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
Opinion
There’s a time to forgive, while not forgetting faults
"The judge’s actions towards his associate and others were as pathetic as they were commonplace. He was exposed. He paid the price in public humiliation." HUGH SELBY thinks there's a time for forgiveness, without necessarily forgetting.
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
Who's to blame for the nation-leading failure of ACT finances? Certainly not former treasurer Andrew Barr. Just ask him. KEEPING UP THE ACT listened in.
Arts
String quartet takes a new turn
The Alma Moodie Quartet, which has been wowing Canberra audiences since its modest debut at the Campbell Scout Hall in 2021, has announced new members and a new management.
Art
Emily’s art travels from Canberra to Tate Modern
The National Gallery of Australia has joined Tate Modern to present Europe’s first major solo exhibition dedicated to artist Emily Kam Kngwarray, who died in 1996.
Arts & Entertainment
Abbalanche, my, my, just how much we’ve missed you
Tribute act Abbalanche are returning to Queanbeyan for their 30th Anniversary Tour with harmonies, dazzling costumes and high-energy performances.
Books
Libby lands a wins Reading Australia Fellowship prize
A teacher-librarian at Hughes Primary School has been announced as the 2025 Reading Australia Fellow at the Australian Association for the Teaching of English/Australian Literacy Educators' Association National Conference.
Books
Heide’s work up close and personal
"How do you present a photographer’s career which began in 1959 and has continued ever since?" BRIAN ROPE fondly reviews a new book based on the images of remarkable photographer Heide Smith.
Music
Soprano Sarah’s making her operatic dream come true
The provocative character of Musetta in Puccini‘s La Bohème is a perennial crowd-pleaser and the perfect role for Aboriginal soprano Sarah Prestwidge, making her Opera Australia debut, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Art
Despite the pain, Hiroe embarks on a new chapter
When the ceramicist and former Canberra Artist of the Year, Hiroe Swen, leaves Canberra for her native Japan in early July, she will look back on having lived 57 of her 91 years here, reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Music
Concert of surprises and little-known composers
MICHAEL WILSON reviews Something Old, Something New, a performance by Apeiron Baroque.
Arts & Entertainment
High-kicking can-can from Kix Arts
Here's a column with plenty of kicks, music and arts news. It's HELEN MUSA's latest serve of Arts in the City.
Lifestyle
There’s something for everyone at Michael’s
If you’ve booked a show at The Q and want to enjoy a meal before or after, Michael’s Restaurant, at historic Walsh’s Hotel (established 1875), is just next door, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Lifestyle
Telling tourists to go home has a history
Anti-tourism protests are not new. They happened in ancient Rome, 19th-century England and after World War II, writes FREYA HIGGINS-DESBIOLLES.
Lifestyle
Chef Peter made you feel like one of the family
Peter Russell-Clarke’s greatest gift was how he made you feel like one of the family, writes WENDY HUNT.
Lifestyle
You won’t choose the right person if you’re drunk
Avoid bad breath, don’t pick partners when drunk: KONSTANTINE PANEGYRES has some ancient dating tips to find modern love.
Gardening
Flowering quince, a tough shrub that’s tough to grow
One of the toughest shrubs to grow in our climate is flowering quince, says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Canberra culture
Winter Civic turns on the entertainment heat
A celebration of local food and culture, Winter in the City, was launched on Friday by Arts Minister Michael Pettersson.
Wine
Dinner with the best wines in Australia
"The wines served with the National Wine Show dinner showed the best of Australia, and Canberra should be proud to host this event.," writes wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
Dining
Belconnen cafe a place to soak up the sunshine
Kiln at Belco Arts is a café with a picturesque setting, a large outdoor area soaking up the sunshine and a place to enjoy a leisurely brekkie, lunch or evening dinner, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Gardening
The sweet lemon that’s a local star
Citrus trees and shrubs do well in our climate, says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
