The secrets of a garden stumpery
Turn a difficult shady corner into a natural feature with a stumpery that provides habitat for wildlife while creating space for bulbs and shade-loving plants, suggests gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
- Lifestyle
- Lifestyle
Do we really need 10,000 steps a day?
You’ve probably heard that hitting 10,000 steps a day is the key to health and longevity. HUNTER BENNETT says this magic number feels like a medical rule, handed down by doctors. But where did it come from? And is it even true?
- Politics
Albanese doesn’t believe in admitting he’s stuffed up
Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN contrasts Peter Malinauskas’ political deftness with a painful week for Anthony Albanese, whose refusal to concede mistakes risks undermining trust in his word.
- Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Another cartoon from the wry eye of cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
- Opinion
One man’s lowdown on high heels and make-up
"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.
- Lifestyle
Falling demand drives down national grape crush
"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.
- Politics
Labor’s revamped plan to make tech giants pay
Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN examines the government’s plan to force digital platforms to strike deals with Australian news publishers or face a tax.
- Politics
Coalition ties migration numbers to new homes
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
- Lifestyle
The Boxing Day bout that changed fights forever
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.
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
Third major airport runway blunder sparks reporting row
Turmoil is continuing at a major airport with a third incident in three weeks, after a jet was cleared to take off while another planned to cross the runway.
The real thing: Australian TV legend Johnny Young dies
Top spies given power to secretly probe universities
Teen found hiding in bin after stolen car chase
ACT Greens push Labor for new crossbench deal
Stuart addresses fiery post-game spat, prop’s future
Northside Hospital demolition gets approval
Lifestyle
Deanes Tours and Travel puts the joy back into travelling
Running out of options for a getaway out of Canberra? Stressed about planning a relaxing trip? This sponsored post has you covered.
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Lifestyle
Should I choose timber or aluminium windows for my renovation?
Planning a renovation or extension? This sponsored guide compares the benefits of timber and aluminium windows to help you choose the right option for your project.
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Lifestyle
Expert emergency care when your pet needs it most
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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News
Third major airport runway blunder sparks reporting row
Turmoil is continuing at a major airport with a third incident in three weeks, after a jet was cleared to take off while another planned to cross the runway.
Education
Top spies given power to secretly probe universities
ASIO will be handed new powers to investigate international connections at Australian universities under changes being debated in federal parliament.
Police
Teen found hiding in bin after stolen car chase
A 15-year-old boy has been charged after allegedly driving a stolen LandCruiser through Canberra’s southside before being found hiding in a rubbish bin.
Politics
ACT Greens push Labor for new crossbench deal
The ACT Greens have opened negotiations with the Labor government for a new agreement covering the remaining two years of the Assembly term, with integrity, housing, climate and public services among their priorities.
Sports news
Stuart addresses fiery post-game spat, prop’s future
After a week in the headlines following an ugly post-match press conference, Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has spoken to the media and put speculation to rest.
News
Northside Hospital demolition gets approval
The first development application for Canberra’s new Northside Hospital has been approved, allowing staged demolition of existing buildings at the Bruce site.
Politics
Albanese says his ‘melons’ hand gestures misinterpreted
The prime minister insists his comments and hand gestures about the Japanese prime minister gifting him two melons have been incorrectly characterised.
Politics
PM pushes case for tariff removal in Trump phone call
Levies will remain in place on Australian goods to the US for now, but the prime minister says Donald Trump will consider scrapping the measure on its ally.
Health
Fighting frailty: push for strength training for elderlies
Motivated by personal experience, a health advocate has launched National Strength Day urging greater focus on strength in health care.
Daily Puzzles
Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN contrasts Peter Malinauskas’ political deftness with a painful week for Anthony Albanese, whose refusal to concede mistakes risks undermining trust in his word.
Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN examines the government’s plan to force digital platforms to strike deals with Australian news publishers or face a tax.
Coalition ties migration numbers to new homes
Labor blocks telehealth push on assisted dying
Why won’t the big parties take a punt on reform?
Albanese seeks deal on gambling reforms
Albanese tried to be ‘hip’, only to let diplomacy slip
Is the Albanese government going crazy-brave?
Views
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Another cartoon from the wry eye of cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Opinion
One man’s lowdown on high heels and make-up
"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.
Opinion
Cartoon / A Dose of Dorin
That podcast interview has come back to haunt Anthony Albanese, this time it's the Japanese PM's melons.
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.
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.
Arts
Art turns real and surreal in Crispin, Harrison’s works
The artworks of poet and visual artist Judith Nangala Crispin and visual artist Stephen Harrison, both locals, combine to make one powerful exhibition, Afternoon of the Harpies, reviews ROB KENNEDY.
Music
The real thing: Australian TV legend Johnny Young dies
Johnny Young, famous for his Young Talent Time show and the writer of one of Australia's most celebrated songs, has died at the age of 79.
Music
Angklung joins carillon bells for Indonesian independence
Canberra’s National Carillon will ring out with an unusual blend of Indonesian and Australian musical traditions on Monday, August 17, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Reviews
Young cast brings warmth to ‘The Winter’s Tale’
GRACE CASSIDY reviews one of William Shakespeare's lesser-known works - The Winter's Tale, directed by Heidi Silberman and being performed at The Mill Theatre.
Music
Two masters make baroque music cast a spell
Nicolas Alstaedt on baroque cello and Thomas Dunford on archlute presented a "well conceived and superbly executed recital at the very highest level of artistry" for Musica Viva Australia at Llewellyn Hall, reviews NICK HORN.
Film
Canberra filmmaker narrates Ukraine’s other battle stories
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.
Books
Canberra writer wins national honour for Dupain biography
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.
Music
Bach served with musical flair and theatrical wit
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.
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.
Lifestyle
The secrets of a garden stumpery
Turn a difficult shady corner into a natural feature with a stumpery that provides habitat for wildlife while creating space for bulbs and shade-loving plants, suggests gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Health & Fitness
Do we really need 10,000 steps a day?
You’ve probably heard that hitting 10,000 steps a day is the key to health and longevity. HUNTER BENNETT says this magic number feels like a medical rule, handed down by doctors. But where did it come from? And is it even true?
Wine
Falling demand drives down national grape crush
"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.
Lifestyle
Deanes Tours and Travel puts the joy back into travelling
Running out of options for a getaway out of Canberra? Stressed about planning a relaxing trip? This sponsored post has you covered.
Sponsored Content
History
The Boxing Day bout that changed fights forever
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.
Dining
A quirky Character heads to the foreshore
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.
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.
