Hey boomer, politically, your day is done
Politically, the baby boomers’ day is done – intergenerational equity has become a priority for Labor, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
- Politics
- Lifestyle
New kid on the busy Griffith food front
For a small village-style strip, there are big offerings on the food front at the Griffith shops, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
- Politics
Cold comfort for camping Canavan in Farrer
It’s a chilly campaign for Nationals leader Matt Canavan in Farrer, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
- Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
A lot of people with a lot of issues are asking the ACT government: "What are you going to do about it?" Andrew Barr always has the answer...
- Politics
Why it costs us when ‘wants’ morph into ‘needs’
"Something strange has happened in the last decade or two in Western societies. Wants have increasingly become regarded as needs," writes ROBERT McMAHON in his first regular column for CityNews.
- Arts & Entertainment
‘Cancel’ threat for seductive, immoral characters
“Sexy-disturbing” is how director Lainie Hart describes Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Christopher Hampton’s adaptation of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ 1782 novel, coming up at Canberra Rep Theatre.
- Politics
We’re two-faced when looking away from war crimes
"To look the other way when serious, credible allegations of war crimes come to light would be profound hypocrisy that would reflect poorly on the national character. Yet that's exactly what our government has done," writes MICHAEL MOORE.
- Opinion
Why Roberts-Smith will get a fair trial from a jury
"Some argue Ben Roberts-Smith's situation is so exceptional it calls for a special response. I agree; however, the special response is having the trial outcome determined by a dozen members of our community," writes HUGH SELBY.
- Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN worries about the rising price of... milk!
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
Teen girls charged over stolen car, bottle shop theft
Two teenage girls have been charged and police are searching for other suspects following a bottleshop theft and dangerous driving in a stolen car across Canberra’s north.
Australia has more fuel in tank than before Iran war
Ratings slump as Kyle and Jackie O sued for millions
Global nod for ANU researcher’s ocean study
Man charged with car theft and crash
First home buyer scheme leading to housing price rise
Future of NDIS at risk without overhaul, minister warns
News
‘Never again’: lessons from a new-look war memorial
The Australian War Memorial sits on a "fault line" in the national debate, its director says, as he reflects on how history guides its $580 million refurb.
News
Titanic rewritten in heroic tale of Aussie survivor
The story of nurse Evelyn Marsden, the only Australian to survive the sinking of the Titanic, has been told for the first time after being lost to history.
Lifestyle
What’s new with flu and when’s the best time to get a shot?
When's the best time to get a flu shot? Infectious diseases experts MERU SHEEL and ALLEN CHENG explain...
News
Teen girls charged over stolen car, bottle shop theft
Two teenage girls have been charged and police are searching for other suspects following a bottleshop theft and dangerous driving in a stolen car across Canberra’s north.
Update
Australia has more fuel in tank than before Iran war
As the repercussions of the US-led war on Iran continue and a crucial oil corridor remains effectively closed, Australia has topped up its fuel supply.
News
Ratings slump as Kyle and Jackie O sued for millions
As their once-dominant morning slot on KIIS FM loses listeners, Kyle and Jackie O's former employers are going after the pair for millions in lost revenue.
Education
Global nod for ANU researcher’s ocean study
ANU Associate Professor Ana Sequeira has been named Australia’s National Champion in the Frontiers Planet Prize, placing her among 25 leading scientists worldwide addressing urgent environmental challenges.
Police
Man charged with car theft and crash
A 26-year-old man has been charged with stealing a car and crashing it into two homes in Holt early on Thursday.
News
First home buyer scheme leading to housing price rise
House prices for homes under thresholds for a five per cent deposit scheme are outstripping increases for all other homes.
News
Future of NDIS at risk without overhaul, minister warns
Widespread changes to the NDIS will seek to save $15 billion, but disability community members are already fearful of how the overhaul will impact them.
News
How extreme Aussie weather is fuelling ‘eco-anxiety’
More than half of Australians say they are giving up on regular hobbies such as gardening and playing sport due to stress brought on by extreme weather.
Police
Former manager charged with assault and indecency
A 43-year-old former retail manager has been charged over the alleged assault and indecent acts involving two teenage employees in 2017.
Daily Puzzles
Politically, the baby boomers’ day is done – intergenerational equity has become a priority for Labor, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
It’s a chilly campaign for Nationals leader Matt Canavan in Farrer, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Why it costs us when ‘wants’ morph into ‘needs’
We’re two-faced when looking away from war crimes
Cuts loom as treasurer warns NDIS is ‘growing too fast’
We’ve never been ‘here’ before, but here we are
Liberals exploit the inflammatory politics of migration
How Barr builds the numbers with tax and debt
Views
KEEPING UP THE ACT
A lot of people with a lot of issues are asking the ACT government: "What are you going to do about it?" Andrew Barr always has the answer...
Opinion
Why Roberts-Smith will get a fair trial from a jury
"Some argue Ben Roberts-Smith's situation is so exceptional it calls for a special response. I agree; however, the special response is having the trial outcome determined by a dozen members of our community," writes HUGH SELBY.
Letters
Some bus drivers ‘better suited’ to driving trucks
"The bus drivers in Yokohama all wore ties, some coats, were very friendly and polite and keen to help." Letter writer COLIN LYONS says, by comparison, many bus drivers in Canberra are "poorly presented, clearly no standard expected".
Opinion
ACT leads the nation in jailing indigenous kids
"It is deeply troubling that in the last five years the number of Aboriginal children being incarcerated in Canberra has almost tripled and is now the highest rate in Australia," writes JULIE TONGS.
Opinion
How truckies got a break to pass on fuel imposts
Lawyer RICHARD CALVER explains how the road transport industry is using an approved Fair Work 'emergency application' to help it through a long period of price and supply disruption.
Opinion
‘Substandard’ battery installations pose risk to householders
More than 60% of home battery installations inspected in Australia are ‘substandard’, according to a recent report into the federal government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program. The report found major problems with safety and compliance.
Opinion
On a wing and a prayer: defence plan doubles down on the past
The decision to centre the National Defence Strategy on nuclear submarines looks less like prudent hedging and more like a high-cost gamble, says Prof CLIVE WILLIAMS.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Saving fuel is a virtue lost on EV drivers, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Arts
‘Superb’ performance from young Italian pianist
LEN POWER reviews a recital by young Italian pianist Andrea Molteni.
Update
Memorial service for Canberra playwright and poet
The memorial service for Kate McNamara, one of Canberra’s most colourful and individualistic arts personalities, will be held at The Street Theatre on May 16.
Theatre
‘Cancel’ threat for seductive, immoral characters
“Sexy-disturbing” is how director Lainie Hart describes Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Christopher Hampton’s adaptation of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ 1782 novel, coming up at Canberra Rep Theatre.
Arts & Entertainment
Mitch Tambo’s mixing it at at Belco Arts
Here's the latest Artsweek column by HELEN MUSA with her weekly serve of everything arts around the city.
Music
One formidable woman’s war set to song
With Anzac Day approaching, Polifemy is embarking on something it has never done before, blending slideshow, spoken word and music into its usual performance format, reports HELEN MUSA.
Music
Passionate music that sweeps the listener away
ROB KENNEDY reviews Schubert’s Death and the Maiden, a Chamber Series performance from the Canberra Symphony Orchestra.
Music
Bach always has a few surprises
HELEN MUSA reviews Easter Oratorio, a performance by the Canberra Bach Ensemble.
Arts & Entertainment
Shrek-inspired burlesque and drag parody
Here's HELEN MUSA's latest Arts in the City column.
Streaming
Beef’s back with a new season of full-blown biff
Like its predecessor, the plot of Beef's new season starts with one simple moment that explodes into something absurd, says streaming columnist NICK OVERALL.
Lifestyle
New kid on the busy Griffith food front
For a small village-style strip, there are big offerings on the food front at the Griffith shops, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Health & Fitness
Why is my smartwatch not telling me the truth?
HUNTER BENNETT lists six ways your smartwatch is lying to you, according to science.
Health & Fitness
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN isn't sure consumer expectations are keeping up with rising private health premiums.
Gardening
Prepare now for garlic, greens and vines
Prepare your soil now for garlic, greens and autumn vines, says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Wine
Not everyone’s doing the ‘twist’
"There is intense debate still about whether screw caps contribute to what is known as 'reductive' flavours in wine," writes columnist RICHARD CALVER.
Dining
Staff’s groovin’ while the food’s movin’
"The place pumps, and if you don’t get in early, you’ll likely find shelves mostly bare, with food having sold out," warns dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON, who's been to a groovin' cafe in Florey.
Education
‘Secret gem’: Women walking the mentoring talk
For the past seven years, nearly 900 Canberra women have been walking and talking with a mentor, thanks to Mentor Walks – a not-for-profit group connecting locals with inspiring female leaders, reports TIA PRIEST-WILLIMOTT.
Lifestyle
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN's doing his bit. Here's his suggestion to save fuel...
Gardening
Autumn asters bring colour back to gardens
As days shorten and summer heat fades, asters step in with reliable colour, while viburnums and fallen leaves keep the autumn garden productive, says gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON.
