The dreadful story of delayed car insurance
"The insurance company was determined to evade, mislead and delay on its responsibilities on this small claim. What does that mean for large ones?" HUGH SELBY shares a cautionary tale about car insurance.
- Opinion
- Politics
Albanese presses Trump again for tariff relief
Anthony Albanese’s latest conversation with Donald Trump has left Australia’s push for tariff relief alive, but without a breakthrough, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN
- Lifestyle
The secrets of a garden stumpery
Turn a difficult shady corner into a natural feature with a stumpery that provides habitat for wildlife while creating space for bulbs and shade-loving plants, suggests gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
- Lifestyle
Do we really need 10,000 steps a day?
You’ve probably heard that hitting 10,000 steps a day is the key to health and longevity. HUNTER BENNETT says this magic number feels like a medical rule, handed down by doctors. But where did it come from? And is it even true?
- Politics
Albanese doesn’t believe in admitting he’s stuffed up
Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN contrasts Peter Malinauskas’ political deftness with a painful week for Anthony Albanese, whose refusal to concede mistakes risks undermining trust in his word.
- Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Another cartoon from the wry eye of cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
- Opinion
One man’s lowdown on high heels and make-up
"Men have arrogantly tended to think that women wear make-up and high heels to try to subvert them into a relationship and marriage. But it’s much more complex than that." CLIVE WILLIAMS tries to make sense of make-up and high heels.
- Lifestyle
Falling demand drives down national grape crush
"Shiraz is no longer the most prominent grape grown in Australia. Chardonnay was the largest single variety by crush size in 2026, overtaking shiraz," says wine writer RICHARD CALVER.
- Politics
Labor’s revamped plan to make tech giants pay
Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN examines the government’s plan to force digital platforms to strike deals with Australian news publishers or face a tax.
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.
News
Final deals close on gambling, media and NDIS overhauls
Quick-fire negotiations between the major parties could lead to several contentious Labor policies getting the green light in one sitting week.
Social cohesion in focus as post-Bondi probe nears end
Senior public servant to succeed Julie Bishop at ANU
Visa slowdown for backpackers amid migration backlash
Anger over One Nation plan to ‘end compulsory super’
PM: Beleaguered gun buyback costly, inaction costlier
Labor confident of an NDIS deal despite reform backlash
Lifestyle
Deanes Tours and Travel puts the joy back into travelling
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Lifestyle
Should I choose timber or aluminium windows for my renovation?
Planning a renovation or extension? This sponsored guide compares the benefits of timber and aluminium windows to help you choose the right option for your project.
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Lifestyle
Expert emergency care when your pet needs it most
When a pet suddenly becomes ill or suffers an injury knowing experienced emergency veterinary care is available close to home provides invaluable peace of mind for pet owners, and that's exactly what Valley Veterinary Emergency offers.
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News
Final deals close on gambling, media and NDIS overhauls
Quick-fire negotiations between the major parties could lead to several contentious Labor policies getting the green light in one sitting week.
News
Social cohesion in focus as post-Bondi probe nears end
The royal commission into anti-Semitism will examine how social cohesion is measured, protected and strengthened as it moves towards an approaching deadline.
Education
Senior public servant to succeed Julie Bishop at ANU
After the controversial tenure of ex-politician Julie Bishop, the Australian National University has hired public servant Gordon de Brouwer as chancellor.
News
Visa slowdown for backpackers amid migration backlash
Labor has confirmed it is slowing down working visa applications as work continues behind the scenes to settle on a restricted migration scheme.
Politics
Anger over One Nation plan to ‘end compulsory super’
One Nation has been criticised after leader Pauline Hanson suggested many people would be better off with money in their pockets rather than in superannuation.
Politics
PM: Beleaguered gun buyback costly, inaction costlier
A state leader is prepared to fight an election on his decision to sign up to the federal government's beleaguered national gun buyback scheme.
News
Labor confident of an NDIS deal despite reform backlash
The federal disability minister has defended changes to the NDIS, flagging further amendments to tackle fraud and win parliamentary support.
Politics
‘I still don’t like it’: Hanson on gay pride parade
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is still no fan of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, 30 years on from an infamous interview.
Sports news
Sharks stumble against lowly Canberra
Cronulla have missed the chance to return to the NRL's top four, losing not only at home to Canberra but also playmaker Braydon Trindall to a shoulder injury.
Daily Puzzles
Anthony Albanese’s latest conversation with Donald Trump has left Australia’s push for tariff relief alive, but without a breakthrough, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN
Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN contrasts Peter Malinauskas’ political deftness with a painful week for Anthony Albanese, whose refusal to concede mistakes risks undermining trust in his word.
Labor’s revamped plan to make tech giants pay
Coalition ties migration numbers to new homes
Labor blocks telehealth push on assisted dying
Why won’t the big parties take a punt on reform?
Albanese seeks deal on gambling reforms
Albanese tried to be ‘hip’, only to let diplomacy slip
Views
The dreadful story of delayed car insurance
"The insurance company was determined to evade, mislead and delay on its responsibilities on this small claim. What does that mean for large ones?" HUGH SELBY shares a cautionary tale about car insurance.
Opinion
One man’s lowdown on high heels and make-up
"Men have arrogantly tended to think that women wear make-up and high heels to try to subvert them into a relationship and marriage. But it’s much more complex than that." CLIVE WILLIAMS tries to make sense of make-up and high heels.
Opinion
Cartoon / A Dose of Dorin
That podcast interview has come back to haunt Anthony Albanese, this time it's the Japanese PM's melons.
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
Crack press hound Jester is hot on the trail of big news. Naw, not the CFMEU, the health woes, the record debt. None of that.Jesters chasing down Mark Parton's texts! It's KEEPING UP THE ACT.
Letters
This hacker knows more about me than my kids!
Letter writer DICK BAUCH, of Latham, wants harsher penalties for companies losing customer details to hackers.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
The polls are not being kind to the Albanese Labor government, but cartoonist PAUL DORIN thinks the PM can turn things around.
Opinion
Of Alan Jones, good advocacy and what to look for
"When it comes to commentary upon courtroom contests, no experience, no skill is required. Anyone will do. Little wonder the Jones reporting focus is upon the entertainment, the icing and the candles instead of the cake," writes HUGH SELBY.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN has sympathy for seniors losing a health insurance rebate.
Arts
Nostalgic and witty look at 1966
Here is arts editor HELEN MUSA's latest Arts in the City column.
Music
Smith’s songs tell a sobering history of service
IAN McLEAN reviews musician, diplomat and author Fred Smith's epic performance at the Australian War Memorial as part of the concert 'Unforgotten: Songs of Australians at War' and finds it "poignant, sobering, and reflective".
Streaming
Ted’s gone into extra time, but will he still score?
Ted Lasso returns for a fourth season, with Jason Sudeikis coaching a failing women’s team. But the feel-good hit struggles to recapture the magic that made it a global success, writes streaming columnist NICK OVERALL.
Musical Theatre
‘Heathers’ delivers laughs with an unsettling edge
Musical adaptation Heathers satirises 1980s high-school films with an uneasy blend of comedy and cruelty that makes for disturbing viewing, reviews BILL STEPHENS.
Music
Levinson and Ho captivate a packed Wesley
Arts editor HELEN MUSA reviews American violinist Gary Levinson and pianist Magdalene Ho captivate a packed audience at Wesley Music Centre.
Art
Art turns real and surreal in Crispin, Harrison’s works
The artworks of poet and visual artist Judith Nangala Crispin and visual artist Stephen Harrison, both locals, combine to make one powerful exhibition, Afternoon of the Harpies, reviews ROB KENNEDY.
Music
The real thing: Australian TV legend Johnny Young dies
Johnny Young, famous for his Young Talent Time show and the writer of one of Australia's most celebrated songs, has died at the age of 79.
Music
Angklung joins carillon bells for Indonesian independence
Canberra’s National Carillon will ring out with an unusual blend of Indonesian and Australian musical traditions on Monday, August 17, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Reviews
Young cast brings warmth to ‘The Winter’s Tale’
GRACE CASSIDY reviews one of William Shakespeare's lesser-known works - The Winter's Tale, directed by Heidi Silberman and being performed at The Mill Theatre.
Lifestyle
The secrets of a garden stumpery
Turn a difficult shady corner into a natural feature with a stumpery that provides habitat for wildlife while creating space for bulbs and shade-loving plants, suggests gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Health & Fitness
Do we really need 10,000 steps a day?
You’ve probably heard that hitting 10,000 steps a day is the key to health and longevity. HUNTER BENNETT says this magic number feels like a medical rule, handed down by doctors. But where did it come from? And is it even true?
Wine
Falling demand drives down national grape crush
"Shiraz is no longer the most prominent grape grown in Australia. Chardonnay was the largest single variety by crush size in 2026, overtaking shiraz," says wine writer RICHARD CALVER.
Lifestyle
Deanes Tours and Travel puts the joy back into travelling
Running out of options for a getaway out of Canberra? Stressed about planning a relaxing trip? This sponsored post has you covered.
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History
The Boxing Day bout that changed fights forever
The world's first 'black vs white' heavyweight title bout between champion Tommy Burns and challenger Jack Johnson, in Sydney, on Boxing Day, 1908 was to forever change the face of boxing, say ROSS FITZGERALD & DICK WHITAKER.
Dining
A quirky Character heads to the foreshore
Contentious Character has brought its quirky charm to Kingston Foreshore, pairing playful wines with an urban winery, cellar door, restaurant and bar overlooking the lake, reports dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Lifestyle
Canberra’s top tour guide took tours to learn how
“The more stories in my pocket, the more I can adapt.” Multilingual Angie Ouyang, the inaugural Canberra Region Tour Guide of the Year, shares some of her techniques with reporter DHWANI PATHAK.
Health & Fitness
Why age may matter less in breast screening
Breast cancer screening in Australia is set for a major rethink. Risk management expert JENNIFER STONE explains what the changes could mean for women.
Gardening
It’s time but don’t rush to prune roses
Late winter is the ideal time to prune roses, with the timing and technique depending on the type of rose to encourage healthy growth and a better display of blooms, says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
