Lisa fulfills a daughter’s promise to dying Nina
“I call it ‘a daughter’s promise fulfilled’… I want everybody to be on the same page and have a deep understanding of the person I want them to feel for," Lisa Simone tells arts editor HELEN MUSA.
- Arts & Entertainment
- Politics
Seniors ruefully discover Support at Home isn’t
"The reformed Support at Home program has proved in practice to be neither particularly supportive nor effective care for elderly Australians," writes columnist ROBERT McMAHON.
- News
Here’s the scoop, hockey’s Checks are turning 90
"The name and the classic black-and-gold checkered uniform have stuck around, creating the iconic look of Canberra’s oldest hockey club." TIA PRIEST-WILLIMOTT looks at a club celebrating 90th years together.
Politics Forcing Labor to tell the truth should be just the start
"It's clear the conclusions of the expert are at odds with the government's. It's also clear the committee is inclined to accept the expert's opinion." JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED cheer on some uncomfortable findings against the government.
- Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
KEEPING UP THE ACT catches up with the latest pronouncements of Jim 'Bomber' Bombsley, the Grand Field Marshal of the Australian War Glamorial.
- Politics
How to spin defending a broken promise into ‘building trust’
In his first term, Anthony Albanese was highly reluctant to break promises, but as we learned with stage 3 tax cuts, not immune to breaking them, says political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
- Politics
Parton stands up for men’s health, women’s too
"The Liberal Leader has controversially expanded his shadow health portfolio to include men’s health, while at the same time appointing his colleague, Leanne Castley, to focus on women’s health," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
- Lifestyle
Vocal champion Chapman spoke up for Canberra
May 9 marks the 125th anniversary of the opening of Australia's first federal parliament. NICHOLE OVERALL reveals some details of the the little known, so-called 'Father of Canberra'…
- Opinion
Forget the nonsensical Stage 2B tram. Here’s why
The ACT Government has opted to send light rail Stage 2B up Commonwealth Avenue to State Circle east, despite the NCA originally wanting it to go up Kings Avenue and through Barton. But RICHARD JOHNSTON says we should forget it all.
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.
Update
Hawkish RBA hikes rates again, lifts inflation forecast
After the Reserve Bank raised interest rates for a third-straight meeting, speculation is mounting that there could be more pain for home buyers to come.
Alan Jones attacks ‘bad’ sex-abuse search warrants
Author Craig Silvey admits child exploitation crimes
Electric car sales surge ahead amid fuel uncertainty
Jewish children are growing up in ‘climate of fear’
Call for changes to reduce prison cell assaults
Emerson renews call to sack CIT chief who ‘misled board’
Lifestyle
Hunter & Barrel brings real fire-grill steak to Canberra
Premium steakhouse Hunter & Barrel will open its doors at the Canberra Centre, 20 Scotts Crossing, on May 8, bringing its signature fire-led dining experience to the nation’s capital.
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Arts & Entertainment
Bigger, bolder Footloose back for ‘explosive’ season
Footloose: The Musical returns to Canberra in a new production – bigger, bolder and more explosive than ever before – at the Royal Theatre, May 8-10.
Sponsored Content
News
‘Never again’: lessons from a new-look war memorial
The Australian War Memorial sits on a "fault line" in the national debate, its director says, as he reflects on how history guides its $580 million refurb.
News
Here’s the scoop, hockey’s Checks are turning 90
"The name and the classic black-and-gold checkered uniform have stuck around, creating the iconic look of Canberra’s oldest hockey club." TIA PRIEST-WILLIMOTT looks at a club celebrating 90th years together.
Update
Hawkish RBA hikes rates again, lifts inflation forecast
After the Reserve Bank raised interest rates for a third-straight meeting, speculation is mounting that there could be more pain for home buyers to come.
National news
Alan Jones attacks ‘bad’ sex-abuse search warrants
Former veteran radio host Alan Jones is seeking evidence police invalidly raided his home as he mulls a bid to stop his prosecution for sexual abuse.
National news
Author Craig Silvey admits child exploitation crimes
Australian author Craig Silvey has pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material, as prosecutors dropped two other charges.
National news
Electric car sales surge ahead amid fuel uncertainty
Australian drivers have broken the record for electric car sales again, as petrol and diesel-powered vehicle sales stall.
National news
Jewish children are growing up in ‘climate of fear’
Antisemitism and fear following the Bondi terror attack are being baked into the minds of Jewish children growing up in Australia, an inquiry has heard.
Police
Call for changes to reduce prison cell assaults
A new report by the ACT Inspector of Custodial Services has raised concerns about rising violence inside the ACT’s prison, with calls for systemic changes to reduce the risk of assaults.
Politics
Emerson renews call to sack CIT chief who ‘misled board’
Independent MLA Thomas Emerson has renewed calls for the dismissal of Margot McNeill following the release of a damning inquiry into the recruitment process that led to her appointment as CEO of the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT).
News
Questions over offshore detention contracts with Nauru
Questions about a Nauruan company's involvement in Australia's offshore immigration will be raised at a Senate inquiry.
Daily Puzzles
"The reformed Support at Home program has proved in practice to be neither particularly supportive nor effective care for elderly Australians," writes columnist ROBERT McMAHON.
"It's clear the conclusions of the expert are at odds with the government's. It's also…
How to spin defending a broken promise into ‘building trust’
Parton stands up for men’s health, women’s too
The one big tax reform you won’t see from Albanese
Antisemitism report puts the cart before the horse
Greens need to tread carefully in life after Shane
‘It’s a credit to you that children no longer go to jail’
Views
KEEPING UP THE ACT
KEEPING UP THE ACT catches up with the latest pronouncements of Jim 'Bomber' Bombsley, the Grand Field Marshal of the Australian War Glamorial.
Opinion
Forget the nonsensical Stage 2B tram. Here’s why
The ACT Government has opted to send light rail Stage 2B up Commonwealth Avenue to State Circle east, despite the NCA originally wanting it to go up Kings Avenue and through Barton. But RICHARD JOHNSTON says we should forget it all.
Letters
Iran lesson is up the incentives for renewables
"The increase in locally renewably-produced energy would free-up oil supplies for use in areas where increasing electrification is more complex such as mining and manufacturing," says letter writer MIKE QUIRK, of Garran.
Opinion
Dear Sally, don’t wait for the vultures, resign now!
"Sally Dowling's extraordinary explanation is that the decision to do over the judge was made at a meeting attended by her, but at which she was preoccupied with her mobile phone to the exclusion of all else," writes HUGH SELBY.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
These tough economic times are taking their toll, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Opinion
Fear of the awful few who frighten the scurrying ‘mice’
"A few, undeserving and awful people wield far too much power," says columnist HUGH SELBY. "They hold it for themselves. The rest of us are like scurrying mice, hoping not to be squelched."
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
Believe it or not, Shane Rattenbury's hung up his pith helmet and departed the Legislative Assembly. KEEPING UP THE ACT looks at what might be next for the wilting Greens leader.
Opinion
After everything, how can this man still hug me?
"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.
Letters
Cutting seniors’ exercise classes ‘thoughtless and cruel’
Letter writer DIANNE DEANE has some sympathy for the seniors who lost their exercise class when CIT Bruce cancelled its higher-level intensity classes for over 60-year-olds, but GLENN ARMSTRONG may have an answer...
Arts
Lisa fulfills a daughter’s promise to dying Nina
“I call it ‘a daughter’s promise fulfilled’… I want everybody to be on the same page and have a deep understanding of the person I want them to feel for," Lisa Simone tells arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Arts & Entertainment
Footloose brings youthful rebellion to the stage
Canberra gets musical, artisanal and more in the latest Artsweek column by arts editor HELEN MUSA
Exhibitions
Patriotism shines in a knack of solving problems
If there’s one thing likely to inspire patriotic enthusiasm in a wide range of Australians, it’s our exceptional talent for invention, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Dance
Floeur dances on an emotional knife’s edge
SAMARA PURNELL reviews the dance film Pointe: Dancing on a Knife’s Edge, which features dancer Floeur Alder.
Arts & Entertainment
Siblings thrown into comic turmoil
Here's arts editor HELEN MUSA's latest Arts in the City column.
Music
‘Adventurous’ program challenges choir
" This was an adventurous program from The Llewellyn Choir of two modern Easter masses mixed in with a couple of shorter choral works and two instrumental breaks from a string ensemble," writes reviewer GRAHAM McDONALD.
Reviews
Mandela’s personal story in words and music
"Mandela Mathia is a charismatic young man with a fascinating story to tell. His show gives him the opportunity to tell his personal story as well as showcase his skills as an actor and singer," writes reviewer LEN POWER.
Dance
A dance of grieving, healing and celebration
"Djilba was created by Floeur Alder in the months following the death of her father, Canberran Alan Alder, as a means of grieving, healing and of celebration," writes dance reviewer SAMARA PURNELL.
Streaming
The less you know, the better Chuck’s life seems
As the world comes to a close, bizarrely, a man named Chuck keeping popping up everywhere. And that's pretty well all streaming columnist NICK OVERALL's going to share about a terrific movie called The Life of Chuck.
Lifestyle
Vocal champion Chapman spoke up for Canberra
May 9 marks the 125th anniversary of the opening of Australia's first federal parliament. NICHOLE OVERALL reveals some details of the the little known, so-called 'Father of Canberra'…
Gardening
Prepare plants now to survive the frost and cold
Gardeners can prepare plants for frost by choosing suitable varieties, improving microclimates, mulching well and adjusting care for indoor plants through the colder months, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Wine
Age is about after the fruit waves goodbye…
"The older wine changed a great deal over the course of lunch. It had obviously been stored well and its deep-red colour showed no hint of browning, a sign of a wine being over the hill," writes (well aged) wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
Lifestyle
There’s some science to being cosy in bed
The science of cosiness: textiles expert REBECCA VAN AMBER explains feather down, bamboo and polyester duvets.
Dining
Authentic Italian dishes that warm the heart
"My friend is a massive pizza lover. His oven-fired Toscana pizza on a house-made tomato base featured yum Fior di latte." WENDY JOHNSON enjoys an exciting addition to dining in Belconnen.
Lifestyle
Cartoon: Dose of Dorin
We live in challenging times - and how! – says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Lifestyle
Hunter & Barrel brings real fire-grill steak to Canberra
Premium steakhouse Hunter & Barrel will open its doors at the Canberra Centre, 20 Scotts Crossing, on May 8, bringing its signature fire-led dining experience to the nation’s capital.
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Wine
Turning wine into fuel could bolster local supplies
More than 350 million bottles of wine are gathering dust in Australian storage, and industry figures have an ingenious plan to stop them heading for the bin.
Lifestyle
World-first knitted puffer makes runway at Fashion Week
Up-and-coming designers at Fashion Week hope to revolutionise Australian knitwear and make it big with a South Sudanese-owned luxury label.
