Why Herzog’s visit made antisemitism worse
"The community is on a slippery slope when elected politicians misunderstand the importance of separation of powers," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
- Politics
- Politics
Is this the first page of the last chapter for the Liberals?
The rise of One Nation is similar to that seen in other Western democracies. Columnist ANDREW HUGHES has two big reasons why they are doing so well right now…
- Arts & Entertainment
Leonardo da Vinci… enjoying genius on a big scale
Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius, a huge immersive exhibition is coming to Canberra during the Enlighten Festival in a new outdoor setting and, it is said, some new content, ereports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
- Update
The Godfather star Robert Duvall dies at 95
Tributes are pouring in for Robert Duvall, who played Tom Hagen in The Godfather and the napalm-loving colonel in Apocalypse Now, after his death at 95, reports BILL TROTT in Los Angeles.
- Arts & Entertainment
Three bedrooms and a farce of marital mishaps
When Canberra Rep lifts the curtain on its 2026 season, it does so with the company’s most-produced modern playwright, reports HELEN MUSA.
- Politics
Brace for Labor’s billion-dollar interest burden
"Interest increases by $179 million and is forecast to rise beyond a billion dollars in 2028-29, growing at an astounding rate of 20.4 per cent a year." JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED return to Treasurer Steel's furtive Budget Review.
- Opinion
Saved by the Grand Wizard and his magic paint
"We know though, that the ACT government cares for those of us who live southside, so periodically high-order magicians are dispatched to solve the problem," says letter writer HENRY MOULDS of Wanniassa.
- Arts & Entertainment
Young actor in awe of scholarship experience
Canberra’s secondary colleges have long produced exceptional theatre talent, and this tradition continues in the case of recent Year 12 graduate from Narrabundah College, Wajanoah Donohue, reports HELEN MUSA.
- Lifestyle
A place to sit and a time to engage our senses
"They are there, silent custodians, in all weathers: the beating sun, drizzle and torrential rains, ice and snow, quiet breezes and stormy winds." HUGH SELBY writes in praise of the humble park bench.
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
Unfazed, coach Ben takes on a different team
"I get stopped all the time; a bloke just has a bit of a chat, says thank you and shakes your hand… That’s your success right there. One young fella at a time.” TIA PRIEST-WILLMOTT meets Menslink's Ben Gathercole.
Health insurance set for biggest rise in nine years
Liberal leader rewards allies in new-look front bench
One Nation leader condemned for ‘no good Muslims’ claim
Man accused of Invasion Day bombing attempt identified
Boy, 12, seriously hurt in e-bike crash
‘Let down’: Cale prioritising Brumbies over Wallabies
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
Unfazed, coach Ben takes on a different team
"I get stopped all the time; a bloke just has a bit of a chat, says thank you and shakes your hand… That’s your success right there. One young fella at a time.” TIA PRIEST-WILLMOTT meets Menslink's Ben Gathercole.
Health
Health insurance set for biggest rise in nine years
Health insurance customers are set to pay even more for their policies after the biggest premium hike since 2017 was confirmed.
Politics
Liberal leader rewards allies in new-look front bench
Liberal leader Angus Taylor has unveiled his shadow cabinet, with conservatives returning to the fold after being pushed to the outer.
Politics
One Nation leader condemned for ‘no good Muslims’ claim
Muslim leaders have challenged Pauline Hanson to explain exactly what policy changes she would like to see after an incendiary rant on late-night television.
National news
Man accused of Invasion Day bombing attempt identified
A man accused of throwing a homemade bomb into a crowd of Australia Day protesters in an act of terrorism can be named after a suppression order was lifted.
Police
Boy, 12, seriously hurt in e-bike crash
A 12-year-old boy is in hospital with serious injuries after an e-bike carrying three young riders collided with a utility at a Melba intersection. Police are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage.
News
‘Let down’: Cale prioritising Brumbies over Wallabies
Back-rower Charlie Cale has conceded he let the Brumbies down after back stress fractures cruelled his chances of playing last season.
National news
Scandal deepens as premier denies ‘hoax’ CFMEU referral
A former corruption watchdog boss has called out a state premier after his old agency rejected her formal request to probe CFMEU misconduct.
National news
Shoppers care about ‘fair dinkum’ discounts, says Coles
A supermarket giant accused of manipulating prices has told a court the regulator is wrongly attributing "sophisticated thought processes" to grocery shoppers.
Daily Puzzles
"The community is on a slippery slope when elected politicians misunderstand the importance of separation of powers," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
The rise of One Nation is similar to that seen in other Western democracies. Columnist ANDREW HUGHES has two big reasons why they are doing so well right now…
Brace for Labor’s billion-dollar interest burden
If Angus Taylor wants to be PM, then first he must lead
Liberals bank on Taylor to give them a ‘reset’, but…
Liberal leadership: here comes Angus, but when?
Calling on Mr Micawber to fix Barr’s budget vanity
Liberals desperate for a path our of purgatory
Views
Saved by the Grand Wizard and his magic paint
"We know though, that the ACT government cares for those of us who live southside, so periodically high-order magicians are dispatched to solve the problem," says letter writer HENRY MOULDS of Wanniassa.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN looks at the work ahead for the new opposition leader.
Opinion
Sorry, papa, but John Wayne was terrible at this
"Australia needs to stay one and free, and this will not come from the shapes of our wallets or weapons, but the size of our hearts," writes Kindness columnist ANTONIO DI DIO.
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.
Opinion
Comic book parable of understanding and kindness
"People might look at Antonio, or me, and quietly wonder whether arrested development is still cute at our age." The mysterious author of the KEEPING UP THE ACT salutes a fellow comic collector and thrill that is still the Fantastic Four.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Things are getting pretty confusing for Liberal MPs, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Letters
Urgent need to unlock Labor’s ‘devastating grip’
"Across the many terms of ALP government, particularly under Andrew Barr, community disquiet across a number of demographics has grown," says letter writer ALBERT OBERDORF.
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT joins the melee in Sydney
KEEPING UP THE ACT couldn't resist this one... clearly there are Herzogs and there are Herzogs.
Opinion
How AI threatens human expertise and thinking
"Gen AI research points to a potential loss of human capital through undermining three important characteristics of a high-functioning workforce: critical thinking skills, subject knowledge and motivation," says Dr KAREN MACPHERSON
Arts
Leonardo da Vinci… enjoying genius on a big scale
Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius, a huge immersive exhibition is coming to Canberra during the Enlighten Festival in a new outdoor setting and, it is said, some new content, ereports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Arts & Entertainment
Performance that’s part-rave, part-ritual
Here's arts editor HELEN MUSA's latest artsweek column dedicated to what's on where this coming week.
Update
The Godfather star Robert Duvall dies at 95
Tributes are pouring in for Robert Duvall, who played Tom Hagen in The Godfather and the napalm-loving colonel in Apocalypse Now, after his death at 95, reports BILL TROTT in Los Angeles.
Theatre
Three bedrooms and a farce of marital mishaps
When Canberra Rep lifts the curtain on its 2026 season, it does so with the company’s most-produced modern playwright, reports HELEN MUSA.
Art
Past works and the promise of new beginnings
"In Regeneration Glyphs, the artist brings together not only a selection of past works that provide a continuum of ideas and images, but also exciting recent work that promises new beginnings," writes reviewer KERRY-ANNE COUSINS.
Theatre
Young actor in awe of scholarship experience
Canberra’s secondary colleges have long produced exceptional theatre talent, and this tradition continues in the case of recent Year 12 graduate from Narrabundah College, Wajanoah Donohue, reports HELEN MUSA.
Music
A masterclass in Bach’s approach to the liturgy
MICHAEL WILSON reviews the Canberra Bach Ensemble's performance of Christe, du Lamm Gottes – the music of JS Bach.
Music
Enjoyable and knowledgeable celebration of Kurtag
ALANNA MACLEAN reviews Homage to Kurtag, a performance by soprano Amy Moore and pianist Edward Neeman.
Music
‘Fire and passion’ bring accordion dances to life
GRAHAM McDONALD reviews Accordion Dances, the first of this year’s Canberra Symphony Orchestra’s Chamber Series.
Lifestyle
A place to sit and a time to engage our senses
"They are there, silent custodians, in all weathers: the beating sun, drizzle and torrential rains, ice and snow, quiet breezes and stormy winds." HUGH SELBY writes in praise of the humble park bench.
Gardening
The hydrangea that’s not a hydrangea!
Gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON writes about a hydrangea that's a hydrangea in name only; it's all about the shape of the flowers.
Wine
Tasting nostalgia in every sip
"At one stage in the '70s, every third bottle of wine sold in Australia was Ben Ean Moselle," writes nostalgic wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
History
When The Demon came out swinging at England
"Spofforth became famous because of his stellar performance in the 1882 Test, where he inspired the Australian team to victory from a seemingly hopeless position." ROSS FITZGERALD and DICK WHITAKER look at swing bowling's powerful history.
Lifestyle
Does coffee raise your blood pressure?
Does coffee raise your blood pressure? CLARE COLLINS reveals how much it’s okay to drink.
History
Convict rebels recast as first political protestors
A new exhibition explores how the convicts who landed on Australian shores 250 years ago set the tone for political activism forevermore, reports KATELYN CATANZARITI.
Health & Fitness
Whooping cough cases are breaking records, but why?
Whooping cough cases are at their highest level in 35 years – so why the surge, asks ARCHANA KOIRALA.
Legal
Soon to die? More of what you need to know before you go
By imagining a partnered retiree with family, in this article – published in two parts – HUGH SELBY shows how better preparation and communication can make the tasks for the survivor and offspring easier to manage when the time comes.
Legal
Soon to die? What you need to know before you go
By imagining a partnered retiree with family, in this article – published in two parts – HUGH SELBY shows how better preparation and communication can make the tasks for the survivor and offspring easier to manage when the time comes.
