Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
It's getting harder and harder to get by, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
- Opinion
- Politics
Labor isn’t gone; likely its current strategy is
"The cost of living has turned up like an angry in-law and we have lost so much. The smart, smooth, strategic Labor of 2022 now looks like the snake oil salesperson of 1922.," writes political columnist ANDREW HUGHES.
- News
For people (and dogs) that yearn for friendship
Michael Matheson-Deng had moved to Canberra in 2019 and had the feeling dogs might be suffering because of what he saw as the transient nature of the city. And that's where the idea for Dogs Canberra came from, reports TIA PRIEST WILLIMOTT.
- Opinion
Uriarra battery centre ‘industrialisation by stealth’
"Shouldn't industrial-scale developments, such as the planned battery energy storage system near Uriarra Village, be directed towards appropriately zoned industrial land rather than bio-diverse rural landscapes," asks MURRAY MAY.
- Arts & Entertainment
Carroll finds himself in the dark company of Crims
The underworld of Depression-era Sydney is the canvas that playwright-director Christopher Samuel Carroll has chosen for his latest theatre work, Crims, reports HELEN MUSA.
- Arts & Entertainment
Bumps along the unlikely road to the Sex Party
ROSS FITZGERALD shares some of the highlights from the new book A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sex Party, written by Canberrans Robbie Swan and Fiona Patten.
- Opinion
Unloved oval heads ‘home’, but in what state?
As Boomanulla Oval returns to Aboriginal control, JON STANHOPE takes a look at how the oval's fared under the ACT Government care over the past 12 years. His pictures tell the story.
- Opinion
Cyber apocalypse – more a whimper than a bang
"An organisation that goes dark each time will lose more days to its own practices than to any hacker. Hitting the off button is not a long-term strategy," say ALEX KOVACESKI & RICHARD CALVER.
- Opinion
Did Australia’s cricket leaders sandpaper over the truth?
Usman Khawaja's account of Sandpapergate has revived questions about Australian cricket's culture, accountability and loyalty, writes sport and culture expert DAVID ROWE.
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
Criminal charges on the cards for AI-powered breaches
An artificial intelligence safety watchdog will be able to enforce penalties on firms that do the wrong thing following a Medicare website breach.
Seven arrested in Canberra Centre crime crackdown
Albanese defends under-pressure treasurer after leaks
Liberals attack ACT’s billion-dollar deficit
Church voices fear bill will lead to online censorship
Baby You’re A Rich Man: McCartney becomes a billionaire
M. John Harrison becomes oldest Booker Prize winner
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
Criminal charges on the cards for AI-powered breaches
An artificial intelligence safety watchdog will be able to enforce penalties on firms that do the wrong thing following a Medicare website breach.
Police
Seven arrested in Canberra Centre crime crackdown
Seven people have been arrested and 24 charges laid during a three-day police crackdown on retail crime at Canberra Centre in Civic.
Update
Albanese defends under-pressure treasurer after leaks
The prime minister says his treasurer is doing a good job, despite internal tension in the Labor party about cost of living management and voters' disdain.
Politics
Liberals attack ACT’s billion-dollar deficit
The ACT government has recorded another billion-dollar deficit, with the Canberra Liberals warning that rising debt and interest payments will add to cost-of-living pressures.
Update
Church voices fear bill will lead to online censorship
Christian groups are concerned their teachings will be censored under Labor's proposed digital duty of care laws.
Update
No compelling reason: CA rules out sandpapergate review
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg has warned the 2018 team will likely never agree on the events of sandpapergate after Usman Khawaja's shock revelations.
National news
Qantas to slash hundreds of jobs, send roles overseas
Qantas has confirmed it will cut nearly 1000 jobs and outsource some roles in a major technology deal, shortly after posting a billion-dollar profit.
News
$36m Griffith health centre planned for 2027
Construction of a $36 million health centre in Griffith is expected to begin in 2027, following community consultation on its design and services.
Police
Man charged with child-abuse offences in Macgregor
A 58-year-old NSW man has been charged with child-abuse offences after allegedly committing indecent acts against two children known to him in Macgregor.
Daily Puzzles
"The cost of living has turned up like an angry in-law and we have lost so much. The smart, smooth, strategic Labor of 2022 now looks like the snake oil salesperson of 1922.," writes political columnist ANDREW HUGHES.
Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN says Matt Canavan may be heading for the House of Representatives, but One Nation’s surge raises a bigger question: how many Nationals colleagues will be there with him?
Platitudes and reviews won’t stop the corruption
Where Eslake’s revealing 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
Views
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
It's getting harder and harder to get by, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Letters
Uriarra battery centre ‘industrialisation by stealth’
"Shouldn't industrial-scale developments, such as the planned battery energy storage system near Uriarra Village, be directed towards appropriately zoned industrial land rather than bio-diverse rural landscapes," asks MURRAY MAY.
Opinion
Unloved oval heads ‘home’, but in what state?
As Boomanulla Oval returns to Aboriginal control, JON STANHOPE takes a look at how the oval's fared under the ACT Government care over the past 12 years. His pictures tell the story.
Opinion
Cyber apocalypse – more a whimper than a bang
"An organisation that goes dark each time will lose more days to its own practices than to any hacker. Hitting the off button is not a long-term strategy," say ALEX KOVACESKI & RICHARD CALVER.
Opinion
Did Australia’s cricket leaders sandpaper over the truth?
Usman Khawaja's account of Sandpapergate has revived questions about Australian cricket's culture, accountability and loyalty, writes sport and culture expert DAVID ROWE.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
DJ's ladies in black look like they're in mourning, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Opinion
David Jones’ business model explains why it failed
David Jones built its reputation on service, convenience and exclusivity. ROBERT CRAWFORD explains how the loss of those advantages contributed to its collapse into administration.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Even thieves are doing it tough during this cost-of-living crisis, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Opinion
Could a hullabaloo bamboozle a nincompoop?
"Bamboozle and nincompoop are reminders that English develops through usage rather than design, shaped by social interaction, error, and creativity," writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
Arts
New $2 coin strikes a note of remembrance
The Royal Australian Mint is commemorating one of the nation's most familiar military traditions with a new coloured $2 coin honouring The Last Post.
Craft
Spinners and weavers weave 60 years of success
Canberra Spinners & Weavers marks its 60th anniversary with an exhibition of colourful textiles, unusual fibres and accomplished craftsmanship, reviews MEREDITH HINCHLIFFE.
Music
Baby You’re A Rich Man: McCartney becomes a billionaire
Beatles legend Paul McCartney has a net worth of over a $US1 billion, Forbes estimates.
Books
M. John Harrison becomes oldest Booker Prize winner
UK author M John Harrison has won this year's Booker Prize, becoming the oldest ever winner at 81.
Theatre
Carroll finds himself in the dark company of Crims
The underworld of Depression-era Sydney is the canvas that playwright-director Christopher Samuel Carroll has chosen for his latest theatre work, Crims, reports HELEN MUSA.
Books
Bumps along the unlikely road to the Sex Party
ROSS FITZGERALD shares some of the highlights from the new book A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sex Party, written by Canberrans Robbie Swan and Fiona Patten.
Music
Apeiron brings sass and sizzle to the baroque
Apeiron Baroque brings wit, warmth and extraordinary musicianship to a program of little-known baroque treasures, with a deeply moving oboe performance, reviews NICK HORN.
Music
Orchestra proves film music can stand alone
From James Bond to Jurassic Park, the National Capital Orchestra proves movie music can thrill audiences without the films, reviews LEN POWER.
Art
Elizabeth Burton paints her way to top prize
Painter Elizabeth Burton has won Best in Show at the Artists Society of Canberra’s 2026 Spring Exhibition for her acrylic work, This Golden Land, reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Lifestyle
Back to who in the studio? Robots head for the newsroom
Newsreader robots Xinyan and Xinhu have been unveiled at the World Media Summit but experts say they are unlikely to replace Aussie presenters anytime soon.
Gardening
Just Gorgeous in the garden
With striking hot-pink flowers and burgundy foliage, the hardy evergreen Plum Gorgeous makes an attractive shrub or screening plant in Canberra gardens, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Personal finance
Keeping it fair in the family
Ernie and Trixie have a $2.2 million offer for their home and plans to build a granny flat at their son's house. GAIL FREEMAN explains how tax concessions could help them provide equally for both children.
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Wine
For chardonnay, cold climate rules
Wine writer RICHARD CALVER returns to Rutherglen to sample the revived Morris wines, but finds its chardonnay wanting compared with a vibrant cool-climate Tasmanian rival.
Dining
Two different faces of French food
Dining writer WENDY JOHNSON had planned a visit to one French restaurant in Brisbane and stumbled across another. So she reviewed both...
Travel
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.
