HUGH SELBY has uncovered a probable pot-boiler of a case before the NSW courts that promises something for everyone, starting with a female prosecuting solicitor accused of having sex with prison inmates and accessing restricted data.
Another fuel-shortage cartoon from the wry eye of PAUL DORIN.
HELEN MUSA talks to renowned flautist Sally Walker, who recently made the tough decision to step away from her contracted role at the School of Music after eight years.
"Should Canberrans celebrate the highest growth in the economy or worry more about the highest rates of taxation and an increase in debt of almost $4000 for every man, woman and child," ask JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED.
"Andrew Barr, lifted his eyes from his phone to comment that the car park was probably a 'drive through', and weren’t car parks used as recreational areas? Then laughed at his own joke." DIANNE DEANE has a message for the chief minister.
"Chief Minister Andrew Barr and Labor need to be more careful because the reality gaps are growing – in the economy, health, education, crime, small business, MyWay+, trams, a stadium…," says political columnist ANDREW HUGHES.
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN's doing his bit. Here's his suggestion to save fuel...
"If you were made to study it in school or if you simply enjoy the play, this production won’t disappoint. There are elements as good as you will get anywhere." JOE WOODWARD reviews Bell Shakespeare's production of Julius Caesar.
A Bangladeshi leader who ordered the killing of 1400 protesters retains an honorary degree at the ANU despite warnings of reputational damage.
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.
Canberra’s annual mowing season has been extended to mid-May, as the government responds to rapid grass growth driven by an unusually warm and wet autumn.
When's the best time to get a flu shot? Infectious diseases experts MERU SHEEL and ALLEN CHENG explain...
"The air we breathe is far more than empty space – it’s a finely balanced mixture of gases that sustains life," writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
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Canberra’s annual mowing season has been extended to mid-May, as the government responds to rapid grass growth driven by an unusually warm and wet autumn.
Australian kids battling serious illnesses have been given something to smile about as they greeted and took selfies with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Australia's peak union body is calling for fuel allowances for workers to be increased to help them meet rising costs at the bowser.
A 34-year-old man has been extradited to the ACT and charged over alleged fraud, burglary and driving offences.
Labor ministers have hit out at a hardline coalition plan to end non-discriminatory migration based on acceptance of 'fair go' Australian values.
The national carrier is expecting to take a hit of up to $800 million in higher fuel costs after war in the Middle East pushed up global oil prices.
Australia's sovereign wealth fund will shave as much as $15 million in costs and review 10 staff roles as it reaps the benefits of improved technology.
A minister has hit out at those spreading hate against the first woman to lead Australia's army, saying she was the most qualified candidate.
A controversial gaming platform will introduce two restricted accounts for children and teens that block chat functions and age-inappropriate games.
"Should Canberrans celebrate the highest growth in the economy or worry more about the highest rates of taxation and an increase in debt of almost $4000 for every man, woman and child," ask JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED.
"Chief Minister Andrew Barr and Labor need to be more careful because the reality gaps are growing – in the economy, health, education, crime, small business, MyWay+, trams, a stadium…," says political columnist ANDREW HUGHES.
HUGH SELBY has uncovered a probable pot-boiler of a case before the NSW courts that promises something for everyone, starting with a female prosecuting solicitor accused of having sex with prison inmates and accessing restricted data.
"Andrew Barr, lifted his eyes from his phone to comment that the car park was probably a 'drive through', and weren’t car parks used as recreational areas? Then laughed at his own joke." DIANNE DEANE has a message for the chief minister.
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN sees the funny side of the dark side of the moon now that Artemis II has safely returned to earth.
Having trouble following the events and opinions swirling around this week's sensational arrest of VC recipient Ben Roberts-Smith? Law professor CLIVE WILLIAMS, a former platoon commander, offers a step-by-step guide to what's going on.
"Taking shortcuts of any kind, being opportunistic rather than principled, when making judicial appointments will, sooner or later, lower public confidence in our legal system," writes legal columnist HUGH SELBY.
If it wasn't so serious, it would be funny, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
"In my late 50s I met Bill in one of my privileged roles. We had so much in common it was uncanny, and then – and then – I wept and he had to comfort me," writes Kindness columnist ANTONIO DI DIO.
Deep in debt, our brave Chief goes on a special fiscal extraction mission to Expendia Prime in the Parliamentary Cluster. KEEPING UP THE ACT shares what he discovered on project Hail Katy...
HELEN MUSA talks to renowned flautist Sally Walker, who recently made the tough decision to step away from her contracted role at the School of Music after eight years.
"It is the casting of the legendary Nancye Hayes as the Dowager Empress, a role that could have been written for her, that makes this production one not to be missed." BILL STEPHENS reviews Anastasia, playing at the Sydney Lyric Theatre.
"This thoroughly absorbing performance was one that will last long in the memory". MICHAEL WILSON reviews Uprisings, a performance by The Oriana Chorale.
Here's HELEN MUSA's weekly Arts in the City column.
"If you were made to study it in school or if you simply enjoy the play, this production won’t disappoint. There are elements as good as you will get anywhere." JOE WOODWARD reviews Bell Shakespeare's production of Julius Caesar.
"These musicians are exceptional... artists of professional standard, playing challenging music at an advanced level." SARAH BYRNE reviews the Australian Youth Orchestra's Voyage of Discovery concert.
Streaming columnist NICK OVERALL explains how a 20-second very viral meme of actor Jon Hamm dancing came from the underrated show Your Friends and Neighbours that's lit up the show's second season.
As the exhibition at the centre of "white hands on black art" allegations opens, the damage wrought on an Aboriginal-run art collective becomes clear.
The Ngura Pulka exhibition is finally opening at the National Gallery of Australia, following a three-year delay because of allegations of interference.
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN's doing his bit. Here's his suggestion to save fuel...
As days shorten and summer heat fades, asters step in with reliable colour, while viburnums and fallen leaves keep the autumn garden productive, says gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON.
"The term claret was widely used in Britain for Bordeaux wines throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, and it still appears today as a marketing term, though much less commonly," writes RICHARD CALVER.
Surrounded by tranquil bushland, open pastures and serene views of the Deua Mountain Range, The Oaks Ranch, at Mossy Point, offers a boutique hotel experience, writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
When's the best time to get a flu shot? Infectious diseases experts MERU SHEEL and ALLEN CHENG explain...
And why not? It is Easter after all, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Frangipanis reward careful seasonal care, while autumn is the perfect time to plant berries and harvest orchard fruit, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Look what cartoonist PAUL DORIN's just pulled out of the hat! Happy Easter.
"The taste was richer than the French wine with a delicate berry flavour that was clean and dry with a longer finish than expected from this style of wine." Wine columnist RICHARD CALVER pits an Aussie rosé against a French one.
