Digital edition November 5
The ACT Government "has never been influenced by the CFMEU", the Chief Minister Andrew Barr told the Legislative Assembly. It was received with guffaws across the chamber, writes MICHAEL MOORE.
- Digital Edition
- Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN's found the problem to slowing inflation down...
- Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
KEEPING UP THE ACT sees a correlation between a $63-210 million contract for infringement cameras and 65,000 patients getting ceremoniously dumped off Canberra Health Service waiting lists.
- Politics
Platitudes and reviews won’t stop the corruption
"The ACT Government 'has never been influenced by the CFMEU' was a recent statement made in answer to a question in the Legislative Assembly by Chief Minister Andrew Barr. It was received with guffaws across the chamber.
- Politics
Where Eslake’s revealing report misses the target
"Walk into a waiting room in a Canberra emergency department and ask the patients whether the doctors or nurses treating them were inefficient." JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED look at where they think Saul Eslake's report misses the target.
- News
Festival of light brings Canberra faiths together
An interfaith dinner, a community food drive and celebrations across the capital reflect the many ways Diwali is being marked in Canberra, reports DHWANI PATHAK.
- Arts & Entertainment
Star cartoonist Judy makes a show of herself
One of Australia’s most enduring cartoonists is venturing on to the stage with her cartoons in a show called Everyone on the Bus Fell Down (Not Just Me), reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
- Politics
‘Odd bedfellows’ betray Ukraine’s struggle
"The apparent convergence between Shoebridge and Trump is striking because their political philosophies are so dissimilar. Yet, both risk reducing pressure on Moscow while placing additional burdens on Ukraine," writes ROBERT McMAHON.
- Arts & Entertainment
The raw and refined style of Phoebe Porter
"With an adventurous exhibition of contemporary jewellery coming up in the atrium of Canberra Airport, Phoebe Porter seems to be looking to the future, but her artistic style is rooted in the past," writes HELEN MUSA.
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
Court told of social media risks to young brains
Government lawyers are laying out their High Court defence of a world-leading social media ban, warning the development of young people's brains was at risk.
Alan Jones’s private chef says she saw nothing untoward
ACT’s failure on disability housing slammed
Learner rider caught at 116km/h in 60 zone
Under-pressure Labor says saving ‘not simple exercise’
Man charged over assault on Bruce housemate
First weight-loss tablet approved for use in Australia
Lifestyle
FlixBus connects Canberra directly to Parramatta
Canberrans can now travel directly to Parramatta and Western Sydney International Airport, with introductory fares from $3. This sponsored post explores FlixBus's new daily coach service.
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Lifestyle
From vineyard to table at Norton Road Wines
Just 20 minutes from Canberra's CBD, Norton Road Wines combines vineyard dining, live music and accommodation. This sponsored post looks at what's new at the Wamboin winery.
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Lifestyle
Blackhawk Logistics: A Canberra success story
From Defence support and security to major Canberra events, Blackhawk Logistics has built a diverse business over 18 years. This sponsored post looks at the people and community behind its growth.
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News
Court told of social media risks to young brains
Government lawyers are laying out their High Court defence of a world-leading social media ban, warning the development of young people's brains was at risk.
News
Alan Jones’s private chef says she saw nothing untoward
The former private chef for Alan Jones has testified she didn't see any inappropriate behaviour while working for the talkback titan.
Politics
ACT’s failure on disability housing slammed
Independent MLA Thomas Emerson has accused the ACT government of failing public housing tenants with disability after an inquiry found Housing ACT missed opportunities to access up to $36 million in Commonwealth funding.
Police
Learner rider caught at 116km/h in 60 zone
An 18-year-old learner motorcyclist has lost his licence for six months after being caught travelling at 116km/h in a 60km/h zone in Palmerston.
The economy
Under-pressure Labor says saving ‘not simple exercise’
Punters are being reminded there are consequences to cutting public spending as another cash rate rise fuels calls for Canberra to tighten its belt.
Police
Man charged over assault on Bruce housemate
A 24-year-old Bruce man has been charged after allegedly kicking and repeatedly punching his housemate in the head, leaving him seriously injured.
Health
First weight-loss tablet approved for use in Australia
Australians who take weight-loss drugs will have more options as the first daily tablet version of a GLP-1 medication is approved for use in the country.
National news
Ticketing giants dealt booby prize for dynamic pricing
Major ticket retailers have copped a sharp rebuke on a leading consumer advocate's 2026 naughty list for alleged roles in soaring event costs.
Politics
Former minister and defence chief to dissect AUKUS plan
More questions are being asked about a flagship submarine treaty following a months-long public inquiry and as naval experts flag broader sustainability issues.
Daily Puzzles
"The ACT Government 'has never been influenced by the CFMEU' was a recent statement made in answer to a question in the Legislative Assembly by Chief Minister Andrew Barr. It was received with guffaws across the chamber.
"Walk into a waiting room in a Canberra emergency department and ask the patients whether the doctors or nurses treating them were inefficient." JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED look at where they think Saul Eslake's report misses the target.
‘Odd bedfellows’ betray Ukraine’s struggle
Albanese puts cat among One Nation pigeons
Albanese’s care reforms meet economic reality
Labor’s grim message: No quick end to the pain
Albanese calls for calm as heat turns on him
Price rapid buses before laying more light rail
Views
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN's found the problem to slowing inflation down...
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
KEEPING UP THE ACT sees a correlation between a $63-210 million contract for infringement cameras and 65,000 patients getting ceremoniously dumped off Canberra Health Service waiting lists.
Letters
No need: leave the Mawson tennis courts alone
There is no justification for an additional supermarket in Mawson, says letter writer PETER CLAUGHTON.
Opinion
Grrrr… hands off Bluey, she’s our hero
HUGH SELBY gets a growling request to stand up for 'the doggie sensation of our times, Bluey' in the face of a political imposter that has brought untold shame and distress, not only to her but to everyone in her family.
Opinion
Is it possible that Russia’s blackmailing Trump?
"Allegations that Russia possesses compromising material on Trump date principally from 2016-17. The Steele dossier alleged that Russian intelligence had collected damaging personal information," writes CLIVE WILLIAMS.
Opinion
‘Barbaric’: Senate looks away from shackled mums
"To be blunt, shackling an expectant mother, whether in prison or elsewhere, is nothing short of barbaric," bemoans indigenous advocate JULIE TONGS.
Opinion
Stuck in a bad place with no leadership isn’t good
Barack Obama pointed out that people – being hungry for solutions to the problems they now face – need to see what real leadership looks like. But, says HUGH SELBY, we have no such leadership in Australia. "We're in a bad place".
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
Illegal tobacco in the ACT? It's all about human rights. Why doesn't the customs minister get it? Let KEEPING UP THE ACT explain...
Arts
Ten iconic songs make Australian music history
More than a century of Australian music is being celebrated in a new National Songbook launched in Canberra. Arts editor HELEN MUSA reveals the first 10 selections.
Music
Fred Smith makes political satire sing
Fred Smith turns American political history into an electrifying mix of sharp satire, catchy songs and powerful storytelling, reviews BILL STEPHENS.
Art
New $2 coin puts a croc in your pocket
A coloured $2 coin featuring a croc is part of the Royal Australian Mint and Australia Post’s launch on Wednesday of a new collection celebrating Australia’s native animals and Indigenous languages.
Art
Gascoigne’s art makes the familiar extraordinary
Reviewer KERRY-ANNE COUSINS takes a personal journey through Rosalie Gascoigne's retrospective at the National Gallery of Australia, finding familiar landscapes transformed into extraordinary art.
Arts & Entertainment
James Morrison and Mahalia Barnes swing into town
James Morrison and Mahalia Barnes swing into town, while Canberra celebrates craft, design and iconic Australian songs, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA in her latest "Artsweek".
Comedy
Star cartoonist Judy makes a show of herself
One of Australia’s most enduring cartoonists is venturing on to the stage with her cartoons in a show called Everyone on the Bus Fell Down (Not Just Me), reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Arts & Entertainment
Canberra’s school talent steps into the spotlight
It’s showtime this week for more than 1500 students from across the ACT public school system, as Step into the Limelight brings its annual showcase of young singers, dancers, instrumentalists and performers to the AIS Arena.
Craft
Julie Ryder stitches her journeys into art
Canberra textile artist Julie Ryder turns everyday walks into intricate works of art, using botanical dyes, embroidery and handmade paper, reviews MEREDITH HINCHLIFFE.
Craft
Artists weave new life into old traditions
MEREDITH HINCHLIFFE reviews a group exhibition that puts handmade craft ahead of mass production, praising its inventive use of recycled materials and traditional techniques.
Lifestyle
FlixBus connects Canberra directly to Parramatta
Canberrans can now travel directly to Parramatta and Western Sydney International Airport, with introductory fares from $3. This sponsored post explores FlixBus's new daily coach service.
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Wine
From vineyard to table at Norton Road Wines
Just 20 minutes from Canberra's CBD, Norton Road Wines combines vineyard dining, live music and accommodation. This sponsored post looks at what's new at the Wamboin winery.
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Gardening
Last chance to plant summer bulbs
Now is the time to plant summer and autumn bulbs, giving them a chance to establish before the heat arrives, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Wine
Anniversary marks a man wedded to the task
RICHARD CALVER marks his tenth anniversary as wine columnist with CityNews by treating the editor (other columnists please note) to a taste of very nice and expensive red wine. Like his fine writing, it was appreciated.
Lifestyle
Getting in a good ‘Good Morning’ is all in the timing
"There's something genuinely satisfying about wishing someone a good morning and having them wish you one in return. A small exchange, perhaps, but it makes the world feel a little friendlier," writes PAUL DORIN.
Lifestyle
Blackhawk Logistics: A Canberra success story
From Defence support and security to major Canberra events, Blackhawk Logistics has built a diverse business over 18 years. This sponsored post looks at the people and community behind its growth.
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Lifestyle
What to check before you shop for Black Friday sales
Black Friday bargains can come with costly return hassles. This sponsored post explains what Canberra shoppers should check before buying, from refund rules to return postage and exchanges.
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Dining
Loads of country love in Deakin
"Goods baked daily arrive early from Little Sutton’s inaugural Sutton location, bringing loads of country love with every delivery." Dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON reports from a new bakery in Deakin.
Health & Fitness
This is why your health app is already biased
AI health tools can inherit the biases of the data and assumptions behind them. MAHIMA KALLA and NOUSHIN NAZARIAN explain why tackling the problem needs to begin before a single line of code is written.
