Canberra embassy closure puts vulnerable Afghans at risk
Closing the Afghan embassy in Canberra would put many vulnerable Afghans at significant risk, writes SUSAN HUTCHINSON.
- Opinion
- Politics
Ambitious Hastie calls out Trump’s war strategy
Andrew Hastie hung out his leadership shingle in a weekend interview that may have a few Liberals wondering if Angus Taylor was the best choice for the top job, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
- Arts & Entertainment
Phantom harbourside production lives up to the hype
"There are few musicals in the repertoire so well suited to the dramatic staging offered by Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, and this one lives up to the hype." Arts editor HELEN MUSA reviews Handa Opera's production of Phantom of the Opera.
- Arts & Entertainment
Tough Tommy’s back in a Blinder of a spin off
A Peaky Blinders spin-off movie bring magnetic Cillian Murphy back to the screen as ruthless Tommy Shelby, writes streaming columnist NICK OVERALL.
- Opinion
How lowering prescription cost helps health – and the economy
Since July 2022, Canberrans have filled more than 5.3 million cheaper PBS scripts as a result of renewed co-payment policies. The estimated patient savings total almost $46 million, say EMMA McBRIDE & ANDREW LEIGH.
- Lifestyle
Kiwifruit offers shade and autumn harvest
Kiwifruit vines are vigorous growers that reward gardeners with shade in summer and fruit in autumn – if you plant the right mix of male and female vines, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
- Opinion
Little prospect of a single cent from Tayler’s tilt at the cops
"Even if we're outraged at his crimes, and willing to condone the unnecessary police violence as just deserts, Tayler Hazell has a good legal claim." But, says HUGH SELBY, it's unlikely to take him far as he faces nine years in the AMC.
- Politics
Government struggles with Middle East ‘stress test’
The Albanese government is struggling under the ‘stress test’ posed by Middle East war, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
- Lifestyle
A lesson in wine at the old schoolhouse
Wine writer RICHARD CALVER sits up straight and pays attention as he gets a lesson from master winemaker Ken Helm in a former schoolhouse, a tiny wooden structure, built in 1888.
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
Man, 90, dies after driving into car park pillar
A 90-year-old man has died a week after his car struck a pillar in an underground Gungahlin car park.
Inside remote site where Freeman was shot dead
Relief for struggling motorists as fuel tax slashed
Coffee and friendly fire: the key to Sasagi’s hot form
Coppins Crossing Road to close for bridge works
Bailed man charged after city pursuit
Canberra among animal collision hotspots as claims surge
Opinion
With breathing there’s a lot to take in
"The air we breathe is far more than empty space – it’s a finely balanced mixture of gases that sustains life," writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
Lifestyle
Meticulous Olivia takes charge at Yarralumla clinic
Canberra’s trusted name in refined, natural aesthetics is growing. In this sponsored post Atelier Medical Aesthetics reveals its expansion with new clinic in Yarralumla.
Sponsored Content
Lifestyle
Breaking down fibre, it’s the next big food fad
The next big Western world food fad is fibre, but how much do you need? DEE-ANN DURBIN warns of the dangers of fibremaxxing.
News
Man, 90, dies after driving into car park pillar
A 90-year-old man has died a week after his car struck a pillar in an underground Gungahlin car park.
Update
Inside remote site where Freeman was shot dead
Double police-killer Dezi Freeman has been shot dead on a rural property as detectives probe if others helped him evade capture
Politics
Relief for struggling motorists as fuel tax slashed
New cost-of-living measures have been announced to help Australians staring down the barrel of sky-high petrol and diesel prices.
Sports news
Coffee and friendly fire: the key to Sasagi’s hot form
Canberra's Simi Sasagi has opened up on his friendship with Xavier Savage as he looks to continue his glittering start with Matt Timoko hot on his heels.
News
Coppins Crossing Road to close for bridge works
Coppins Crossing Road will close for up to two days in April as safety barriers are installed on the new Molonglo River Bridge, with detours in place for motorists.
Police
Bailed man charged after city pursuit
A driver allegedly sped through red lights and wrong side of the road before being found under a bed in Torrens.
News
Canberra among animal collision hotspots as claims surge
Canberra and Belconnen have been identified as the ACT’s worst hotspots for animal collisions, as new data reveals a sharp national increase in crashes involving wildlife.
News
NightCrew support service stays on the job
Canberra’s frontline nightlife support service will continue operating for at least another two years, with the ACT Government extending its contract with St John Ambulance ACT to run the CBR NightCrew program.
Police
Man charged with assaulting and stealing from wife
A 48-year-old man has been charged with allegedly assaulting his wife, stealing items from her and resisting arrest.
Daily Puzzles
Andrew Hastie hung out his leadership shingle in a weekend interview that may have a few Liberals wondering if Angus Taylor was the best choice for the top job, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
The Albanese government is struggling under the ‘stress test’ posed by Middle East war, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
At last, Assembly acts to protect kids in childcare
What the premier could teach the prime minister
High-speed rail arrives again, but will it ever leave?
One Nation sends shivers down Angus Taylor’s spine
Panel accused of prejudging tenant’s eviction
We’re mugs, our energy wealth flows to foreign owners
Views
Canberra embassy closure puts vulnerable Afghans at risk
Closing the Afghan embassy in Canberra would put many vulnerable Afghans at significant risk, writes SUSAN HUTCHINSON.
Opinion
How lowering prescription cost helps health – and the economy
Since July 2022, Canberrans have filled more than 5.3 million cheaper PBS scripts as a result of renewed co-payment policies. The estimated patient savings total almost $46 million, say EMMA McBRIDE & ANDREW LEIGH.
Opinion
Little prospect of a single cent from Tayler’s tilt at the cops
"Even if we're outraged at his crimes, and willing to condone the unnecessary police violence as just deserts, Tayler Hazell has a good legal claim." But, says HUGH SELBY, it's unlikely to take him far as he faces nine years in the AMC.
Opinion
It’s simple, really: are you dusting… or dusting?
"In common usage, when context alone determines the meaning, we’re usually talking about polysemous words (words with multiple related or unrelated meanings)." Columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS returns to the endlessly fascinating English language.
Opinion
Never criticise someone’s bliss, and that’s rule!
"Every book, every film, every anything has a parent. It is somebody’s pride and joy. Even if it's bloody awful, there’s somebody out there who has it as their all-time favourite piece of art," writes Kindness columnist ANTONIO DI DIO.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Riding an e-bike comes with its downsides, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
Here it is, Canberra's new game show, Are You Smarter Than an ACT Minister?, in which 10-year-old student Michelle faces the intellectual cream of our local cabinet...
Opinion
The false weights that unfairly tip the scales of justice
"It is now, as it always has been, so easy for the powerful to deceive with false weights." Legal columnist HUGH SELBY returns to the vexing question of justice for one woman and the cowardice of those looking the other way.
Letters
One chance at a first impression… how about this?
You only get one chance at a first impression. What does this directional sign on the Federal Highway, Watson tell visitors about Canberra, asks letter writer DICK BAUCH.
Arts
Unusual musical journey around human existence
"Canberra Choral Society’s Our Stories gave its audience an unusual collection of material and much to reflect upon," says reviewer ALANNA MACLEAN.
Reviews
Confirming the power of radio drama
HELEN MUSA reviews Autumn Days, ArtSound Radio Theatre, an afternoon of monologues and short play readings, mostly by Canberra writers.
Music
The many reasons to adore Lorina Gore
LEN POWER reviews Romance Sublime! a performance by soprano Lorina Gore and pianist Anthony Smith.
Arts & Entertainment
Amita’s cabaret on the dark side
Here's HELEN MUSA's latest Arts in the City column.
Music
Phantom harbourside production lives up to the hype
"There are few musicals in the repertoire so well suited to the dramatic staging offered by Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, and this one lives up to the hype." Arts editor HELEN MUSA reviews Handa Opera's production of Phantom of the Opera.
Music
Ensemble’s raw sound, with gut strings and baroque bows
NICK HORN reviews The Devil’s Violin, a performance by the Australian Chamber Orchestra led by guest violinist Ilya Gringolts.
Streaming
Tough Tommy’s back in a Blinder of a spin off
A Peaky Blinders spin-off movie bring magnetic Cillian Murphy back to the screen as ruthless Tommy Shelby, writes streaming columnist NICK OVERALL.
Music
Fiery Fiorillo still thrills her audience
"This piano recital journeyed across five centuries of Spanish music, from transcriptions on Sephardim music to the fiery spirit of modern Spanish composers." ROB KENNEDY reviews a recital by pianist Marcela Fiorillo.
Music
Outside the box landed an appealing program
"You know you’re in for something a little out of the ordinary when you’re greeted at the concert venue by the original, giant and creepy AF doll from Squid Games," writes reviewer SARAH BYRNE.
Lifestyle
Kiwifruit offers shade and autumn harvest
Kiwifruit vines are vigorous growers that reward gardeners with shade in summer and fruit in autumn – if you plant the right mix of male and female vines, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Wine
A lesson in wine at the old schoolhouse
Wine writer RICHARD CALVER sits up straight and pays attention as he gets a lesson from master winemaker Ken Helm in a former schoolhouse, a tiny wooden structure, built in 1888.
Health & Fitness
Iconic Vitamin C: is it all it’s supposed to be?
Should you take vitamin C to ward off colds, lower blood pressure or reduce cancer risk? This is what the experts say...
Dining
New faces filling tummies around the bay
On a recent venture to the south coast, dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON "happily munched my way through new and relatively new dining spots in Batemans Bay, and around Mogo and Mossy Point."
Technology
Oil price spikes spark EV interest that’s likely to stay
Our interest in electric vehicles has grown due to oil price spikes. And it’s likely to remain, writes TAUEL HARPER.
Health & Fitness
Heart attack: there’s good news and there’s bad
"If the staff of our medical institutions were not filled by migrants they couldn’t function." After a heart attack, NOEL BEDDOE went looking for answers.
Lifestyle
What’s working from home doing to your mental health?
What’s working from home doing to your mental health? JAN KABATEK and FERDI BOTHA tracked 16,000 Australians to find out...
Lifestyle
Even knowing the science, we still believe in superstitions
I’m educated and a fan of science. So why do I follow superstitions? MICAH GOLDWATER ponders that question.
Wine
Hounded into a fun day in Gundaroo
"We tried a large array of table wines on the day, as well as a delightful fortified, a muscat, that was intense and went very well with coffee." Wine writer RICHARD CALVER visits Gundog Estate.
