You have more of a chance of being struck by lightning or kicked to death by a donkey than dying through meteorite impact. But should we be concerned? ROSS FITZGERALD & DICK WHITAKER say the short answer is no, but the long answer is yes!
When Japanese and Korean cuisines combine, magic happens, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
"These days the ACT law is ignored with respect to public housing tenants. It’s pointless to order compliance because there is no capacity to comply." HUGH SELBY says the ACT Ombudsman's chastising of Housing ACT misses the point.
The leaked election review slates Dutton while highlighting Liberals’ longer-term, intractable problems, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
It's din-din time and the chief's got some meaty treats for the local press hounds...
Composer and founder of the Griffyn Ensemble, mandolin player Michael Sollis is taking stock of a remarkable musical life in a free concert at the School of Music, reports HELEN MUSA.
"Any commission of inquiry that has taken more than five years to be completed needs to be investigated… It should consider adequate funding, attempts of political interference and whether a shake up is needed," writes MICHAEL MOORE.
MEREDITH HINCHLIFFE reviews Body Adorned, an exhibition jewellery and adornments from the National Gallery's own collection.
Canberra is about to get a dose of queer brilliance as Queer PowerPoint rolls into town for a three-night takeover of The Q, Tuggeranong Arts Centre and Belconnen Arts Centre, reports HELEN MUSA.
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.
Petrol prices are on the rise across Sydney and Melbourne after the military strikes on Iran, but the NRMA says the increases can't be justified.
"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.
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The next big Western world food fad is fibre, but how much do you need? DEE-ANN DURBIN warns of the dangers of fibremaxxing.
Petrol prices are on the rise across Sydney and Melbourne after the military strikes on Iran, but the NRMA says the increases can't be justified.
Police have charged four people in relation to a home invasion in Isabella Plains and on Wednesday investigators issued an image of a fifth person believed to be involved.
An extra week of annual leave would add two per cent to employment costs but reduce employee turnover and time lost to injury and stress, unions say.
Electric vehicles have broken sales records in Australia even as the larger automotive market stalled, with sales of petrol and hybrid models falling.
Construction on two major road duplication projects in Canberra is expected to begin this year, as the ACT Government pushes ahead with major infrastructure upgrades.
A new service aimed at helping young people quit vaping and smoking has opened in Canberra, offering free counselling, education and nicotine dependence support.
An investigation by the ACT Ombudsman has found tenants of Housing ACT were left living in unsafe and hazardous housing conditions due to delays in repairs and poor communication with contractors.
Australia's gross domestic product expanded by 0.8 per cent in the last three months of 2025, lifting the economy's growth rate over the year to 2.6 per cent.
Despite Jim Chalmers' claims that public demand isn't fuelling inflation, official figures show federal spending is pushing the economy above its speed limit.
The leaked election review slates Dutton while highlighting Liberals’ longer-term, intractable problems, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"Any commission of inquiry that has taken more than five years to be completed needs to be investigated… It should consider adequate funding, attempts of political interference and whether a shake up is needed," writes MICHAEL MOORE.
You have more of a chance of being struck by lightning or kicked to death by a donkey than dying through meteorite impact. But should we be concerned? ROSS FITZGERALD & DICK WHITAKER say the short answer is no, but the long answer is yes!
"These days the ACT law is ignored with respect to public housing tenants. It’s pointless to order compliance because there is no capacity to comply." HUGH SELBY says the ACT Ombudsman's chastising of Housing ACT misses the point.
It's din-din time and the chief's got some meaty treats for the local press hounds...
As the shockwaves from the death of Jeffrey Epstein rock high-profile reputations around the world, intelligence expert CLIVE WILLIAMS focuses on the circumstances of the conman's demise in a New York prison cell.
A recent feature story about Irish convicts has brought forward a couple of letters with local angles.
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN points the finger at who's to blame for One Nation's jumps in the polls.
With the prospect of rising interest rates, PAUL DORIN finds someone untroubled by financial stress.
"Most errors I’ve found in any job are made by good people doing their best. No one wakes up in the morning and thinks: 'I can’t wait to get to work today and damage somebody'," writes Kindness columnist ANTONIO DI DIO.
"Behind the silks and smiles lies a different picture of horse racing, one the cameras and bookmakers would prefer you didn’t see," writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
Here's HELEN MUSA's latest Artsweek column, listing upcoming arts events all over Canberra.
Composer and founder of the Griffyn Ensemble, mandolin player Michael Sollis is taking stock of a remarkable musical life in a free concert at the School of Music, reports HELEN MUSA.
MEREDITH HINCHLIFFE reviews Body Adorned, an exhibition jewellery and adornments from the National Gallery's own collection.
Canberra is about to get a dose of queer brilliance as Queer PowerPoint rolls into town for a three-night takeover of The Q, Tuggeranong Arts Centre and Belconnen Arts Centre, reports HELEN MUSA.
GRAHAM McDONALD reviews the Phoenix Collective Quartet's first concert for the year.
Here's HELEN MUSA's latest Arts in the City column.
"These works may have tested the performers, but both appeared relaxed and one could sense they were thoroughly enjoying playing together," writes music reviewer LEN POWER.
Magda Szubanski, best known as Sharon Strzelecki from the sitcom Kath and Kim, says she is in remission after battling a rare blood cancer.
Here's HELEN MUSA's latest Artsweek column.
When Japanese and Korean cuisines combine, magic happens, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
For decades Aussies have been increasingly pairing up with similarly educated and monied partners but online dating my have done away with "assortive mating".
The Siam tulip, a striking ornamental ginger, offers bold blooms in shades from purple to white, with magenta the standout, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
"The gap between the reality of Paris and the romantic notions that people around the world have been fed about the place leads to many people seeking medical treatment," writes wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
Ace photographer ANDREW CAMPBELL previews the beauty of this year's Enlighten light show in the Parliamentary Triangle. It looks stunning.
Does ‘free’ shipping really exist? ADRIAN CAMILLERI shares the marketing tricks you need to know.
"As owner and executive chef, Clément Chauvin is passionate about high-quality food, carefully crafted and beautifully plated." WENDY JOHNSON visits Les Bistronomes in Campbell.
Figs grow well in our climate, but fruiting problems are common. Gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON explains how light, pruning, varieties and plant health affect fig production, and how to choose the right tree for reliable harvests.
Aussie workers risk losing tens of thousands of dollars in retirement savings after research revealed people's stark lack of engagement in their superannuation.
