Crime novels with a strong Scottish accent
Three recent, excellent crime novels set in Scotland, have caught the eye of book reviewer ANNA CREER.
- Arts & Entertainment
- Arts & Entertainment
Something to crow about, the Bald Archy is back
Arts editor – and Bald Archy pioneer – HELEN MUSA previews this year's Bald Archy exhibition, about to open at the Canberra Potter’s Gallery in Watson.
- 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
- Lifestyle
Feeling the love, but failing the taste test
"There was none of the expected crispness or fruit characteristics. Unfortunately, it had hints of wet cardboard and something that was akin to mouthwash." Wine writer RICHARD CALVER gets a taste of cork taint.
- Politics
When Liberal heresy suddenly turns to strategy
"The Canberra Liberals have reached the point where ideology must finally concede to pragmatism. They can achieve nothing in permanent opposition," writes GWYN REES.
- Opinion
Tired of one obscenity paling before another…
"I am tired of the relentless propaganda to misname criticism of Netanyahu as 'antisemitic”' I am tired, too, by the publicity around Randa Abdel-Fattah who is much quoted for her vitriolic attacks on the Israeli State," writes HUGH SELBY.
- Politics
Hanson gets campaigning as Coalition woes roll on
Pauline Hanson has nabbed an ex-Liberal for One Nation’s real-time test in the upcoming SA election, reports political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
- Arts & Entertainment
‘Stubborn’ star finds betrayal in Irish troubles play
With the name Emily O’Mahoney, there’s a fair chance of Irish ancestry, as HELEN MUSA finds when she catches up with the actor playing the lead role in Never Closer, a 2022 drama by Australian playwright Grace Chapple.
- Politics
‘Less relevant’ Greens opt for perfect over good
"In disempowering themselves, the ACT Greens have failed to support the mature approach of Shane Rattenbury, and have created opportunities for current and future independents," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
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.
Lifestyle
Savouring and celebrating life, one bite at a time
Special-occasion foods are deeply tied to tradition and symbolism; they are edible links to our heritage, writes PAUL DORIN.
Nationals confident Coalition will unite by election
‘Major failings’ in mass stabber’s mental health care
Number of young Australians with dementia to soar
Unions set sights on pay rises, threaten strike action
Wrong-way driver sparks Canberra road scare
Veterans call to hold fire on Defence property sell-off
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
News
Major gaps miss women’s heart attack risk and symptoms
A global review led by an Australian cardiologist has revealed critical gaps in how heart attacks in women are diagnosed, with calls for new guidelines, reports MAEVE BANNISTER.
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
Nationals confident Coalition will unite by election
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley continues attempts to reunite the coalition, while the Nationals declare they won't be held to random deadlines.
National news
‘Major failings’ in mass stabber’s mental health care
The psychiatrist of a man who killed six people in a shopping mall failed to act on warning signs after he stopped taking antipsychotics, an inquest has found.
Health
Number of young Australians with dementia to soar
People living with young onset dementia is expected to rise by 40 per cent over the next three decades, with advocates warning greater investment is needed.
National news
Unions set sights on pay rises, threaten strike action
Workers are more ready to strike than ever before, unions say, as they push for above-inflation pay rises to help members with high housing costs.
Police
Wrong-way driver sparks Canberra road scare
A driver allegedly led police on a dangerous cross-border dash through Canberra’s inner south last week, travelling on the wrong side of the road and colliding with another vehicle before fleeing.
Politics
Veterans call to hold fire on Defence property sell-off
The RSL is pushing back against the sale of almost 70 Defence properties, saying veterans have "deep connections" to many of the historic locations.
Police
‘Calling your parents’: P-plater busted driving 189km/h
Police officers have vented their frustration at a teenager caught driving at 189km/h, telling him his mother will cry when told of how fast he was travelling.
News
Two-day fire ban for ACT amid elevated fire danger
A two-day Total Fire Ban has been declared for the ACT from 12am Thursday until 11.59pm on Friday, as weather conditions drive elevated fire danger across the territory.
Police
Hidden camera found in hospital toilet
A 54-year-old man has been charged after police allege a hidden camera was installed in a public toilet at the North Canberra Hospital.
Daily Puzzles
"The Canberra Liberals have reached the point where ideology must finally concede to pragmatism. They can achieve nothing in permanent opposition," writes GWYN REES.
Pauline Hanson has nabbed an ex-Liberal for One Nation’s real-time test in the upcoming SA election, reports political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
‘Less relevant’ Greens opt for perfect over good
Littleproud under immense pressure to come dancing
Ley takes big poll hit as Taylor circles
Taylor looms over the Liberal leadership, but will he jump?
Liberals don’t have the top people to suit the times
Nationals rebel stirs the pot, but Littleproud is dug in
Views
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
Opinion
Tired of one obscenity paling before another…
"I am tired of the relentless propaganda to misname criticism of Netanyahu as 'antisemitic”' I am tired, too, by the publicity around Randa Abdel-Fattah who is much quoted for her vitriolic attacks on the Israeli State," writes HUGH SELBY.
Opinion
Stop the tram – seriously, it’s time for a rethink
"The continued development of light rail should be based on more than an act of faith in a time of high and increasing debt and unmet community needs, including health, housing, childcare, sport and recreation," writes MIKE QUIRK.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
As the RBA fights fire with fire, your mortgage is toast, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Letters
The new metro rail system that shows up Canberra
"Ultimately, a tunnel under Civic will also be necessary as traffic congestion inevitably increases," says letter writer RICHARD JOHNSTON as he showcases the new Melbourne Metro rail system.
Opinion
How a little prejudice can go a terrible, long way
"Perhaps it is the innate human condition: that we have negative preconceptions about those people or those beliefs that we don’t understand, or about which we have some festering fear," writes HUGH SELBY.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN, who is a fireman in his day job, has a pragmatic way of looking at fixing inflation.
Opinion
‘Rotten to its core’: No saying sorry in Tasmanian justice
"A woman was convicted of murder on false evidence. She spent years in prison. Her family has suffered. Both trial and appellate courts have been duped." HUGH SELBY looks for contrition in the Tasmanian judicial system and finds none.
Opinion
The Evil Scientist’s demise still sends a message
"When I was 11, life was often hard. I read that comic 20 times and felt such shame that I related more to the evil scientist than to the heroes," writes Kindness columnist ANTONIO DI DIO.
Arts
Crime novels with a strong Scottish accent
Three recent, excellent crime novels set in Scotland, have caught the eye of book reviewer ANNA CREER.
Art
Something to crow about, the Bald Archy is back
Arts editor – and Bald Archy pioneer – HELEN MUSA previews this year's Bald Archy exhibition, about to open at the Canberra Potter’s Gallery in Watson.
Arts & Entertainment
Weekend of colour, culture and community
Here's HELEN MUSA's latest Artsweek column.
Theatre
‘Stubborn’ star finds betrayal in Irish troubles play
With the name Emily O’Mahoney, there’s a fair chance of Irish ancestry, as HELEN MUSA finds when she catches up with the actor playing the lead role in Never Closer, a 2022 drama by Australian playwright Grace Chapple.
Theatre
The year promises lots of love for Shakespeare
For Canberrans, 2026 is going to be a very good year for those interested in William Shakespeare and his work, writes NOEL BEDDOE.
Music
Three daring days of uneasy listening
"None of this was comfortable listening. It is the polar opposite of easy listening. Yet it should not be forgotten that from such interactive experiments comes new music, for new generation ears." HELEN MUSA reviews SoundOut 2026.
Arts & Entertainment
Latham still managing music at the memorial
Arts editor HELEN MUSA's latest Arts in the City column.
Theatre
Top cat Chris scoops the theatre awards pool
Canberra theatre director Chris Baldock scooped the pool at the 31st Combined Area Theatre Awards (CATS), held on Saturday at The Q in Queanbeyan.
Music
Sweet Sounds on a sweltering night
SARAH BYRNE reviews Concord of Sweet Sounds, performed by Salut Baroque.
Lifestyle
Savouring and celebrating life, one bite at a time
Special-occasion foods are deeply tied to tradition and symbolism; they are edible links to our heritage, writes PAUL DORIN.
Medicine and wellbeing
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
Wine
Feeling the love, but failing the taste test
"There was none of the expected crispness or fruit characteristics. Unfortunately, it had hints of wet cardboard and something that was akin to mouthwash." Wine writer RICHARD CALVER gets a taste of cork taint.
History
Australia’s oldest-known dinosaur fossil identified
A preserved footprint found more than 60 years ago in a sandstone quarry has been identified as the oldest-known dinosaur fossil in Australia.
Canberra culture
Back-to-School Dose of Dorin
It's that time of the year again... goodbye holidays and back to school.
Gardening
Meet an eye-catching ancient spinach
Orach, or mountain spinach, is an ancient vegetable with deep purple leaves that look just as good in the garden as they do in a vase, says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Canberra culture
Back to School Dose of Dorin
PAUL DORIN reckons there are winners and losers when it's time to go back to school.
Lifestyle
Old age isn’t knocking; it’s standing at the door
PAUL DORIN says the secret to staying young is to live honestly… and, of course, lie about your age!
Wine
Boutique tasting on a magical island
"Waiheke Island is magic, a mere 20 kilometres from Auckland by ferry, but a world away in terms of atmosphere and charm." Wine writer RICHARD CALVER shares a holiday highlight.
