Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
It's hard to keep up with rising fuel prices, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
- Lifestyle
- Arts & Entertainment
Uproarious show of black humour and dad jokes
Hawker College is in the throes of staging its big annual show, Peter and the Starcatcher, a prequel to JM Barrie's Peter Pan, reports HELEN MUSA.
- Opinion
The cupboard can wait, squeeze it into the fridge
"My preferred method of food storage has a tendency to completely overfill the fridge… If something can go in the fridge, why wouldn’t you put it in the fridge?" PAUL DORIN has some confessions when it comes to clearing the table...
- Opinion
Sex claims: what’s the need to name schools?
"Even given the worst possible outcomes for the accused, what possible significance could their schools be in investigations to allegations of events in a suburban alley and a private home," asks former school principal NOEL BEDDOE.
- Opinion
Inadequacy of planning processes in Curtin plan
"The inadequacy of the dual planning regime was apparent in the approval of the Amberfield retirement village for 55 single-storey villas and 260 apartments on the Cotter Road, an 80 km/h arterial road," says letter writer MIKE QUIRK.
- Politics
They’re rebranding the PM and here’s why…
"Going for three or more election wins is difficult. Very, very few can maintain that level of resonance across an entire nation of voters in a compulsory voting system for anyone aged over 18," writes political columnist ANDREW HUGHES.
- Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Small business is getting smaller, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
- Lifestyle
The flesh-eating threat in backyard mozzies this summer
Could mosquitoes really give you a flesh-eating infection? Researchers explain the growing threat of Buruli ulcer and how to reduce your risk this summer.
- Politics
Albanese lashes Hanson over attack on his mother
Anthony Albanese has hit back angrily and emotionally at Pauline Hanson for saying his late mother should not have lived in public housing for decades, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
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
National bronze for Canberra tour guide Angie
Canberra tour guide Angie Ouyang has won bronze in the Top Tour Guide category at the 2026 Australia’s Top Tourism Town Awards.
Big Splash unlikely to reopen by November 1
Greens push housing quota for Thoroughbred Park
Hanson refuses to apologise for indigenous comments
Rider injured in Tuggeranong Parkway collision
Fuel excise cut could return as prices skyrocket again
One Nation rubbishes budget costings on migration
Lifestyle
Canberra races to adopt AI, but who’s accountable?
Canberra workplaces are embracing AI faster than the rules governing its use can keep up. This sponsored post looks at why closing that gap is becoming increasingly important.
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Lifestyle
A final gift that can transform another life
The gift of donated tissue helped Francesca Middleton-Yong move freely again, while donated corneas can restore sight. This sponsored post explores the difference one decision can make.
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Lifestyle
Canberra is about to fall in love with contrast therapy
Ahead of its October opening on Bunda Street, XtraClubs Canberra is offering limited Founding Memberships from just $19.95 per week. This is a sponsored post.
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News
National bronze for Canberra tour guide Angie
Canberra tour guide Angie Ouyang has won bronze in the Top Tour Guide category at the 2026 Australia’s Top Tourism Town Awards.
News
Big Splash unlikely to reopen by November 1
Big Splash is unlikely to reopen by its November 1 deadline after an attempt to sell the Macquarie aquatic facility failed, prompting the ACT government to commission an options analysis into its future.
News
Greens push housing quota for Thoroughbred Park
The ACT Greens are pushing for 10 per cent of homes at the proposed Thoroughbred Park redevelopment to be public housing, as well as guarantees for parks, community facilities and future school capacity.
Update
Hanson refuses to apologise for indigenous comments
Pauline Hanson has doubled down on her comments that indigenous Australians are "the most primitive race on Earth" despite widespread condemnation.
Police
Rider injured in Tuggeranong Parkway collision
A motorcyclist was taken to hospital in a stable condition after a collision with a car on Tuggeranong Parkway last week.
National news
Fuel excise cut could return as prices skyrocket again
Labor is under renewed pressure to lower the tax on fuel as the cost of filling up soars amid the US-Iran conflict with no end in sight.
Politics
One Nation rubbishes budget costings on migration
A lack of detail from One Nation in its pledge for net-negative migration for three years has been slammed by the government as an economic "wrecking ball".
Politics
Australia rises as US plunges in world democracy report
The year 2025 is being described as the worst of the century for freedom of expression, media rights, access to justice and more.
News
ACT urged to reveal costs of gas shutdown
Master Plumbers ACT is calling on the government to be upfront about the costs Canberrans will face in transitioning off natural gas, as public consultation on the shutdown closes tomorrow.
Daily Puzzles
"Going for three or more election wins is difficult. Very, very few can maintain that level of resonance across an entire nation of voters in a compulsory voting system for anyone aged over 18," writes political columnist ANDREW HUGHES.
Anthony Albanese has hit back angrily and emotionally at Pauline Hanson for saying his late mother should not have lived in public housing for decades, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Malinauskas bucks political rush to cut migration
Hanson’s refusal to back down faces a test
Pauline’s dangerous and captivating propaganda cartoon
Hastie’s One Nation feud turns personal
When what’s good for goose is not okay for gander
One Nation super plan wins qualified backing
Views
The cupboard can wait, squeeze it into the fridge
"My preferred method of food storage has a tendency to completely overfill the fridge… If something can go in the fridge, why wouldn’t you put it in the fridge?" PAUL DORIN has some confessions when it comes to clearing the table...
Opinion
Sex claims: what’s the need to name schools?
"Even given the worst possible outcomes for the accused, what possible significance could their schools be in investigations to allegations of events in a suburban alley and a private home," asks former school principal NOEL BEDDOE.
Letters
Inadequacy of planning processes in Curtin plan
"The inadequacy of the dual planning regime was apparent in the approval of the Amberfield retirement village for 55 single-storey villas and 260 apartments on the Cotter Road, an 80 km/h arterial road," says letter writer MIKE QUIRK.
Opinion
Same old question: Can humans live forever?
"Could humans live forever? Science says: Not yet, but it’s theoretically possible. There are several directions being actively researched," writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
KEEPING UP THE ACT listens in as our Dear Leader tries to understand what "doing it tough" really means.
Opinion
Why cutting excise won’t stop illegal tobacco trade
Cutting tobacco tax won't stamp out the illicit trade. Researchers explain how other countries tackled the problem while keeping taxes high.
Letters
We need more co-operation, not more members
"Before we spend big on 10 more politicians, let's test whether working together – not simply adding more people – solves the problem Moore has identified," says letter writer NICK SMITH of Rivett.
Opinion
Why economic growth isn’t making Australians richer
Australia's economy is growing, but Australians aren't getting richer. Economists JOHN HAWKINS and STEPHEN BARTOS explain why the latest GDP figures offer little cause for celebration.
Arts
Alice in Antarctica, with a harp
Alice Giles once played her harp in the Antarctic wild. Arts editor HELEN MUSA discovers how that adventure and her explorer grandfather's diaries are coming together at the National Museum.
Theatre
Uproarious show of black humour and dad jokes
Hawker College is in the throes of staging its big annual show, Peter and the Starcatcher, a prequel to JM Barrie's Peter Pan, reports HELEN MUSA.
Music
Poetry and piano explore the elements
SARAH BYRNE reviews father-and-daughter Arnan and Moran Wiesel combining piano and poetry in Elemental, a concert exploring the forces of the natural world.
Music
Ensemble Offspring revels in Reich’s rhythms
Celebrating Steve Reich’s 90th birthday, Ensemble Offspring performed four of their Reich favourites in this concert dedicated to his music, reviews ROB KENNEDY.
Arts & Entertainment
Steve heads off on three-year national tour
Here's arts editor HELEN MUSA's latest Arts in the City column.
Music
Triumphant concert came with a sense of anticipation
LEN POWER reviews Echoes of Humanity, a charity concert by the National Capital Orchestra with piano soloist Lucas Krupinski.
Art
Indelible mark of nature on Keller’s artworks
"Striking similarities not just to rock formations, but to Aboriginal art exude from each work. Some take on the form of a bark canvas, with colours to match." ROB KENNEDY reviews an exhibition by Christiane Keller.
Film
Woman Unknown wins Venice Film Festival top prize
Danish filmmaker May el-Toukhy's post-war drama Woman Unknown has won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
Music
Vault suits Luminescence’s multi-media show
"Luminescence continues to bring a singular virtuosity to their performances, and are champions of genuinely interesting and sometimes challenging new work," writes reviewer SARAH BYRNE.
Lifestyle
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
It's hard to keep up with rising fuel prices, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Environment
The flesh-eating threat in backyard mozzies this summer
Could mosquitoes really give you a flesh-eating infection? Researchers explain the growing threat of Buruli ulcer and how to reduce your risk this summer.
History
The hard day that never really ends
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, a return to New York becomes a deeply personal journey of memory, friendship and loss for journalist SCOTT MAYMAN, who lived in the US at the time and lost colleagues and friends that day.
Technology
Cartoon / Paul Dorin
Should we worry about AI? Hand-drawing cartoonist PAUL DORIN thinks we should.
Gardening
Get those veggies ready for summer
Prepare vegetable beds now for summer crops, using crop rotation, rich compost and dolomite lime to give tomatoes, capsicums and eggplants a strong start, says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Wine
Why wine needs to stay a family affair
"Family owned wineries are an endangered species in the growing corporatisation of the wine industry," bemoans wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
Dining
The look of (steakhouse) love
"Drawing inspiration from South Africa, 7 Cutz cooks on an open-flame chargrill, which adds the excitement of its specialty dishes," writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Technology
Canberra races to adopt AI, but who’s accountable?
Canberra workplaces are embracing AI faster than the rules governing its use can keep up. This sponsored post looks at why closing that gap is becoming increasingly important.
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