David Jones’ business model explains why it failed
David Jones built its reputation on service, convenience and exclusivity. ROBERT CRAWFORD explains how the loss of those advantages contributed to its collapse into administration.
- Opinion
- Politics
Are the Nationals on life support?
Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN says Matt Canavan may be heading for the House of Representatives, but One Nation’s surge raises a bigger question: how many Nationals colleagues will be there with him?
- News
The drum began to spin, the crisis was averted
"Modern household appliances no longer come with simple dials. They come with digital touchscreens, wi-fi connectivity and a smug attitude," bemoans PAUL DORIN.
- Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Even thieves are doing it tough during this cost-of-living crisis, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
- Opinion
Could a hullabaloo bamboozle a nincompoop?
"Bamboozle and nincompoop are reminders that English develops through usage rather than design, shaped by social interaction, error, and creativity," writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
- Lifestyle
Two different faces of French food
Dining writer WENDY JOHNSON had planned a visit to one French restaurant in Brisbane and stumbled across another. So she reviewed both...
- Digital Edition
Digital edition November 5
The ACT Government "has never been influenced by the CFMEU", the Chief Minister Andrew Barr told the Legislative Assembly. It was received with guffaws across the chamber, writes MICHAEL MOORE.
- Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN's found the problem to slowing inflation down...
- Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
KEEPING UP THE ACT sees a correlation between a $63-210 million contract for infringement cameras and 65,000 patients getting ceremoniously dumped off Canberra Health Service waiting lists.
News
Australia mourns as Israeli ambassador visits Bondi
As the Jewish community mourns the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack Israel's ambassador has visited the site, as Australia considers tighter gun laws.
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
Sydney’s $1b ‘cultural backbone’ set to finally open
Ahead of its official opening, those behind Sydney's biggest cultural project since the Opera House hope it will bring another part of the city to new life.
Coles execs docked $1.7m in bonuses after court cases
Little guys in limbo as indebted retail giant collapses
‘Motorbikes with a battery’: e-bike safety crackdown
Reward paranoia used to draw out notorious crime figure
Latin American festival returns to Civic
Qantas airfare warning due to ongoing high fuel costs
Lifestyle
FlixBus connects Canberra directly to Parramatta
Canberrans can now travel directly to Parramatta and Western Sydney International Airport, with introductory fares from $3. This sponsored post explores FlixBus's new daily coach service.
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Lifestyle
From vineyard to table at Norton Road Wines
Just 20 minutes from Canberra's CBD, Norton Road Wines combines vineyard dining, live music and accommodation. This sponsored post looks at what's new at the Wamboin winery.
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Lifestyle
Blackhawk Logistics: A Canberra success story
From Defence support and security to major Canberra events, Blackhawk Logistics has built a diverse business over 18 years. This sponsored post looks at the people and community behind its growth.
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News
Sydney’s $1b ‘cultural backbone’ set to finally open
Ahead of its official opening, those behind Sydney's biggest cultural project since the Opera House hope it will bring another part of the city to new life.
National news
Coles execs docked $1.7m in bonuses after court cases
Coles chief executive Leah Weckert's short-term bonus has been slashed after the grocery giant lost two court cases related to promotions and unpaid overtime.
Update
Little guys in limbo as indebted retail giant collapses
Major brands are pulling their stock from shelves and local businesses face uncertainty as David Jones enters administration, marking the end of an era.
National news
‘Motorbikes with a battery’: e-bike safety crackdown
Australia's product safety regulator will develop national safety standards for e-bikes as states continue to seize and crush illegal motorised rides.
Update
Reward paranoia used to draw out notorious crime figure
NSW Police are offering a $250,000 reward to catch Coconut Cartel boss Anthony Pele, who is allegedly leading Sydney's underworld activity from Vietnam.
News
Latin American festival returns to Civic
Canberra's annual celebration of Latin American culture, La Fiesta, returns to Civic tomorrow (November 7), with live music, dance performances, art and food.
National news
Qantas airfare warning due to ongoing high fuel costs
The Middle East war is keeping fuel prices high for Qantas, driving a $3.8b bill and forcing the carrier to warn passengers of upcoming fare hikes.
Politics
Midterms won’t change Australia’s approach to Trump
Despite Donald Trump's party losing power in US Congress, cabinet members in Australia say the way they deal with the White House will remain the same.
The economy
‘Killing the patient’: business attacks watchdog report
Peak bodies have criticised the Productivity Commission for omitting issues such as tax and workplace relations in its review into boosting business output.
Daily Puzzles
Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN says Matt Canavan may be heading for the House of Representatives, but One Nation’s surge raises a bigger question: how many Nationals colleagues will be there with him?
"The ACT Government 'has never been influenced by the CFMEU' was a recent statement made in answer to a question in the Legislative Assembly by Chief Minister Andrew Barr. It was received with guffaws across the chamber.
Where Eslake’s revealing report misses the target
‘Odd bedfellows’ betray Ukraine’s struggle
Albanese puts cat among One Nation pigeons
Albanese’s care reforms meet economic reality
Labor’s grim message: No quick end to the pain
Albanese calls for calm as heat turns on him
Views
David Jones’ business model explains why it failed
David Jones built its reputation on service, convenience and exclusivity. ROBERT CRAWFORD explains how the loss of those advantages contributed to its collapse into administration.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Even thieves are doing it tough during this cost-of-living crisis, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Opinion
Could a hullabaloo bamboozle a nincompoop?
"Bamboozle and nincompoop are reminders that English develops through usage rather than design, shaped by social interaction, error, and creativity," writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN's found the problem to slowing inflation down...
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
KEEPING UP THE ACT sees a correlation between a $63-210 million contract for infringement cameras and 65,000 patients getting ceremoniously dumped off Canberra Health Service waiting lists.
Letters
No need: leave the Mawson tennis courts alone
There is no justification for an additional supermarket in Mawson, says letter writer PETER CLAUGHTON.
Opinion
Grrrr… hands off Bluey, she’s our hero
HUGH SELBY gets a growling request to stand up for 'the doggie sensation of our times, Bluey' in the face of a political imposter that has brought untold shame and distress, not only to her but to everyone in her family.
Opinion
Is it possible that Russia’s blackmailing Trump?
"Allegations that Russia possesses compromising material on Trump date principally from 2016-17. The Steele dossier alleged that Russian intelligence had collected damaging personal information," writes CLIVE WILLIAMS.
Arts
Canberra Rep celebrates 95 years with a youthful twist
At a packed season launch on Friday, Canberra Repertory Society announced that it would celebrate 95 years of community theatre in 2027 with a season of six productions at REP's theatre in Acton, reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Music
Small ensemble brings big sound to Haydn
Six musicians create the sound of a much larger ensemble in a concert of Haydn symphonies, with excellent playing and seamless teamwork, reviews GRAHAM McDONALD.
Music
Cottis commands a magnificent Verdi Requiem
A capacity audience held its collective breath while Jessica Cottis created an elongated silence at the conclusion of Verdi's Requiem for Canberra Symphony Orchestra ending with an extended standing ovation, reviews DAVID WHITBREAD.
Music
Ten iconic songs make Australian music history
More than a century of Australian music is being celebrated in a new National Songbook launched in Canberra. Arts editor HELEN MUSA reveals the first 10 selections.
Music
Fred Smith makes political satire sing
Fred Smith turns American political history into an electrifying mix of sharp satire, catchy songs and powerful storytelling, reviews BILL STEPHENS.
Art
New $2 coin puts a croc in your pocket
A coloured $2 coin featuring a croc is part of the Royal Australian Mint and Australia Post’s launch on Wednesday of a new collection celebrating Australia’s native animals and Indigenous languages.
Art
Gascoigne’s art makes the familiar extraordinary
Reviewer KERRY-ANNE COUSINS takes a personal journey through Rosalie Gascoigne's retrospective at the National Gallery of Australia, finding familiar landscapes transformed into extraordinary art.
Arts & Entertainment
James Morrison and Mahalia Barnes swing into town
James Morrison and Mahalia Barnes swing into town, while Canberra celebrates craft, design and iconic Australian songs, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA in her latest "Artsweek".
Comedy
Star cartoonist Judy makes a show of herself
One of Australia’s most enduring cartoonists is venturing on to the stage with her cartoons in a show called Everyone on the Bus Fell Down (Not Just Me), reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Lifestyle
Keeping it fair in the family
Ernie and Trixie have a $2.2 million offer for their home and plans to build a granny flat at their son's house. GAIL FREEMAN explains how tax concessions could help them provide equally for both children.
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Wine
For chardonnay, cold climate rules
Wine writer RICHARD CALVER returns to Rutherglen to sample the revived Morris wines, but finds its chardonnay wanting compared with a vibrant cool-climate Tasmanian rival.
Dining
Two different faces of French food
Dining writer WENDY JOHNSON had planned a visit to one French restaurant in Brisbane and stumbled across another. So she reviewed both...
Travel
FlixBus connects Canberra directly to Parramatta
Canberrans can now travel directly to Parramatta and Western Sydney International Airport, with introductory fares from $3. This sponsored post explores FlixBus's new daily coach service.
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Wine
From vineyard to table at Norton Road Wines
Just 20 minutes from Canberra's CBD, Norton Road Wines combines vineyard dining, live music and accommodation. This sponsored post looks at what's new at the Wamboin winery.
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Gardening
Last chance to plant summer bulbs
Now is the time to plant summer and autumn bulbs, giving them a chance to establish before the heat arrives, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Wine
Anniversary marks a man wedded to the task
RICHARD CALVER marks his tenth anniversary as wine columnist with CityNews by treating the editor (other columnists please note) to a taste of very nice and expensive red wine. Like his fine writing, it was appreciated.
Lifestyle
Getting in a good ‘Good Morning’ is all in the timing
"There's something genuinely satisfying about wishing someone a good morning and having them wish you one in return. A small exchange, perhaps, but it makes the world feel a little friendlier," writes PAUL DORIN.
Lifestyle
Blackhawk Logistics: A Canberra success story
From Defence support and security to major Canberra events, Blackhawk Logistics has built a diverse business over 18 years. This sponsored post looks at the people and community behind its growth.
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