"Michelangelo seemed to recoil from worldly comforts. He ate simple meals, slept in his clothes, and lived with almost ascetic disregard for cleanliness." CLIVE WILLIAMS shares some surprising habits of a towering genius of the Renaissance.
Historians ROSS FITZGERALD & DICK WHITAKER recall film star Katharine Hepburn's famous visit to Australia.
"Younger consumers are drinking differently from previous generations. They are less attached to formal wine culture and, where they do drink wine, favour lighter, fresher and more approachable styles," writes wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
"NZ crime fiction is characterised by its distinctive rural and urban settings as well as its often gritty realism," says book reviewer ANNA CREER.
If you love digging into a massive serve of pasta, in a no-nonsense eatery and not spending a fortune for the experience, an option is Knot Just Pasta, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Canberran BARRY YORK recalls the day his dad, Loreto, stood in a London recording studio among a crowd of servicemen singing beside The Forces' Sweetheart Vera Lynn.
"Development priorities are too often determined by opinion not evidence. The approach has led to misplaced priorities and the community not receiving the best value from limited infrastructure funds," writes planning columnist MIKE QUIRK.
For marathon swimmers, the Strait of Hormuz represents one of open-water sea swimming’s most unusual challenges, writes CLIVE WILLIAMS.
By agreeing to the Greens' eight-week extension of the Senate inquiry into its NDIS legislation, the Labor government faces complications in implementing reforms, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN
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.
The ACT Government has delayed the expansion of its portable long service leave scheme to the hospitality, accommodation, hairdressing and beauty industries by six months, citing the difficult conditions facing many businesses.
In an industrial pocket of Fyshwick, behind the roller doors and warehouses, the founder of a bold new movement space is reshaping how Canberra views pole dance, striptease and self-expression. This is a sponsored post.
Over coming months, Handyman's Trading Post owner and manager JOHN RIVERS will discuss practical renovation ideas. In this first column, John discusses one of the most common questions he's asked: what sort of door should I choose?
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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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The ACT Government has delayed the expansion of its portable long service leave scheme to the hospitality, accommodation, hairdressing and beauty industries by six months, citing the difficult conditions facing many businesses.
New ACT road and pathway closure fees could add thousands of dollars to building projects and push up housing costs, Master Builders ACT says.
Two high-profile independents are joining forces to set up a new political party in the hopes of running candidates in federal and state elections.
A 20-year-old Monash man has been charged after allegedly driving through a red light and crashing into another vehicle while trying to evade police.
An extra 40,000 jobs were added to Australia's economy in May, exceeding expectations of a 25,000 rise in employment in a sign the labour market remains tight.
A Brisbane teenager has been found not guilty of plotting terror attacks targeting then-opposition leader Peter Dutton and a major public rally.
Young people are continuing to dismiss Australia's world-first social media ban, with many still accessing their own accounts.
Universities will get more money to allow more students from disadvantaged backgrounds to begin their degree in a needs-based funding model.
For young low and middle-income Australians, a $1,000 superannuation top-up could boost their retirement by $40,000, according to figures from HESTA.
By agreeing to the Greens' eight-week extension of the Senate inquiry into its NDIS legislation, the Labor government faces complications in implementing reforms, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN
"Mark Parton has done a solid job talking to us. His engagement on the rising youth crime in Canberra, ovals being trashed, and use of social media, are all good to see," writes political columnist ANDREW HUGHES.
"Michelangelo seemed to recoil from worldly comforts. He ate simple meals, slept in his clothes, and lived with almost ascetic disregard for cleanliness." CLIVE WILLIAMS shares some surprising habits of a towering genius of the Renaissance.
"Development priorities are too often determined by opinion not evidence. The approach has led to misplaced priorities and the community not receiving the best value from limited infrastructure funds," writes planning columnist MIKE QUIRK.
For marathon swimmers, the Strait of Hormuz represents one of open-water sea swimming’s most unusual challenges, writes CLIVE WILLIAMS.
Our Dear Leader is warning us to be vigilant about the rise of One Nation in the ACT and what it might lead to...
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN takes a sardonic look at the potential bird flu outbreak.
"In my view, very few employment roles at the AMC are improving prospects of employment on release or contributing to a reduction in reoffending," writes ACT Custodial Inspector REBECCA MINTY.
Today’s space race could turn fatal if we don’t agree on new rules, writes CASSANDRA STEER.
There's no place like homelessness, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN, ruefully.
A Federal Court judge has called out seven colleagues for taking one, two or more years to give their decision. HUGH SELBY says the "naming and shaming was a step too far, an overreach well understood by those familiar with good teamwork."
"NZ crime fiction is characterised by its distinctive rural and urban settings as well as its often gritty realism," says book reviewer ANNA CREER.
The "unusual" title of Sydney Dance Company’s latest production, 'Engine' refers to "an intensity of movement seen in the full-on, engine-like physicality that characterised all three works" that it's composed of, reviews MICHELLE POTTER.
Canberran BARRY YORK recalls the day his dad, Loreto, stood in a London recording studio among a crowd of servicemen singing beside The Forces' Sweetheart Vera Lynn.
Stars of the Australian music industry have voiced their support for singer Daryl Braithwaite, who has announced he will step back from performing live.
Arts editor HELEN MUSA is back with her latest Artsweek column of everything arts, music, theatre, and creative happening around Canberra.
The theatre industry wants help to cope with soaring costs that have meant curtains even for certified hits such as Beetlejuice the Musical.
The National Museum's winter blockbuster, simply titled Antarctica, promises to take visitors on a journey into a stage set for adventure, reports HELEN MUSA.
"The National Gallery is offering a rare opportunity to see the complete cycle of 20 monumental tapestries about St Francis by Arthur Boyd. But aficionados may be shocked at Boyd's take on the gentle saint," says HELEN MUSA.
KERRY-ANNE COUSINS reviews contrasting ceramic works (Un)-Common Ground by Paul Davis and Jacqueline Clayton, the two 2026 artists-in-residence at Canberra Potters.
Historians ROSS FITZGERALD & DICK WHITAKER recall film star Katharine Hepburn's famous visit to Australia.
"Younger consumers are drinking differently from previous generations. They are less attached to formal wine culture and, where they do drink wine, favour lighter, fresher and more approachable styles," writes wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
If you love digging into a massive serve of pasta, in a no-nonsense eatery and not spending a fortune for the experience, an option is Knot Just Pasta, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Ivy leaf cyclamen thrives through Canberra’s cold winters, producing months of colour before retreating into dormancy when warmer weather arrives, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
More than 20 retired racing greyhounds will be looking for new homes when a special adoption day is held in Mitchell next week.
"The illustration of a black soldier fly on the label is the first indication that a new shiraz from the Four Winds Vineyard in Murrumbateman is not your average drop," writes wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
FLAVIE WATERS decodes the science behind the experience with a dramatic name: exploding head syndrome.
Cybersecurity expert DENNIS DESMOND explains how to stay safe in an era of 'connected cars' collecting data.
