Anthony Albanese has survived political turbulence before, but mounting economic pressures, broken promises and fading public confidence have left his government struggling to regain altitude, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Book reviewer ANNA CREER reckons Chris Hammer's latest book, Full Circle, a complex story of revenge and redemption, is his best novel to date.
"The Clonakilla and now the Mackellar Ridge wine stand as a testament to the quality of wine that the small Canberra District is able to produce," writes wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
On Canberra’s northern outskirts, a predator-proof fence is helping bring back native animals that disappeared from the landscape decades ago – and restoring an ecosystem that was once close to being lost, writes ALISON RUSSELL-FRENCH.
"Unions are entitled to defend their members, oppose policies and campaign for a sympathetic government. Industry associations perform a comparable function. Calling their advocacy 'self-serving' tells us little," writes GWYN REES.
"The notion that anyone in an ODPP would not only ignore their own media guidelines but single out a sitting judge for a concocted false story beggared belief two years ago." And the saga rolls on without resolution, reports HUGH SELBY.
Are technology companies designing products to fail? Researcher MARGHERITA FELEPPA examines planned obsolescence and why Australia needs stronger consumer protections.
The traditional tandoor clay oven brings distinctive smoky flavours, tender meats and freshly baked breads to a style of cooking that has delighted food lovers for centuries, writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
"While it developed effective energy and stamp duty policies, ACT Labor’s overall response has been hindered by superficial analysis, partly stemming from the absence of an opposition to hold it to account," writes columnist MIKE QUIRK.
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.
ASIO will likely change the way it assesses threat levels, as rising extremist sentiment takes hold of young Australians online.
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ASIO will likely change the way it assesses threat levels, as rising extremist sentiment takes hold of young Australians online.
David Warner has fired several shots at his former captain Pat Cummins, after the quick refuted a number of ball-tampering claims raised by Usman Khawaja.
The government says it is close to finding a "better way" than its previous plan for strict visa numbers, which was likely to decimate agricultural practices.
A global Microsoft blackout has affected Australian businesses and government departments as the tech giant scrambles to fix its crucial services.
A 24-year-old woman has been charged after allegedly threatening another woman with a knife and demanding her dog and phone in Phillip.
Australia's Working With Children Check database will be strengthened, as another jurisdiction signs on to real-time data uploads.
More than 500 young Canberrans have signed an open letter calling on ACT Libraries Minister Tara Cheyne to reverse weekend library closures and reinstate a children's program at Kippax library.
Liberal Senate candidate for the ACT Nick Tyrrell is calling on Canberra small business owners to rally outside Parliament House on November 23 over rising costs, taxes and government regulations.
Canberra doctor and ACT Australian Medical Association president Dr Betty Xiaoting Ge has won the Medicine category of the 2026 Asian-Australian Leadership Awards, announced at a gala dinner in Sydney on Thursday (November 12).
Anthony Albanese has survived political turbulence before, but mounting economic pressures, broken promises and fading public confidence have left his government struggling to regain altitude, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"While it developed effective energy and stamp duty policies, ACT Labor’s overall response has been hindered by superficial analysis, partly stemming from the absence of an opposition to hold it to account," writes columnist MIKE QUIRK.
"Unions are entitled to defend their members, oppose policies and campaign for a sympathetic government. Industry associations perform a comparable function. Calling their advocacy 'self-serving' tells us little," writes GWYN REES.
"The notion that anyone in an ODPP would not only ignore their own media guidelines but single out a sitting judge for a concocted false story beggared belief two years ago." And the saga rolls on without resolution, reports HUGH SELBY.
KEEPING UP THE ACT welcomes you to Le Mirage Aquatique, Canberra's newest, fully-compliant, crown lease restaurant...
DAVID TURNBULL marks former ACT politician Michael Moore's 20th anniversary as a CityNews political columnist with this remarkable profile. If you think you know Michael Moore… you don't.
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.
Can artificial intelligence ever capture the depth of human creativity? ROB KENNEDY reviews a CSO concert that explores the question, with mixed results.
Book reviewer ANNA CREER reckons Chris Hammer's latest book, Full Circle, a complex story of revenge and redemption, is his best novel to date.
Australia's forgotten Chopin is coming home, with a concert celebrating the extraordinary music of Frederick Septimus Kelly, reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
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 Clonakilla and now the Mackellar Ridge wine stand as a testament to the quality of wine that the small Canberra District is able to produce," writes wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
On Canberra’s northern outskirts, a predator-proof fence is helping bring back native animals that disappeared from the landscape decades ago – and restoring an ecosystem that was once close to being lost, writes ALISON RUSSELL-FRENCH.
A security camera can spot trouble, but who responds when it does? This sponsored post explores how Canberra's Blackhawk Logistics combines technology with trained personnel.
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Are technology companies designing products to fail? Researcher MARGHERITA FELEPPA examines planned obsolescence and why Australia needs stronger consumer protections.
The traditional tandoor clay oven brings distinctive smoky flavours, tender meats and freshly baked breads to a style of cooking that has delighted food lovers for centuries, writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Former cricketer Usman Khawaja's new memoir is rubbing a lot of people up the wrong way, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
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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