AI to boost productivity but reshape jobs
AI offers Australia its most credible productivity boost in almost two decades, but Treasury warns its impact on workers could be profound, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
- Politics
- Politics
Is there an opportunity for an Opportunity party?
"With identification being weak though, no one is that safe in Canberra at the next election. But it also means there is opportunity for a true centre-left party like Opportunity," writes political columnist ANDREW HUGHES.
- Arts & Entertainment
Multiple Skit-osis is playing it for the laughs
Some of Canberra’s funniest actors, comedians and musical theatre performers are coming together for the second instalment of the revue Multiple Skit-osis, this year titled Multiple Skit-osis – The Relapse.
- Opinion
Keep your hands off ‘perfect’ Adelaide Avenue!
"Go on-line and tell the ACT Government to keep Adelaide Avenue exactly as it is – it doesn't need 're-designing'," says letter writer PETER CLAUGHTON, of Farrer.
- Lifestyle
Off to the ‘end of the earth’ for this wine
"Four bottles disappeared over seven months, each one worth opening and sharing, drinkability plus. That's about the highest compliment I can pay a wine," writes wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
- Politics
WA triumph: how will One Nation do in the eastern trenches?
For political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN, One Nation’s Secret Harbour victory confirms the party is now a serious threat not only to the Liberals but also to Labor’s outer-suburban heartland.
- Arts & Entertainment
Home may be for the heart, but not the brain here
Netflix has become known for its audacious marketing spectacles in recent years, but what it conjured up for its new thriller film might just take the cake, writes streaming c columnist NICK OVERALL.
- Lifestyle
What to keep in mind for an aged care assessment
Amid controversy over aged-care assessments, healthy ageing researcher DAN WADSWORTH explains what older Australians can expect from the process and how best to prepare.
- Lifestyle
Citrus care for spring growth
Good drainage, protection from wind and consistent watering are the keys to healthy citrus, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
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
ACT housing approvals plunge 34 per cent
ACT housing approvals fell almost 34 per cent in July, recording the sharpest decline in the country, according to new Australian Bureau of Statistics figures.
Buyers’ market as housing prices continue downturn
Raiders star admits lure in Chiefs signing blitz
‘Expected it’: Kyrgios drug ban no shock to Greek rival
New research challenges myths about Tassie tigers
Key US treaty should have ‘assumptions’ questioned
Labor against ‘whack-a-mole’ approach to tech ban
Lifestyle
Helping Canberra seniors stay independent
For many older Australians, staying independent means staying in the home they know and love. This sponsored post looks at how Euphoria is helping Canberra seniors do just that.
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Lifestyle
Gold Odyssey takes its show behind the mic
Canberra events brand Gold Odyssey is heading behind the microphone with a new podcast spanning 17 different segments. This sponsored post reveals what's in store.
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Lifestyle
Healthy teeth mean happier, healthier pets
Pets can be surprisingly good at hiding dental pain. This sponsored post reveals the signs that could mean something isn't right.
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News
ACT housing approvals plunge 34 per cent
ACT housing approvals fell almost 34 per cent in July, recording the sharpest decline in the country, according to new Australian Bureau of Statistics figures.
Update
Buyers’ market as housing prices continue downturn
Houses prices in nearly every capital city including Canberra have fallen again, as the number of homes being approved also came down.
Sports news
Raiders star admits lure in Chiefs signing blitz
Canberra star Hudson Young says he will either be at the Raiders or PNG in 2028, with the challenge of joining the Chiefs and their big-name signings a lure.
Sports news
‘Expected it’: Kyrgios drug ban no shock to Greek rival
Greek ace Stefanos Tsitsipas says he knew all along that Nick Kyrgios would likely be banned for taking cocaine.
News
New research challenges myths about Tassie tigers
Researchers have corrected long-standing misconceptions about the Tasmanian tiger.
Politics
Key US treaty should have ‘assumptions’ questioned
Australia and the US are marking the 75th anniversary of the ANZUS treaty, as analysts call for a re-think of how the alliance might operate into the future.
News
Labor against ‘whack-a-mole’ approach to tech ban
Calls for a ban on wearable technology such as smart glasses have been shut down by the government, as disability advocates urge caution.
News
Lifeline Bookfair returns to EPIC this weekend
Lifeline Canberra's Bookfair returns to EPIC this weekend as the organisation approaches its one millionth call to the 13 11 14 crisis support service.
Weather
ACT braces for warmer, stormier conditions
Canberrans are being urged to prepare their homes for severe weather as the ACT's storm season begins today.
Daily Puzzles
AI offers Australia its most credible productivity boost in almost two decades, but Treasury warns its impact on workers could be profound, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"With identification being weak though, no one is that safe in Canberra at the next election. But it also means there is opportunity for a true centre-left party like Opportunity," writes political columnist ANDREW HUGHES.
WA triumph: how will One Nation do in the eastern trenches?
Albanese hits the diplomatic summit trail
Why Albanese won’t budge on WA’s GST deal
We need more local politicians, and here’s why
Albanese faces Queensland data centre fight
Migration debate muddied by competing numbers
Views
Keep your hands off ‘perfect’ Adelaide Avenue!
"Go on-line and tell the ACT Government to keep Adelaide Avenue exactly as it is – it doesn't need 're-designing'," says letter writer PETER CLAUGHTON, of Farrer.
Opinion
Can you teach yourself to detect AI writing?
Language expert CELESTE RODRIGUEZ LOURO reveals the linguistic clues that can make AI-generated writing feel familiar — and why those same patterns may be reshaping human prose.
Opinion
Why sharp suits matter and the ties that bind
Following on from his last Whimsy about women’s make-up and heels, columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS looks at men’s grooming and attire.
Opinion
The kindest thing is keep a story to ourselves
"Seinfeld made us laugh with 177 episodes 'about absolutely nothing'. Let today’s piece be just that. Nothing to see here." ANTONIO DI DIO continues his Brief History of Kindness.
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
Emo and Carrick try to get to the bottom of the Secure Local Jobs Code – a code more fiendish to crack than the Enigma or Da Vinci Codes, says KEEPING UP THE ACT.
Letters
Save billions by stopping the tram at Albert Hall
Canberrans would benefit greatly by stopping Light Rail Stage2B at Albert Hall. Money saved could be used to reduce debt and prioritise construction of much needed community projects," says letter writer RON SAIT, of Richardson.
Opinion
The complexities of being certain about simple consent
"Surely the complainants and Alan Jones would be better served by the sort of outcome reached in the Dyson Heydon case – an outcome that recognises the present circumstances of the complainants and Jones," writes legal columnist HUGH SELBY.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
It's a balancing act running an economy with a trillion dollars of debt, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Arts
Fire at theatre affects coming stage show
A fire on Monday at the National Theatre in Braidwood has necessitated a change of venue for the coming show, 1966 And All That.
Arts & Entertainment
Multiple Skit-osis is playing it for the laughs
Some of Canberra’s funniest actors, comedians and musical theatre performers are coming together for the second instalment of the revue Multiple Skit-osis, this year titled Multiple Skit-osis – The Relapse.
Music
The genius of Dolly Parton in three songs
Dolly Parton leaves behind countless hits, but three songs reveal the true genius of her songwriting, writes music researcher WENDY HARGREAVES.
Arts & Entertainment
Piano star to play with National Capital Orchestra
Here's arts editor HELEN MUSA's latest Arts in the City column.
Streaming
Home may be for the heart, but not the brain here
Netflix has become known for its audacious marketing spectacles in recent years, but what it conjured up for its new thriller film might just take the cake, writes streaming c columnist NICK OVERALL.
Music
Jussen brothers make four hands sound like one
Arthur and Lucas Jussen proved why they are in demand around the world with an almost perfect program showcasing works for four hands on one piano, reviews DAVID WHITBREAD.
Reviews
‘Bombshells’ deliver moments of comic acuity
SAMARA PURNELL reviews the local reboot of Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith's "Bombshells" by director Jordan Best’s production.
Dance
‘Grease’ gets a dazzling dance-floor makeover
BILL STEPHENS reviews director Bradley McDowell and Canberra Philharmonic Society's newest iteration of the high popular 'Grease', turning it into a high-energy dance extravaganza, thereby avoiding some of the darker aspects of the script.
Lifestyle
What to know before buying your first Bitcoin
Curious about Bitcoin but don't know where to start? This sponsored post looks at what Australians should understand before putting their money into crypto.
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Wine
Off to the ‘end of the earth’ for this wine
"Four bottles disappeared over seven months, each one worth opening and sharing, drinkability plus. That's about the highest compliment I can pay a wine," writes wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
Lifestyle
Helping Canberra seniors stay independent
For many older Australians, staying independent means staying in the home they know and love. This sponsored post looks at how Euphoria is helping Canberra seniors do just that.
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Lifestyle
What to keep in mind for an aged care assessment
Amid controversy over aged-care assessments, healthy ageing researcher DAN WADSWORTH explains what older Australians can expect from the process and how best to prepare.
Gardening
Citrus care for spring growth
Good drainage, protection from wind and consistent watering are the keys to healthy citrus, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Health & Fitness
Can you eat too much tinned tuna?
Tinned tuna is cheap, convenient and nutritious, but what about the mercury? LAUREN BALL and EMILY BURCH explain how much is safe to eat.
Dining
Kinn means ‘eat’ and it’s hard to choose
When Kinn Thai moved to its new location on Bunda Street, Civic, it expanded in size by a whopping amount, writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Lifestyle
Alex’s forklift faces tax issues
"When trying to decide if you can claim a tax deduction for expenditure, there is one golden rule: so you can claim a deduction, you must have income," says chartered accountant GAIL FREEMAN.
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Lifestyle
Where does your website’s data actually live?
Many Canberra business owners assume their website data stays in Australia. Here's what data sovereignty actually means, and the questions worth asking your hosting provider, according to this sponsored post.
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