With, as they’re saying, five actors, 15 characters and one extremely hot vampire, Canberra Rep's choice of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors as its pre-Christmas play is almost bound to pack them in, reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
It's getting harder and harder to get by, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
"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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
An artificial intelligence safety watchdog will be able to enforce penalties on firms that do the wrong thing following a Medicare website breach.
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An artificial intelligence safety watchdog will be able to enforce penalties on firms that do the wrong thing following a Medicare website breach.
Seven people have been arrested and 24 charges laid during a three-day police crackdown on retail crime at Canberra Centre in Civic.
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.
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.
Christian groups are concerned their teachings will be censored under Labor's proposed digital duty of care laws.
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.
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.
Construction of a $36 million health centre in Griffith is expected to begin in 2027, following community consultation on its design and services.
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.
"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?
It's getting harder and harder to get by, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
"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.
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.
"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.
Usman Khawaja's account of Sandpapergate has revived questions about Australian cricket's culture, accountability and loyalty, writes sport and culture expert DAVID ROWE.
DJ's ladies in black look like they're in mourning, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
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.
Even thieves are doing it tough during this cost-of-living crisis, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
"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.
With, as they’re saying, five actors, 15 characters and one extremely hot vampire, Canberra Rep's choice of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors as its pre-Christmas play is almost bound to pack them in, reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
The Nutcracker brings Christmas magic to Canberra, ancient writing gets a fresh look and Diwali celebrations light up Queanbeyan in arts editor HELEN MUSA's latest "Artsweek" column.
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.
Canberra Spinners & Weavers marks its 60th anniversary with an exhibition of colourful textiles, unusual fibres and accomplished craftsmanship, reviews MEREDITH HINCHLIFFE.
Beatles legend Paul McCartney has a net worth of over a $US1 billion, Forbes estimates.
UK author M John Harrison has won this year's Booker Prize, becoming the oldest ever winner at 81.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 writer WENDY JOHNSON had planned a visit to one French restaurant in Brisbane and stumbled across another. So she reviewed both...
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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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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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.
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.
