Labor blocks telehealth push on assisted dying
Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN sees Labor’s blocking of a voluntary assisted dying telehealth push as a test of how much weight the party’s national conference really carries.
- Politics
- Arts & Entertainment
‘Freewheeling’ festival of Latin American films
Ranging from a Panamanian romcom to a family movie from Costa Rica, there are 13 films screening in the Latin American Film Festival until August 27, and they're all free to see, reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
- Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
Crack press hound Jester is hot on the trail of big news. Naw, not the CFMEU, the health woes, the record debt. None of that.Jesters chasing down Mark Parton's texts! It's KEEPING UP THE ACT.
- Arts & Entertainment
Young musical trio makes the national finals
Three of Canberra's brightest young musicians are heading to Melbourne later this month after becoming the only ACT ensemble selected for the finals of Musica Viva Australia's 2026 Strike A Chord competition, reports HELEN MUSA.
- Politics
Why won’t the big parties take a punt on reform?
"The reality is that the Albanese Labor government does not really want gambling reform and the Liberals would prefer it if it was not on the agenda," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
- Lifestyle
Canberra’s top tour guide took tours to learn how
“The more stories in my pocket, the more I can adapt.” Multilingual Angie Ouyang, the inaugural Canberra Region Tour Guide of the Year, shares some of her techniques with reporter DHWANI PATHAK.
- Politics
Albanese seeks deal on gambling reforms
The government is offering concessions on gambling advertising and inducements as Anthony Albanese works to secure bipartisan passage of the reforms, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN
- Politics
Albanese tried to be ‘hip’, only to let diplomacy slip
Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN says Anthony Albanese’s relaxed podcast appearance has backfired, turning some low-rent levity into an awkward issue with Japan.
- Politics
Is the Albanese government going crazy-brave?
"That the government wheeled out 82-year old Paul Keating – the father of the modern superannuation system – shows its intention to lay the groundwork for accessing our superannuation for its 'national priorities',” writes ROBERT McMAHON.
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
McNeill exit prompts calls for CIT overhaul
The resignation of Canberra Institute of Technology CEO Dr Margot McNeill has prompted renewed calls for governance reform and greater accountability at the troubled institution.
Australia joins US-led rebuke of Chinese missile launch
Stolen Porsche leads police on Canberra chase
Albanese’s rivals seek police probe into ‘melons’ leak
Coalition frontbench unclear on migration cuts
‘Disappointing’: addiction expert slams gambling reform
‘We’re coming’: police launch illegal tobacco crackdown
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The surprising science behind singing
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.
News
McNeill exit prompts calls for CIT overhaul
The resignation of Canberra Institute of Technology CEO Dr Margot McNeill has prompted renewed calls for governance reform and greater accountability at the troubled institution.
Politics
Australia joins US-led rebuke of Chinese missile launch
Australia is among dozens of nations to have joined a US call for advance notice to be given of missile launches following China's test fire in the Pacific.
Police
Stolen Porsche leads police on Canberra chase
A stolen Porsche Cayenne has been found abandoned after allegedly being driven dangerously across Canberra over two days.
Politics
Albanese’s rivals seek police probe into ‘melons’ leak
The coalition wants the AFP to investigate the leaking of a note from Japan about Anthony Albanese's "melons" comments but Labor says it is an over-reaction.
Politics
Coalition frontbench unclear on migration cuts
A coalition frontbencher has refused to say how many migrants his party wants to cut, despite changes to building standards and migration to be announced.
Politics
‘Disappointing’: addiction expert slams gambling reform
An addiction medicine specialist says the Albanese government's proposed gambling reforms are ineffective as support grows for stronger laws.
Police
‘We’re coming’: police launch illegal tobacco crackdown
Federal agencies have launched a nationwide crackdown on the sale and supply of illegal tobacco, as more than 100 service stations are raided.
Update
RBA holds rates steady, leaves door open to more hikes
Mortgage holders have been spared further financial pain after the Reserve Bank held interest rates steady for a second straight meeting.
Politics
No apology necessary over Japanese melon gibe: Albanese
Anthony Albanese has denied he needs to formally apologise to his Japanese counterpart over controversial podcast comments over melons.
Daily Puzzles
Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN sees Labor’s blocking of a voluntary assisted dying telehealth push as a test of how much weight the party’s national conference really carries.
"The reality is that the Albanese Labor government does not really want gambling reform and the Liberals would prefer it if it was not on the agenda," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
Albanese seeks deal on gambling reforms
Albanese tried to be ‘hip’, only to let diplomacy slip
Is the Albanese government going crazy-brave?
Are there too many political polls?
Victoria battle sends signals to federal players
What Burke’s delayed speech says about migration
Views
KEEPING UP THE ACT
Crack press hound Jester is hot on the trail of big news. Naw, not the CFMEU, the health woes, the record debt. None of that.Jesters chasing down Mark Parton's texts! It's KEEPING UP THE ACT.
Letters
This hacker knows more about me than my kids!
Letter writer DICK BAUCH, of Latham, wants harsher penalties for companies losing customer details to hackers.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
The polls are not being kind to the Albanese Labor government, but cartoonist PAUL DORIN thinks the PM can turn things around.
Opinion
Of Alan Jones, good advocacy and what to look for
"When it comes to commentary upon courtroom contests, no experience, no skill is required. Anyone will do. Little wonder the Jones reporting focus is upon the entertainment, the icing and the candles instead of the cake," writes HUGH SELBY.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN has sympathy for seniors losing a health insurance rebate.
Opinion
Policy hazards of counting heads before they’re here
"Despite its efforts to diversify the economy, the ACT Government’s primary role is to manage population growth generated by the policies of other governments," writes planning columnist MIKE QUIRK.
Opinion
The latest NAPLAN results aren’t really better or worse
The latest NAPLAN results are unlikely to surprise schools. Education researcher SALLY LARSEN explains why the data is more useful for tracking progress than fuelling alarm.
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
KEEPING UP THE ACT has found the instructions to assembling a Barr cabinet. Don't do this at home.
Opinion
Why the Eastern Grey kangaroo has no future
"What's required is that a significant majority of Canberrans welcome Eastern Greys into their gardens as eaters-down of lawns, trimmers of hedges and such. Frankly, I cannot see that happening," laments IAN MacDOUGALL.
Arts
Bach served with musical flair and theatrical wit
Music / Weddings & Parties Over Coffee, Bach Akademie Australia. At Wesley Uniting Church, 11 August. Reviewed by GRAHAM McDONALD We have...
Arts & Entertainment
Boosted funding to the arts in ACT
Twenty-nine local arts organisations will share in a 25 per cent boost to ACT arts funding recently announced in the 2026-27 ACT Budget.
Music
Neeman recital offers a hint of greatness
LEN POWER reviews pianist Edward Neeman's Lunchtime Faculty Recital that was "a bit of everything - melody, drama, emotion and a hint of greatness".
Film
‘Freewheeling’ festival of Latin American films
Ranging from a Panamanian romcom to a family movie from Costa Rica, there are 13 films screening in the Latin American Film Festival until August 27, and they're all free to see, reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Music
Young musical trio makes the national finals
Three of Canberra's brightest young musicians are heading to Melbourne later this month after becoming the only ACT ensemble selected for the finals of Musica Viva Australia's 2026 Strike A Chord competition, reports HELEN MUSA.
Arts & Entertainment
Wickedly funny high school satire comes to Canberra
In her latest Artsweek column, arts editor HELEN MUSA lays out the Canberran arts and entertainment landscape for the week including a wickedly funny high school satire that comes calling to Canberra.
Musical Theatre
Director’s debut is perfect, now she’s changing it
One of Canberra’s best-known stage performers, Janie Lawson, is about to make her directorial debut with the boutique musical I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Music
Powerful opera pulls no punches in ‘Drover’s Wife’
The Drover's Wife, the first First Nations opera to be staged at the Sydney Opera House, was "like nothing else", reviews arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Craft
Cohen finds beauty in porcelain’s pure forms
MEREDITH HINCHLIFFE reviews ANU School of Art in Ceramics graduate Sarit Cohen's latest exhibition, Vessels of Dialogue.
Lifestyle
Canberra’s top tour guide took tours to learn how
“The more stories in my pocket, the more I can adapt.” Multilingual Angie Ouyang, the inaugural Canberra Region Tour Guide of the Year, shares some of her techniques with reporter DHWANI PATHAK.
Health & Fitness
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.
Gardening
It’s time but don’t rush to prune roses
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.
History
Rising doubts when Manning Clark talked to Pravda
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.
Wine
Enjoying a fortified port in any storm
"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.
Sport
A Golden Games Dose of Dorin
So much Games' gold, PAUL DORIN wonders if the government can keep its sticky hands off it.
