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.
- Politics
- 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.
- 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.
- Politics
Littleproud under immense pressure to come dancing
Littleproud and Ley turn on the music for another attempt at the two-step, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
- Arts & Entertainment
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.
- Opinion
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.
- Politics
Ley takes big poll hit as Taylor circles
A new poll brings dreadful news for Ley and another boost for One Nation, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
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
Greens condemn cuts to rapid bus services
ACT Greens have criticised the Labor government over cuts to rapid bus services in West Belconnen and delays in the rollout of MyWay+.
Major gaps miss women’s heart attack risk and symptoms
Financial toll hangs heavy over cancer patients
‘This week’: Ley puts timeline on coalition reunion
Blow to borrowers with about-face interest rate hike
No coalition deal as Liberals push for rebels’ benching
Alleged Canberra spy case awaits attorney-general’s nod
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.
Lifestyle
Swimwear: to rinse or not to rinse?
Do you have to rinse out my swimsuit after the pool? Textile scientist CAROLINA RODRIGUEZ has the answer.
Lifestyle
Why do I seem to get sick as soon as I take time off?
Why do some people seem to get sick as soon as they take time off? It's complicated, says THEA VAN DE MORTEL.
News
Greens condemn cuts to rapid bus services
ACT Greens have criticised the Labor government over cuts to rapid bus services in West Belconnen and delays in the rollout of MyWay+.
Health
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.
Health
Financial toll hangs heavy over cancer patients
Australians undergoing cancer treatment are facing out-of-pocket expenses even when accessing the public healthcare system, data reveals.
Politics
‘This week’: Ley puts timeline on coalition reunion
The opposition leader is hopeful of a speedy end to the coalition's break-up but a number of stumbling blocks remain, with the parties unable to agree on terms.
Update
Blow to borrowers with about-face interest rate hike
Mortgage holders will face higher borrowing costs after the Reserve Bank raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in a widely-anticipated decision.
Update
No coalition deal as Liberals push for rebels’ benching
The Nationals are weighing a reconciliation deal proposed by the Liberals to restore the coalition after weeks of damaging infighting.
National news
Alleged Canberra spy case awaits attorney-general’s nod
Prosecutors will review a "significant" brief of evidence in the case of an alleged Chinese spy before sending it to the attorney-general's office for consent.
The economy
Female head for corporate watchdog in milestone move
Jim Chalmers says the next head of Australia's financial watchdog, Sarah Court, is an experienced litigator and leader and will make a positive impact.
Police
Fibre optic cables damaged in Wanniassa
Telecommunications fibre optic cables were damaged during an early-morning incident in Wanniassa, disrupting internet services to the area.
Daily Puzzles
Pauline Hanson has nabbed an ex-Liberal for One Nation’s real-time test in the upcoming SA election, reports political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"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.
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
Dysfunctional federal opposition is in gridlock
Views
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.
Opinion
How to save property and shelter during bushfires
"The least dangerous place to be during a bushfire is below ground in an open area," writes CLIVE WILLIAMS, who is reprising some practical advice about surviving a bushfire.
Arts
‘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.
Film
Schitt’s Creek, Home Alone star Catherine O’Hara dies
Catherine O'Hara, who starred in the Beetlejuice and Home Alone film franchises and won an Emmy for her performance in the TV sitcom Schitt's Creek, has died.
Arts & Entertainment
Multicultural festival program readies to roll
Supported by local dance group Kokoloco and artists Mama MadB and DeWayne Huckle, Multicultural Affairs Minister Michael Pettersson launched the program for the 28th National Multicultural Festival on Friday in Petrie Plaza.
Music
Cassette tapes are making a comeback. Yes, really
For a supposedly obsolete music format, audio cassette sales seem to be set on fast forward at the moment, says PETER HOAR.
Lifestyle
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.
Health & Fitness
The chatbot will see you now: why AI is tackling health
After being swamped with medical questions, one AI firm is trialling a dedicated health service. Experts say more are coming and their prognosis is unclear.
Technology
AI in the Woolies aisles: from helper to decision maker?
Do Woolworths shoppers want Google AI adding items to buy? We’ll soon find out, says URI GAL.
