KEEPING UP THE ACT
Fear not, the Chief has the spin in hand to counter any silly stuff from nationally recognised economist Saul Eslake, who's been sharing the stark facts of ACT financial life with an Assembly committee.
- Opinion
- Arts & Entertainment
What if star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet don’t die?
What if Juliet didn’t die? What if she lived, and went on to have a life of her own? They're the questions posed in & Juliet, a joyous theatrical remix of Shakespeare’s best-known love story of star-crossed lovers, reports HELEN MUSA.
- Politics
Panel accused of prejudging widow’s eviction
"The recordings reveal disturbing and deeply concerning aspects of the Housing ACT appeal process – it appears the panel resolved, prior to the hearing, that the decision to evict Yvette Van Loo should stand," writes JON STANHOPE.
- Arts & Entertainment
Dancer’s dark comedy through twisted Swan Lake
Imagine a ballerina who smokes too much and tells dirty jokes. That’s the strange world of SWAN?, a one-person theatre show created and performed by Canadian artist Lauren Brady, reports HELEN MUSA.
- Politics
We’re mugs, our energy wealth flows to foreign owners
"For a democracy looking to ensure 'a fair go', it becomes important to understand and listen to the individuals while, at the same time, being cognisant of the will of the majority," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
- Lifestyle
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN discovers electric cars might be good for your mental health at the moment.
- Update
Keep solar-panel recycling concerns in context
Letter writer ANNE O'HARA, of Wanniassa, says some solar panels and wind generators are already being recycled and repurposed, but many Australians seem unaware of it.
- Politics
If you can’t make content, don’t get into politics
"The Liberal post-election report reveals a good checklist of how not to run a campaign in the 2020s… Any aspiring political candidate or campaigner should have a good read of it, regardless of belief," writes columnist ANDREW HUGHES.
- Opinion
Does dawn of the far-right bring a new dark age?
"The most restrictive refugee policies anywhere – including being the only country to incarcerate people in offshore camps – have not stopped One Nation from becoming the most popular conservative force at the moment," writes JOHN MINNS.
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
Rates raised again as oil spike fuels inflation fears
Mortgage holders face higher borrowing costs after the Reserve Bank raised interest rates to counter an expected surge in inflation fuelled by the Iran war.
Accused shooter’s family ‘fearful’ after death threats
The telegram that started Garry’s career
ACT sportsgrounds to close for two-weeks
Remaining Iranian soccer players join A-League training
Scientists up-end mental health case for medical weed
Fuel suppliers hauled in for explanation over prices
Opinion
With breathing there’s a lot to take in
"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.
Lifestyle
Meticulous Olivia takes charge at Yarralumla clinic
Canberra’s trusted name in refined, natural aesthetics is growing. In this sponsored post Atelier Medical Aesthetics reveals its expansion with new clinic in Yarralumla.
Sponsored Content
Lifestyle
Breaking down fibre, it’s the next big food fad
The next big Western world food fad is fibre, but how much do you need? DEE-ANN DURBIN warns of the dangers of fibremaxxing.
News
Rates raised again as oil spike fuels inflation fears
Mortgage holders face higher borrowing costs after the Reserve Bank raised interest rates to counter an expected surge in inflation fuelled by the Iran war.
National news
Accused shooter’s family ‘fearful’ after death threats
The home of alleged Bondi terrorist Naveed Akram has been vandalised and had pork chops thrown onto the driveway, a magistrate has heard.
Police
The telegram that started Garry’s career
Sgt Garry Noble has just clocked up 49 years of service to ACT Policing and the AFP.
News
ACT sportsgrounds to close for two-weeks
Most ACT Government turf sportsgrounds will close for two weeks from Wednesday as they are prepared for the winter sports season.
National news
Remaining Iranian soccer players join A-League training
Two remaining Iranian soccer players have trained with a local club after five others who initially also sought asylum in Australia reversed their decision.
Health
Scientists up-end mental health case for medical weed
A landmark study has found no evidence medicinal cannabis is effective for treating depression, anxiety or PTSD, despite soaring prescriptions.
Politics
Fuel suppliers hauled in for explanation over prices
Fuel suppliers will have "the book thrown at them" if they are found to be profiteering off the conflict in the Middle East, the government says.
Weather
Summer climate ‘whiplash’ hitting harder and faster
Australia is seesawing between floods and fires with increasing frequency, leaving a trail of ecosystem stress, property damage and strained council budgets.
Politics
US has not asked Australia to send navy to Middle East
Australia has not been asked to send a warship to one of the world's most important oil corridors after the US strikes on Iran, as fuel prices soar.
Daily Puzzles
"The recordings reveal disturbing and deeply concerning aspects of the Housing ACT appeal process – it appears the panel resolved, prior to the hearing, that the decision to evict Yvette Van Loo should stand," writes JON STANHOPE.
"For a democracy looking to ensure 'a fair go', it becomes important to understand and listen to the individuals while, at the same time, being cognisant of the will of the majority," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
If you can’t make content, don’t get into politics
Commissioner under more pressure as Richardson departs
Canavan to spearhead the life-and-death fight against One Nation
‘It’s the vibe’: Labor rejects inconvenient truths
Why would Albanese support an illegal war?
Would Labor be supporting Iran war if it were in opposition?
Views
KEEPING UP THE ACT
Fear not, the Chief has the spin in hand to counter any silly stuff from nationally recognised economist Saul Eslake, who's been sharing the stark facts of ACT financial life with an Assembly committee.
Update
Keep solar-panel recycling concerns in context
Letter writer ANNE O'HARA, of Wanniassa, says some solar panels and wind generators are already being recycled and repurposed, but many Australians seem unaware of it.
Opinion
Does dawn of the far-right bring a new dark age?
"The most restrictive refugee policies anywhere – including being the only country to incarcerate people in offshore camps – have not stopped One Nation from becoming the most popular conservative force at the moment," writes JOHN MINNS.
Opinion
Why prosecutors have to tell your lawyer everything
Legal columnist HUGH SELBY explains why disclosure of information by prosecutors is vital for a just criminal justice system.
Opinion
Why I believe Tasmania’s DPP needs to resign
Legal columnist HUGH SELBY believes the Tasmanian Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions needs to be remade from top to bottom. He says it needs new leadership that believes in, and acts upon “fair process and fair trials”.
Opinion
Should we worry when stars fall from the sky?
You have more of a chance of being struck by lightning or kicked to death by a donkey than dying through meteorite impact. But should we be concerned? ROSS FITZGERALD & DICK WHITAKER say the short answer is no, but the long answer is yes!
Opinion
When awful means terrific and terrific is, well, awful
Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS looks at "contranyms" – single words that can mean both one thing and its opposite depending on context.
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
Out the mouths of babes... our Jolly Chiefster discovers his pool plans aren't all he's pretending they are.
Arts
What if star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet don’t die?
What if Juliet didn’t die? What if she lived, and went on to have a life of her own? They're the questions posed in & Juliet, a joyous theatrical remix of Shakespeare’s best-known love story of star-crossed lovers, reports HELEN MUSA.
Comedy
Dancer’s dark comedy through twisted Swan Lake
Imagine a ballerina who smokes too much and tells dirty jokes. That’s the strange world of SWAN?, a one-person theatre show created and performed by Canadian artist Lauren Brady, reports HELEN MUSA.
Arts & Entertainment
Shortis and Simpson celebrate three decades
Here's arts editor HELEN MUSA's latest Artsweek column, listing the what's on where around Canberra…
Arts & Entertainment
Rose Byrne, Jacob Elordi miss out on Oscar glory
Five Australians including actress Rose Byrne have lost one battle after another at the 98th Academy Awards, leaving the Oscars empty-handed.
Music
Cat Empire strikes an orchestral note
Rock band the Cat Empire will team up with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra for an orchestral spectacular in September.
Music
As the notes fade to silence, the Griffyns say goodbye
Illness has meant that this concert was likely the Griffyn’s last, and founder Michael Sollis drew on music from several previous concerts to produce what was 90 minutes of fascinating music," says reviewer GRAHAM McDONALD.
Music
Fascinating, rewarding but not music to relax
SARAH BYRNE reviews Mystic from the Harmonic Curves Series, this time featuring performances by Alice Giles, harp; David Pereira, cello and Arnan Wiesel, piano.
Arts & Entertainment
Nikke conjures the spirit of Edith Piaf
Here's arts editor HELEN MUSA's latest Arts in the City column.
Music
Luminescence singers’ sustained and energetic performance
"Canberra’s Luminescence performed these challenging unaccompanied works with commitment, artistry and an exceptional sense of vocal ensemble," writes music reviewer NICK HORN.
Lifestyle
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN discovers electric cars might be good for your mental health at the moment.
Gardening
Autumn – time to plant, divide and fertilise
With summer behind us, autumn is the perfect time to plant, divide, fertilise and enjoy camellias, chrysanthemums and cycads at their best, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Wine
Tough time at Yarrh with fruit lost to frost
"In 2026, just as in 2024, frost and hail have completely wiped out the harvest. It’s tough," Yarrh winemaker Caleb Wearne tells wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
Dining
Food that’s on time and in time for show time
"Lilong delivers on big flavours, wonderful aromas, vibrant colours, working hard to represent the excitement of the food found in Shanghai’s bustling lanes and streets," writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Medicine and wellbeing
The cost of not living comes at a painful price
"Today, many people aren’t fully engaging with life; they’re enduring it. And when you’re enduring rather than engaging, the nervous system never fully stands down." Psychologist BRONWYN THOMPSON shares a personal story…
Lifestyle
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
There's nothing like panic buying to bring out the worst in people, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Technology
Driving change: inside the autonomous car revolution
More self-driving cars will navigate streets around the world this year but some are yet to be convinced the technology is roadworthy.
Gardening
Last chance for winter-flowering plants
Gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON has some tips for getting ready for winter in the garden.
Wine
The Rhone Valley calls, a bottle at a time
'It went very well with the lamb and, in order to keep the half bottle left over, I’ve stored it in the fridge.' Wine writer RICHARD CALVER has no qualms about keeping red wine cool.
