Internal dissent erupts within Labor over AUKUS… again
From Ed Husic calling for fresh caucus vote to Peter Garrett leading a public inquiry, Labor's AUKUS submarine program has hit rough waters, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
- Politics
- Politics
This is why it matters when Albanese breaks his word
"Put bluntly, our prime minister has wilfully and knowingly misled Australians about some of the most important aspects of their livelihoods – their investments and retirement savings", writes political columnist ROBERT McMAHON.
- News
Brave little Max is back to living life… to the max!
"We were ready to try anything because the outlook for Max was really bad." Mum Amy Dunn shares her small son's big battle with seizures with reporter TIA PRIEST-WILLIMOTT.
- Arts & Entertainment
The Good Boy Game is anything but innocent
The first Q The Locals show of 2026 coming up at the Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre sounds like it’s fun, but what we’ll see on stage is anything but an innocent game, says arts editor HELEN MUSA.
- News
KEEPING UP THE ACT
Be taken for a ride, marvel at the spin as the Berry-Go-Round goes round and round, and goes nowhere. It's KEEPING UP THE ACT.
- Arts & Entertainment
New theatre boss celebrates Canberra’s ‘arts ecology’
"Georgia Hendy has a talent for getting herself into rooms where things are happening." Arts editor HELEN MUSA meets the new boss of the Canberra Theatre Centre.
- Lifestyle
Cartoon: Dose of Dorin
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN takes tax deductions to a new place...
- Opinion
Here’s why Sir Samuel may be turning in his grave
What the High Court justice did in his talk was to pull aside the curtain emblazoned with Sir Samuel Griffith's name and reveal the sad spectacle on the other side. The response was strident and personal, writes legal columnist HUGH SELBY.
- Politics
Will Labor face Hanson’s de facto opposition in 2028?
Could One Nation be the unofficial opposition at the 2028 poll, asks political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Update
‘Bullied’: Castley quits ‘toxic’ Libs for the crossbench
Former opposition leader Leanne Castley resigned from the Canberra Liberals, saying she was threatened with assault and bullied.
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.
‘We’ll be out every night’, say cull protesters
ACT nature reserves shut for kangaroo operations
Delivery driver’s odd act after crashing into fountain
Shifting gears: electric cars surge during fuel crisis
‘Worrying’ growth slowdown may worsen as RBA, war bite
Solomon Islands PM pledges ‘reset’ with Australia
Lifestyle
Strength, sensuality and space to be seen
In an industrial pocket of Fyshwick, behind the roller doors and warehouses, the founder of a bold new movement space is reshaping how Canberra views pole dance, striptease and self-expression. This is a sponsored post.
Lifestyle
Ask the expert: what sort of door should I choose?
Over coming months, Handyman's Trading Post owner and manager JOHN RIVERS will discuss practical renovation ideas. In this first column, John discusses one of the most common questions he's asked: what sort of door should I choose?
Sponsored Content
Lifestyle
Hunter & Barrel brings real fire-grill steak to Canberra
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
News
‘We’ll be out every night’, say cull protesters
Animal Liberation ACT has condemned the ACT Government's 2026 kangaroo cull, which will target 3633 eastern grey kangaroos across Canberra nature reserves.
News
ACT nature reserves shut for kangaroo operations
Fifteen ACT nature reserves will be closed overnight for almost eight weeks as part of the ACT Government’s annual kangaroo management program.
News
Delivery driver’s odd act after crashing into fountain
A French national who recently arrived in Australia was found in a compromising position after he crashed into a memorial fountain.
News
Shifting gears: electric cars surge during fuel crisis
Australian motorists bought a record number of electric and hybrid vehicles for the third month in a row, while petrol and diesel vehicle sales slowed.
The economy
‘Worrying’ growth slowdown may worsen as RBA, war bite
Falling house prices might further exacerbate a slowdown in Australia's economy after GDP growth eased in the first three months of 2026.
Politics
Parton rejects Castley’s bullying claims
Opposition Leader Mark Parton has rejected Leanne Castley's claims of bullying and a toxic culture within the Canberra Liberals.
Update
Solomon Islands PM pledges ‘reset’ with Australia
After being elected on a promise of change, Solomon Islands' prime minister has signalled reversing his predecessors' pro-China stance on a visit to Canberra.
Update
‘Bullied’: Castley quits ‘toxic’ Libs for the crossbench
Former opposition leader Leanne Castley resigned from the Canberra Liberals, saying she was threatened with assault and bullied.
News
Australian troops find new base for Ukraine training
Australia has trained thousands of Ukrainian soldiers in a UK-based operation, but now the ADF is shifting its focus closer to the front line.
Daily Puzzles
From Ed Husic calling for fresh caucus vote to Peter Garrett leading a public inquiry, Labor's AUKUS submarine program has hit rough waters, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"Put bluntly, our prime minister has wilfully and knowingly misled Australians about some of the most important aspects of their livelihoods – their investments and retirement savings", writes political columnist ROBERT McMAHON.
Will Labor face Hanson’s de facto opposition in 2028?
Make a decision, there’s enough information!
How to ‘reset’ NACC effectively
Will a party of independents fix the frustration?
Berry’s bizarre ‘gotcha’ defence of funding fumble
Kermit’s right: it’s not easy being Greens in Canberra
Views
Here’s why Sir Samuel may be turning in his grave
What the High Court justice did in his talk was to pull aside the curtain emblazoned with Sir Samuel Griffith's name and reveal the sad spectacle on the other side. The response was strident and personal, writes legal columnist HUGH SELBY.
Opinion
Heaven help our cherished ‘Garden City’
"What this government is now doing is abandoning any effective control on residential densities in suburban areas… at the same time reducing standards for on-site car parking," writes planning expert RICHARD JOHNSTON.
Letters
Steel and Barr hell bent on ruining streetscapes
"Minister Steel specifically stated in his announcement that the government is looking at making changes to the existing taxation regime arrangements for property." says letter writer RON EDGECOMBE.
Opinion
Pushing rails into Parliament House bushland?
"The bushland ring surrounding Parliament House was a central element of the original design... Any substantial intrusion into this perimeter warrants careful public examination". GEORGE WILSON has concerns about the tram route to Woden.
Opinion
Canberra cocaine consumption hits new highs
"Australia’s cocaine trade illustrates how strong domestic demand, exceptionally high prices and globalised criminal supply chains can sustain a resilient illicit market," writes CLIVE WILLIAMS.
Letters
Out of this world, epic it was and Epic it wasn’t
What a privilege it was to have been present to hear one of the world’s great scientific gurus... pity about the venue, bemoans letter writer DENNIS MARTIN.
Opinion
A quatrain: Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker
"A quatrain is a stanza or verse in poetry that has four lines. It often follows a rhyming formula of 'couplets', 'alternating rhymes' and 'enclosed rhymes'," writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
Opinion
Stop the waste: abolish the Ombudsman’s office
"A bit harsh? Alas, as at the end of 2025, only 37 per cent of surveyed Ombudsman customers were satisfied. Also telling, and dismal, is that the office aspiration is only 65 per cent." bemoans HUGH SELBY.
Arts
Farnham gala sells out as fans slam ‘outrageous’ prices
A gala tribute concert for John Farnham has sold out as fans of the music legend voice their disappointment at ticket prices.
Theatre
The Good Boy Game is anything but innocent
The first Q The Locals show of 2026 coming up at the Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre sounds like it’s fun, but what we’ll see on stage is anything but an innocent game, says arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Arts & Entertainment
New theatre boss celebrates Canberra’s ‘arts ecology’
"Georgia Hendy has a talent for getting herself into rooms where things are happening." Arts editor HELEN MUSA meets the new boss of the Canberra Theatre Centre.
Arts & Entertainment
The Bats fly into Canberra
There's indie music, Spanish & Latin film festival, drum and dance workshops, and meet the author, to name a few, happening in and around Canberra in this week's Artsweek column by arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Arts & Entertainment
A helping Hand to performance art
The new Hand to Hand Academy is an initiative of Warehouse Circus getting behind Registered Training Organisation certificates, helping put the ACT on the national map alongside training offered elsewhere.
Arts & Entertainment
A bright burst of Afterlight at Belco
Here's the latest Arts in the City column from arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Streaming
True crime booms with two, top-rating shockers
Netflix’s latest true crime hits Worst Ex Ever and Should I Marry a Murderer? are topping streaming charts, writes columnist NICK OVERALL.
Reviews
Dial M for a clever and suspenseful play
"This play is not a Whodunnit, rather it is a Will-He-Get-Away-With-It?" LEN POWER reviews Dial M for Murder.
Music
Dazzling evening of opera highlights
"What made this opera gala especially intriguing was that it marked the first time Cathy-Di Zhang and Helen Sherman had shared the stage. They clearly relished the opportunity," writes music reviewer BILL STEPHENS.
Lifestyle
Cartoon: Dose of Dorin
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN takes tax deductions to a new place...
Health & Fitness
Strength, sensuality and space to be seen
In an industrial pocket of Fyshwick, behind the roller doors and warehouses, the founder of a bold new movement space is reshaping how Canberra views pole dance, striptease and self-expression. This is a sponsored post.
Home & Garden
Ask the expert: what sort of door should I choose?
Over coming months, Handyman's Trading Post owner and manager JOHN RIVERS will discuss practical renovation ideas. In this first column, John discusses one of the most common questions he's asked: what sort of door should I choose?
Sponsored Content
Gardening
Pomegranates are good for autumn colour
Pomegranate trees are an underutilised fruit tree that bring autumn colour and edible rewards, says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Wine
The winery that drove visitors to drinking gin
"The guide asked the 10 of us whether it was a gin tasting or another wine tasting that should form part of the itinerary. Nine voted for gin. I abstained." Columnist RICHARD CALVER reports from his wine tour to Kangaroo Island.
Lifestyle
Scrambling home when the streetlights came on
"We didn’t wear watches and we didn't have phones so there was no way for parents to tell us it was time to come home. Streetlights were a curfew warning you to be home in time for tea," writes PAUL DORIN.
Gardening
Winter wattles brighten gardens
Woolly Wattle is a tough, compact native shrub with bright globular flowers on long stems, ideal for shelter and erosion control, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Wine
Cold truths about good chardonnay
"It was a new-style chardonnay with very little butter and the oak flavours subtle. It was a pleasant drink." Wine columnist RICHARD CALVER gets a taste for a chardonnay from Orange.
Dining
Luke brings fire to the new fish markets
Dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON revels in a special eatery at the new Sydney Fish Markets.
