The show Promise and Promiscuity, described by the Irish Times as “a posthumous collaboration with Jane Austen”, is the brainchild of actor Penny Ashton, reports HELEN MUSA. The show is the brainchild of actor Penny Ashton,
"Something struck me as I watched Jim Chalmers deliver his Budget speech… he failed to mention another type of intergenerational equity: government debt, which is now approaching $1 trillion," writes political columnist ROBERT McMAHON.
"The strife faced by tertiary institutions, as the ANU has shown, indicates there is something terribly wrong. The resignation of the chancellor, vice-chancellor and University Council members won't solve the problems," says MICHAEL MOORE.
The treasurer has 'totally' squibbed it in making changes to unsustainable superannuation benefits, says letter writer IAN DE LANDELLES.
'In justice, we converted the desirable aim of taking seriously those who make complaints of being forced into unwanted sexual acts into the prejudiced assertion that what they allege is true,' writes legal affairs columnist HUGH SELBY.
"There’s something unnerving about seeing a more familiar landscape form the backdrop of a thriller film," writes streaming columnist NICK OVERALL after watching the Australian movie thriller Apex.
Book reviewer COLIN STEELE looks at the autobiographical accounts of the disparate lives of two British celebrities.
Ornamental cabbages and kale bring colour to winter gardens, thriving in the cold when little else grows, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Angus Taylor’s bold budget reply is a mix of sound and dubious policy commitments, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
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.
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson intentionally poisoned four members of her estranged husband's family, a jury has found after a week of deliberations.
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.
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.
“Labor has made conscious decisions to increase net debt tenfold in a decade, with half of that happening in the last three years. It was never bad luck. It was their conscious choice," says opposition Leader Mark Parton.
Premium steakhouse Hunter & Barrel will open its doors at the Canberra Centre, 20 Scotts Crossing, on May 8, bringing its signature fire-led dining experience to the nation’s capital.
Sponsored Content
Footloose: The Musical returns to Canberra in a new production – bigger, bolder and more explosive than ever before – at the Royal Theatre, May 8-10.
Sponsored Content
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.
“Labor has made conscious decisions to increase net debt tenfold in a decade, with half of that happening in the last three years. It was never bad luck. It was their conscious choice," says opposition Leader Mark Parton.
An extra 100,000 litres of jet fuel will come through in three shipments from June, following negotiations with Beijing.
A lawyer for man accused of murdering his wife and two children has said outside his first court appearance his client is "pretty distressed".
A moderate Liberal has taken aim at his leader's language around "mass migration", warning it risks alienating communities around Australia.
Australia could face a recession if businesses fail to keep their inflation expectations anchored, the central bank has warned.
Economic shocks from the Iran war have forced the government to put off introducing price caps for older Australians who get care at home.
The ACT Government should adopt stricter fiscal targets, including returning to cash surpluses and setting clear debt limits, according to a report to the Legislative Assembly by independent economist Saul Eslake.
An alarming number of bottle shops in Victoria, NSW and Queensland are stocking suspected illicit alcohol, leaving buyers at risk of serious health problems.
The grave of a cherished dingo buried more than 900 years ago is reshaping what experts knew about the animal's bond with First Nations people.
"Something struck me as I watched Jim Chalmers deliver his Budget speech… he failed to mention another type of intergenerational equity: government debt, which is now approaching $1 trillion," writes political columnist ROBERT McMAHON.
"The strife faced by tertiary institutions, as the ANU has shown, indicates there is something terribly wrong. The resignation of the chancellor, vice-chancellor and University Council members won't solve the problems," says MICHAEL MOORE.
The treasurer has 'totally' squibbed it in making changes to unsustainable superannuation benefits, says letter writer IAN DE LANDELLES.
'In justice, we converted the desirable aim of taking seriously those who make complaints of being forced into unwanted sexual acts into the prejudiced assertion that what they allege is true,' writes legal affairs columnist HUGH SELBY.
Why has the weather been so unseasonally warm? And what will winter look like? KIMBERLEY REID decodes the climate science...
With apologies to Britney Spears, KEEPING UP THE ACT devotes the column to Betty Blunder, Labor's lady of lapses.
Specialist doctors are charging too much. ANTHONY SCOTT has four options to rein in excessive fees...
"So who are the main under achievers, apart from the obvious ones of Chief Minister Andrew Barr and his Treasurer Chris Steel?" Letter writer RIC HINGEE isn't shy to name names...
ACT debt is $11 billion and rising. HUGH SELBY is calling for a debt management and reduction summit that would ask experienced, likely former, federal public servants to share the wisdom our Treasury officials are not permitted to utter.
"Perfume isn’t only about how others perceive you – it’s also about how you feel. A fragrance can alter mood, confidence and self-perception almost instantly," writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
KERRY-ANNE COUSINS reviews Liz Priestley's latest art works exhibited at Grainger Gallery where she uses the ancient encaustic technique of building up layers of wax, pigments and resin to form multiple layers of colour and texture.
From glass blowers to metal sculptors, the QPRC and Bendigo Bank 2026 Art Awards held on Saturday at The Q saw a record 87 entries competing across 12 prizes, reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
The show Promise and Promiscuity, described by the Irish Times as “a posthumous collaboration with Jane Austen”, is the brainchild of actor Penny Ashton, reports HELEN MUSA. The show is the brainchild of actor Penny Ashton,
Disney has cut parts from its orchestra and replaced them with synthesised keyboard technology, leaving local musicians out of a job.
'Interwoven' by the Australian String Quartet at Gandel Hall was a "through-composed study of emotional nuance", weaving together strains from the quartet's history spanning 18th century to the 21st century, reviews NICK HORN.
Here's the latest Arts in the City column from HELEN MUSA.
Delta Goodrem has finished fourth at Eurovision, confounding hopes for a first Australian winner as Bulgaria soared to its maiden win.
"Rather than confining itself to classic big-band repertoire, Blamey Street Big Band specialises in re-inventing popular music genres by applying a swing beat," writes reviewer BILL STEPHENS.
SARAH BYRNE reviews a performance of Schubert’s Fantasy and Octet by the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
A Canberra dining institution on Kingston’s Kennedy Street has closed shop, reports CityNews dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Ornamental cabbages and kale bring colour to winter gardens, thriving in the cold when little else grows, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
"I was back in my 1970s bell bottoms (purple!) reading about the plat de pauvre that is fondue, a way the French use up bits of hard, cracked or unattractive cheese," confesses wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
"Mobile phone behaviour is the modern frontier of irritation where basic social norms quietly give up. Someone checks a notification mid-conversation and suddenly you’re competing for their attention," bemoans PAUL DORIN.
Russell Mockridge's amazing cycling prowess made him a household name here and overseas. Russell who? ROSS FITZGERALD & DICK WHITAKER share the history of this forgotten Australian hero.
Loud and boisterous, the new Lager House in Campbell is building a reputation as a 'house of good times', says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Camellias begin flowering now, bringing colour into winter with evergreen structure and blooms that reward the right care,writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
