"Men have arrogantly tended to think that women wear make-up and high heels to try to subvert them into a relationship and marriage. But it’s much more complex than that." CLIVE WILLIAMS tries to make sense of make-up and high heels.
"Shiraz is no longer the most prominent grape grown in Australia. Chardonnay was the largest single variety by crush size in 2026, overtaking shiraz," says wine writer RICHARD CALVER.
Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN examines the government’s plan to force digital platforms to strike deals with Australian news publishers or face a tax.
Andrew Bragg’s pitch to slash migration and building rules offers a sharper picture of the Coalition’s housing agenda, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN
The world's first 'black vs white' heavyweight title bout between champion Tommy Burns and challenger Jack Johnson, in Sydney, on Boxing Day, 1908 was to forever change the face of boxing, say ROSS FITZGERALD & DICK WHITAKER.
Contentious Character has brought its quirky charm to Kingston Foreshore, pairing playful wines with an urban winery, cellar door, restaurant and bar overlooking the lake, reports dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
That podcast interview has come back to haunt Anthony Albanese, this time it's the Japanese PM's melons.
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.
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.
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.
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson intentionally poisoned four members of her estranged husband's family, a jury has found after a week of deliberations.
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.
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.
Three teenage boys have been charged after allegedly stealing clothing from a Woden store and threatening a staff member on Wednesday.
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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.
Three teenage boys have been charged after allegedly stealing clothing from a Woden store and threatening a staff member on Wednesday.
The Liberals' housing spokesman has been warned to stick to two the party line after he proposed his own policies on migration, tax and the NDIS.
Kaeo Weekes has addressed a flurry of rumours surrounding Canberra while forward Ata Mariota re-signed with the club until the end of the 2028 season.
University of Canberra vice-chancellor Bill Shorten has raised the prospect of much closer ties between UC and the Canberra Institute of Technology, including greater integration of vocational and university education.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson says she is fighting for students whether they "know it or not", as thousands prepare to protest her conservative politics.
A Spence woman has been charged after allegedly assaulting two retail workers and damaging property at a Belconnen department store on Wednesday.
The nation's media providers are welcoming a news bargaining incentive deal between the major parties that will mean more funds for Australian journalism.
Renewable energy is one of the biggest opportunities for Australian farmers in a generation, according to a winemaker who also produces solar power.
The coalition is calling for an apology and wants federal police to investigate the leaking of a note from Japan about Anthony Albanese's "melons" comments.
Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN examines the government’s plan to force digital platforms to strike deals with Australian news publishers or face a tax.
Andrew Bragg’s pitch to slash migration and building rules offers a sharper picture of the Coalition’s housing agenda, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN
"Men have arrogantly tended to think that women wear make-up and high heels to try to subvert them into a relationship and marriage. But it’s much more complex than that." CLIVE WILLIAMS tries to make sense of make-up and high heels.
That podcast interview has come back to haunt Anthony Albanese, this time it's the Japanese PM's melons.
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.
Letter writer DICK BAUCH, of Latham, wants harsher penalties for companies losing customer details to hackers.
The polls are not being kind to the Albanese Labor government, but cartoonist PAUL DORIN thinks the PM can turn things around.
"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.
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN has sympathy for seniors losing a health insurance rebate.
"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.
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.
A former Kambah volunteer firefighter who once earned his Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award is now helping bring the stories of Ukraine's LGBTQIA+ soldiers to international audiences from his base in Berlin, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Canberra writer, scholar and curator Helen Ennis has won the $25,000 National Biography Award for her acclaimed biography of iconic Australian photographer Max Dupain.
The return of Bach Akademie Australia to Canberra since their memorable presentation at the Canberra International Music Festival in 2024 was an "entertaining dash of theatricality", reviews GRAHAM McDONALD.
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.
LEN POWER reviews pianist Edward Neeman's Lunchtime Faculty Recital that was "a bit of everything - melody, drama, emotion and a hint of greatness".
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.
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.
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.
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.
"Shiraz is no longer the most prominent grape grown in Australia. Chardonnay was the largest single variety by crush size in 2026, overtaking shiraz," says wine writer RICHARD CALVER.
The world's first 'black vs white' heavyweight title bout between champion Tommy Burns and challenger Jack Johnson, in Sydney, on Boxing Day, 1908 was to forever change the face of boxing, say ROSS FITZGERALD & DICK WHITAKER.
Contentious Character has brought its quirky charm to Kingston Foreshore, pairing playful wines with an urban winery, cellar door, restaurant and bar overlooking the lake, reports dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
“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.
Breast cancer screening in Australia is set for a major rethink. Risk management expert JENNIFER STONE explains what the changes could mean for women.
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.
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.
