Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Flattery through impersonation? Maybe Labor should enjoy the Liberal campaign a little more, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
- Opinion
- News
Mateship, bravery and tragedy unearthed in the outback
Drovers, soldiers, indigenous trackers, scientists, artists and pioneering women are buried in outback cemeteries, their stories feared lost to time until now, reports STEPHANIE GARDINER.
- Lifestyle
Waiting for the feijoa fruit to drop
Gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON has a favourite in feijoa cake. Now the fruit is ripening, she's happy to share her recipe.
- Politics
Can Dutton lift his flagging campaign?
Trying too hard for a special tariff deal with Trump could be the wrong way to go, says political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
- Lifestyle
Big, bold red but, oh dear, is it on trend?
"Apparently a mindful drinker is aware of how much alcohol they are consuming and when they may be consuming too much. It contributes to a shift to low and no-alcohol drinks as well as to abstinence," writes wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
- Politics
Dutton tries to shake off dangerous Trump dust
Election diary: Dutton tries to shake off Trump dust and avoid being trapped on wages, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
- Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
Barr v Trump and this week we end up with an unfunny KEEPING UP THE ACT because these guys are quite sobering in their similarity. Take a look.
- Opinion
Was he? Wasn’t he? The Bard is back in the dock
"Perhaps the scene is set for the surrender of a document that will finally resolve the beloved Shakespeare myth," wonders columnist ROBERT MACKLIN as the Bard takes another pasting, this time from an American author.
- Lifestyle
Pronto gets a quick embrace from Weston Creek
"Pronto is quickly being embraced by Weston Creek locals. We booked in advance but couldn’t secure a seat indoors (smart, urban cool fitout), which points to Pronto’s popularity," writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
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
Businesses on the border celebrate daylight savings end
Some businesses operating on the edge of daylight savings states are actually excited to join their neighbours' time zone.
News
Pledge to public servants as jobs cut fight flares
Thousands of public servants are being promised no major change to employment agreements if the coalition is elected as Labor pledges to keep everything as is.
News
Port’s lease a ‘mistake’ as major parties flag takeover
A major port leased to a Chinese company is in the sights of a takeover, as the coalition and Labor flag plans for it to be brought back into Australian hands.
News
Drugged teen driver caught in stolen BMW
Two teen boys have been arrested following multiple pursuits in a stolen BMW SUV through the inner north overnight. The 16-year-old driver has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs.
‘Weak’ security on super funds as some see $0 balance
US trade war may force all-out assault with rate cuts
Friday’s CityNews headlines
Police say these men can help with Civic assault case
Face off: PM, Dutton cross paths in campaign hotspot
Young avoids ban after copping sin-bin for high shot
Lifestyle
Step up your style with flooring trends for Canberra homes
With Canberra’s changing seasons, flooring needs to handle summer heat and winter cold. So it’s important to go for options that work all year round. That's the advice in this advertising feature provided by CARPET COURT.
Sponsored Content
Lifestyle
Tankless water heaters and why you should get one
The tankless water heater does away with the need for the bulk of the familiar storage tank. Also known as a continuous flow or instantaneous hot water system, its compact design is one of the many benefits it offers, says DAVID ELLINGSEN.
Sponsored Content
Lifestyle
St Basil’s broadens its aged-care packages in Canberra
Leading aged-care provider St. Basil’s NSW/ACT, in partnership with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, is expanding its Euphoria services in the ACT to better support seniors in need.
Sponsored Content
News
Mateship, bravery and tragedy unearthed in the outback
Drovers, soldiers, indigenous trackers, scientists, artists and pioneering women are buried in outback cemeteries, their stories feared lost to time until now, reports STEPHANIE GARDINER.
National news
Businesses on the border celebrate daylight savings end
Some businesses operating on the edge of daylight savings states are actually excited to join their neighbours' time zone.
Politics
Pledge to public servants as jobs cut fight flares
Thousands of public servants are being promised no major change to employment agreements if the coalition is elected as Labor pledges to keep everything as is.
Politics
Port’s lease a ‘mistake’ as major parties flag takeover
A major port leased to a Chinese company is in the sights of a takeover, as the coalition and Labor flag plans for it to be brought back into Australian hands.
Police
Drugged teen driver caught in stolen BMW
Two teen boys have been arrested following multiple pursuits in a stolen BMW SUV through the inner north overnight. The 16-year-old driver has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs.
Update
‘Weak’ security on super funds as some see $0 balance
Criminals have stolen money from Australian superannuation accounts in a coordinated attack targeting lump sum withdrawals from several funds.
Update
US trade war may force all-out assault with rate cuts
An escalating trade war has slashed the odds of interest rate cuts for Australian mortgage-holders, including a potential mega cut weeks after the election.
Police
Police say these men can help with Civic assault case
A man suffered a broken jaw in an alleged assault by a group of men on the corner of East Row and London Circuit, outside of East Row Cafe, at around 3am, on February 23.
Daily Puzzles
Trying too hard for a special tariff deal with Trump could be the wrong way to go, says political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Election diary: Dutton tries to shake off Trump dust and avoid being trapped on wages, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
How far could Dutton get on changing ‘woke’ education?
Framing those first impressions matter to winning
Climate change slips into the election shadows
Can a minister ignore an Assembly motion?
Questions to answer and an answer looking for a question
Views
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Flattery through impersonation? Maybe Labor should enjoy the Liberal campaign a little more, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
Barr v Trump and this week we end up with an unfunny KEEPING UP THE ACT because these guys are quite sobering in their similarity. Take a look.
Opinion
Was he? Wasn’t he? The Bard is back in the dock
"Perhaps the scene is set for the surrender of a document that will finally resolve the beloved Shakespeare myth," wonders columnist ROBERT MACKLIN as the Bard takes another pasting, this time from an American author.
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
Wake us when it's over... here's KEEPING UP THE ACT's return to Labor's loyal Just Us League.
Opinion
Right swing inflicts a new world of misery on refugees
"We have seen an upsurge in far-right politics that has been heavily based on the refugee and immigration issue, but it will affect many people other than refugees," writes JOHN MINNS.
Opinion
Keep an eye on the Senate, it matters in an election
Keep an eye on the Senate, says ZAREH GHAZARIAN, the people elected to it this year will have immense power for years to come.
Opinion
Assessing law students’ delivery of welcome to country is bonkers
Legal columnist HUGH SELBY says the nub of the problem with indigenisation is that in the Australian legal system that governs us all, it lacks the substance and the relevance to be given the role of “significant”.
Letters
Dread of finding kangaroo injured and left to die
"Please slow down on the roads, look out for wildlife and to check animals that have been hit. It's possible for animals such as kangaroos, possums and wombats to survive a car strike," says letter writer REBECCA MARKS.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Predictably unpredictable is how cartoonist PAUL DORIN is calling the federal election.
Arts
Swan Lake comes with an astonishing ending
"Well pointed feet make a huge difference to the quality of ballet dancing and poor use of the feet prevented this Swan Lake being as strong as it might have been." MICHELLE POTTER reviews the Victorian State Ballet.
Music
Barefoot pianist’s intimate evocations of landscape
Reviewer ALANNA MACLEAN says Sophie Hutchings' Resonant Spaces performance was an unusual and rewarding evening.
Musical Theatre
Wickedly silly Pirates plays it for the laughs
"It’s all delightfully silly, but remarkably, in all the threatening chaos, WS Gilbert’s story gets told... and Arthur Sullivan’s music is respected." BILL STEPHENS reviews the wickedly silly laugh fest that's The Pirates of Penzance.
Music
A good account of opera’s bad girl
ROB KENNEDY reviews Opera's Bad Girl, Sarahlouise Owens' one-woman performance recounting the remarkable life of Victorian Diva Anna Bishop.
Comedy
Comedians with a Punchline planned for Melbourne
Canberra comedians Jacquelyn Richards and Trish Hurley will be representing the Women's Room initiative at the Melbourne Comedy Festival next week with their new show, Punchline.
Arts & Entertainment
A ‘daringly defiant diva’ takes the stage
Arts here, arts there and arts everywhere! HELEN MUSA rounds up what's on where in her latest Artsweek column.
Art
Artist chosen as ‘Soup Kitchen Lady’ sculptor
Louise Skačej has been named as the artist selected to create a public artwork honouring the late Stasia Dabrowski, Canberra’s Soup Kitchen Lady.
Books
Fact to fiction, Michael likes to write, that’s what he does
DAVID TURNBULL continues his series of profiles on Canberrans with a story. This week he meets a familiar TV news face who's gone from writing fact to fiction.
Theatre
Throwing light on the dark side of ruthless Henry
JK Kazzi, who plays the title role of Bell Shakespeare's upcoming production of Henry 5, tells arts editor HELEN MUSA that he plans to expose the dark side of the role.
Lifestyle
Waiting for the feijoa fruit to drop
Gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON has a favourite in feijoa cake. Now the fruit is ripening, she's happy to share her recipe.
Wine
Big, bold red but, oh dear, is it on trend?
"Apparently a mindful drinker is aware of how much alcohol they are consuming and when they may be consuming too much. It contributes to a shift to low and no-alcohol drinks as well as to abstinence," writes wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
Dining
Pronto gets a quick embrace from Weston Creek
"Pronto is quickly being embraced by Weston Creek locals. We booked in advance but couldn’t secure a seat indoors (smart, urban cool fitout), which points to Pronto’s popularity," writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Home & Garden
Step up your style with flooring trends for Canberra homes
With Canberra’s changing seasons, flooring needs to handle summer heat and winter cold. So it’s important to go for options that work all year round. That's the advice in this advertising feature provided by CARPET COURT.
Sponsored Content
History
Group treads the historical boards of Albert Hall
Inspired by April's Heritage Festival, HELEN MUSA talks with a group of volunteers who have discovered some of the big showbiz names who have played at Canberra's Albert Hall.
Dining
A small bar celebrating big things
"All food at Joe’s Bar centres around the love of simple, but flavoursome food, created with fresh, quality produce and oodles of love. This is food designed to hit the spot." You can see where dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON has been.
Gardening
Foliage shapes make for an interesting garden
While there are autumn bulbs to give colour, the shape of foliage can also play a big part in creating an interesting garden, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Wine
No contest: chateau’s rosé trumps sweet and spritzy
Wine columnist RICHARD CALVER rounds up three mates for lunch to compare a couple of rosés, but things don't go to plan. Firstly, only two them turn up.
Home & Garden
Tankless water heaters and why you should get one
The tankless water heater does away with the need for the bulk of the familiar storage tank. Also known as a continuous flow or instantaneous hot water system, its compact design is one of the many benefits it offers, says DAVID ELLINGSEN.
Sponsored Content
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