Chalmers caught in Canberra’s rumour mill
Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN says Jim Chalmers has become the centre of Canberra’s rumour mill, with speculation about his future as treasurer intensifying despite Anthony Albanese’s public support.
- Politics
- Digital Edition
Digital edition November 12
As Boomanulla Oval returns to Aboriginal control, JON STANHOPE takes a look at how the oval's fared under ACT Government care over the past 12 years. His pictures tell the story.
- Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
KEEPING UP THE ACT welcomes you to Le Mirage Aquatique, Canberra's newest, fully-compliant, crown lease restaurant...
- Opinion
There’s much more to Michael Moore than meets the eye
DAVID TURNBULL marks former ACT politician Michael Moore's 20th anniversary as a CityNews political columnist with this remarkable profile. If you think you know Michael Moore… you don't.
- Arts & Entertainment
Sexpot Dracula in a camped-up comedy of terrors
With, as they’re saying, five actors, 15 characters and one extremely hot vampire, Canberra Rep's choice of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors as its pre-Christmas play is almost bound to pack them in, reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
- Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
It's getting harder and harder to get by, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
- Politics
Labor isn’t gone; likely its current strategy is
"The cost of living has turned up like an angry in-law and we have lost so much. The smart, smooth, strategic Labor of 2022 now looks like the snake oil salesperson of 1922.," writes political columnist ANDREW HUGHES.
- News
For people (and dogs) that yearn for friendship
Michael Matheson-Deng had moved to Canberra in 2019 and had the feeling dogs might be suffering because of what he saw as the transient nature of the city. And that's where the idea for Dogs Canberra came from, reports TIA PRIEST WILLIMOTT.
- Opinion
Uriarra battery centre ‘industrialisation by stealth’
"Shouldn't industrial-scale developments, such as the planned battery energy storage system near Uriarra Village, be directed towards appropriately zoned industrial land rather than bio-diverse rural landscapes," asks MURRAY MAY.
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
Theodore home firebombed in family violence incident
A 25-year-old woman has been charged after allegedly firebombing a home in Theodore and assaulting another woman during a family violence incident on Tuesday night.
Good cop, bad cop: Labor’s fine line on AI penalties
AI detecting dangers where millions of people splash
David Jones family member mourns ‘race to the bottom’
‘Enormously proud’: missing soldiers return to families
Retirement dream a nightmare for some as costs surge
Molonglo bridge opens to walkers before cars
Lifestyle
FlixBus connects Canberra directly to Parramatta
Canberrans can now travel directly to Parramatta and Western Sydney International Airport, with introductory fares from $3. This sponsored post explores FlixBus's new daily coach service.
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Lifestyle
From vineyard to table at Norton Road Wines
Just 20 minutes from Canberra's CBD, Norton Road Wines combines vineyard dining, live music and accommodation. This sponsored post looks at what's new at the Wamboin winery.
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Lifestyle
Blackhawk Logistics: A Canberra success story
From Defence support and security to major Canberra events, Blackhawk Logistics has built a diverse business over 18 years. This sponsored post looks at the people and community behind its growth.
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News
Theodore home firebombed in family violence incident
A 25-year-old woman has been charged after allegedly firebombing a home in Theodore and assaulting another woman during a family violence incident on Tuesday night.
Politics
Good cop, bad cop: Labor’s fine line on AI penalties
The federal government is walking a tightrope in seeking to punish artificial intelligence firms for poor safety standards while not discouraging investment.
Technology
AI detecting dangers where millions of people splash
An app is in the works to help millions of people identify dangerous water conditions that repeatedly lead to panic and death when enjoying the beach.
News
David Jones family member mourns ‘race to the bottom’
The last member of the Jones family to work in the retailer set up by David Jones in 1838 has some thoughts on what the group's potential new owner could do.
National news
‘Enormously proud’: missing soldiers return to families
The spirit of Remembrance Day will be felt throughout the country, particularly for those who have now learned the fate of relatives.
National news
Retirement dream a nightmare for some as costs surge
Both working and retirement-age Australians are worried their nest eggs will be crushed by the weight of surging living costs, with confidence at 10-year lows.
News
Molonglo bridge opens to walkers before cars
Canberrans will have the chance to walk across the new Molonglo River Bridge before it opens to traffic in January 2027.
Update
Criminal charges on the cards for AI-powered breaches
An artificial intelligence safety watchdog will be able to enforce penalties on firms that do the wrong thing following a Medicare website breach.
Police
Seven arrested in Canberra Centre crime crackdown
Seven people have been arrested and 24 charges laid during a three-day police crackdown on retail crime at Canberra Centre in Civic.
Daily Puzzles
Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN says Jim Chalmers has become the centre of Canberra’s rumour mill, with speculation about his future as treasurer intensifying despite Anthony Albanese’s public support.
"The cost of living has turned up like an angry in-law and we have lost so much. The smart, smooth, strategic Labor of 2022 now looks like the snake oil salesperson of 1922.," writes political columnist ANDREW HUGHES.
Are the Nationals on life support?
Platitudes and reviews won’t stop the corruption
Where Eslake’s revealing report misses the target
‘Odd bedfellows’ betray Ukraine’s struggle
Albanese puts cat among One Nation pigeons
Albanese’s care reforms meet economic reality
Views
KEEPING UP THE ACT
KEEPING UP THE ACT welcomes you to Le Mirage Aquatique, Canberra's newest, fully-compliant, crown lease restaurant...
Opinion
There’s much more to Michael Moore than meets the eye
DAVID TURNBULL marks former ACT politician Michael Moore's 20th anniversary as a CityNews political columnist with this remarkable profile. If you think you know Michael Moore… you don't.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
It's getting harder and harder to get by, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Letters
Uriarra battery centre ‘industrialisation by stealth’
"Shouldn't industrial-scale developments, such as the planned battery energy storage system near Uriarra Village, be directed towards appropriately zoned industrial land rather than bio-diverse rural landscapes," asks MURRAY MAY.
Opinion
Unloved oval heads ‘home’, but in what state?
As Boomanulla Oval returns to Aboriginal control, JON STANHOPE takes a look at how the oval's fared under the ACT Government care over the past 12 years. His pictures tell the story.
Opinion
Cyber apocalypse – more a whimper than a bang
"An organisation that goes dark each time will lose more days to its own practices than to any hacker. Hitting the off button is not a long-term strategy," say ALEX KOVACESKI & RICHARD CALVER.
Opinion
Did Australia’s cricket leaders sandpaper over the truth?
Usman Khawaja's account of Sandpapergate has revived questions about Australian cricket's culture, accountability and loyalty, writes sport and culture expert DAVID ROWE.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
DJ's ladies in black look like they're in mourning, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Opinion
David Jones’ business model explains why it failed
David Jones built its reputation on service, convenience and exclusivity. ROBERT CRAWFORD explains how the loss of those advantages contributed to its collapse into administration.
Arts
Sexpot Dracula in a camped-up comedy of terrors
With, as they’re saying, five actors, 15 characters and one extremely hot vampire, Canberra Rep's choice of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors as its pre-Christmas play is almost bound to pack them in, reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Arts & Entertainment
Nutcracker brings pre-Christmas joy
The Nutcracker brings Christmas magic to Canberra, ancient writing gets a fresh look and Diwali celebrations light up Queanbeyan in arts editor HELEN MUSA's latest "Artsweek" column.
Art
New $2 coin strikes a note of remembrance
The Royal Australian Mint is commemorating one of the nation's most familiar military traditions with a new coloured $2 coin honouring The Last Post.
Craft
Spinners and weavers weave 60 years of success
Canberra Spinners & Weavers marks its 60th anniversary with an exhibition of colourful textiles, unusual fibres and accomplished craftsmanship, reviews MEREDITH HINCHLIFFE.
Music
Baby You’re A Rich Man: McCartney becomes a billionaire
Beatles legend Paul McCartney has a net worth of over a $US1 billion, Forbes estimates.
Books
M. John Harrison becomes oldest Booker Prize winner
UK author M John Harrison has won this year's Booker Prize, becoming the oldest ever winner at 81.
Theatre
Carroll finds himself in the dark company of Crims
The underworld of Depression-era Sydney is the canvas that playwright-director Christopher Samuel Carroll has chosen for his latest theatre work, Crims, reports HELEN MUSA.
Books
Bumps along the unlikely road to the Sex Party
ROSS FITZGERALD shares some of the highlights from the new book A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sex Party, written by Canberrans Robbie Swan and Fiona Patten.
Music
Apeiron brings sass and sizzle to the baroque
Apeiron Baroque brings wit, warmth and extraordinary musicianship to a program of little-known baroque treasures, with a deeply moving oboe performance, reviews NICK HORN.
Lifestyle
Back to who in the studio? Robots head for the newsroom
Newsreader robots Xinyan and Xinhu have been unveiled at the World Media Summit but experts say they are unlikely to replace Aussie presenters anytime soon.
Gardening
Just Gorgeous in the garden
With striking hot-pink flowers and burgundy foliage, the hardy evergreen Plum Gorgeous makes an attractive shrub or screening plant in Canberra gardens, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Personal finance
Keeping it fair in the family
Ernie and Trixie have a $2.2 million offer for their home and plans to build a granny flat at their son's house. GAIL FREEMAN explains how tax concessions could help them provide equally for both children.
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Wine
For chardonnay, cold climate rules
Wine writer RICHARD CALVER returns to Rutherglen to sample the revived Morris wines, but finds its chardonnay wanting compared with a vibrant cool-climate Tasmanian rival.
Dining
Two different faces of French food
Dining writer WENDY JOHNSON had planned a visit to one French restaurant in Brisbane and stumbled across another. So she reviewed both...
Travel
FlixBus connects Canberra directly to Parramatta
Canberrans can now travel directly to Parramatta and Western Sydney International Airport, with introductory fares from $3. This sponsored post explores FlixBus's new daily coach service.
Sponsored Content
Wine
From vineyard to table at Norton Road Wines
Just 20 minutes from Canberra's CBD, Norton Road Wines combines vineyard dining, live music and accommodation. This sponsored post looks at what's new at the Wamboin winery.
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Gardening
Last chance to plant summer bulbs
Now is the time to plant summer and autumn bulbs, giving them a chance to establish before the heat arrives, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Wine
Anniversary marks a man wedded to the task
RICHARD CALVER marks his tenth anniversary as wine columnist with CityNews by treating the editor (other columnists please note) to a taste of very nice and expensive red wine. Like his fine writing, it was appreciated.
