Why age may matter less in breast screening
Breast cancer screening in Australia is set for a major rethink. Risk management expert JENNIFER STONE explains what the changes could mean for women.
Lifestyle
All about life in Canberra
Late winter is the ideal time to prune roses, with the timing and technique depending on the type of rose to encourage healthy growth and a better display of blooms, says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
A frank interview by a Soviet reporter with Australian historian Manning Clark received its most thoughtful scrutiny neither in Australia nor in the Soviet Union in an intriguing twist of events, write STEPHEN HOLT & ROSS FITZGERALD.
"This is not a 'blow-to-the-head' wine at 18.5% ABV, albeit not a wine you’d skull. It had a lovely cassis-filled palate and a hint of spice at the finish," writes wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
Health & Fitness
Will older Australians ditch health insurance?
The federal government's proposed changes to private health insurance rebates have sparked warnings of widespread fallout. Economics researchers explain why the evidence tells a different story.
Dining
Living the life with a steak frites special
"With times tight, it’s great to seize offers that help you save while still living the life and dining out. More and more cafés and restaurants are taking up the charge", writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Lifestyle
Margaret shares the Wright way to learn and give
Hundreds of Canberrans have learnt to read music and play recorder thanks to Margaret Wright. DAVID TURNBULL continues his series of stories of remarkable Canberrans.
So much Games' gold, PAUL DORIN wonders if the government can keep its sticky hands off it.
There's a downside to too much success at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Can regular exercise help keep winter bugs at bay? Researchers at Monash University examine what the evidence really says about staying active during the colder months.
Leaving ornamental grasses unpruned through winter provides valuable wildlife habitat while adding texture and structure to the winter garden, writes columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
When a pet suddenly becomes ill or suffers an injury knowing experienced emergency veterinary care is available close to home provides invaluable peace of mind for pet owners, and that's exactly what Valley Veterinary Emergency offers.
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"Steve Feletti’s passion was made real when he 'borrowed' some cuttings from a vigneron in the Languedoc. Then came three years of the plants being in quarantine and then another two years in a cloning laboratory," writes RICHARD CALVER.
CHRISTIAN MORO and CHARLOTTE PHELPS go behind the science to discover why nose and ear hairs become longer and thicker as we age.
"Pomegranate has stood the test of time and is elegant, comfortable, warm and inviting. I love it," writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON. "But it was off its game throughout the evening, from start to finish."
Singing does more than brighten your mood. Biomedical scientist KATHLEEN MIKKELSEN explores the science behind its surprising effects on stress, the brain and overall wellbeing.
Road safety expert MILAD HAGHANI explains why Australia needs to respond swiftly to avoid risks it faces from China's move to tighten rules on door handles and touchscreens.
The cost of living is having an effect all over the place, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Fragrant herbs take centre stage in the winter garden, while now is the time to prepare seed potatoes for planting once the soil warms in spring, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
