"The unnecessary assault upon a defenceless, compliant prisoner, knowing there are three colleagues to back you up if the prisoner retaliates, should be called out as gutless bullying." HUGH SELBY reveals another shameful case at the AMC.
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN loves Christmas. Look back at his cartoons of seasonal cheer.
As families make cutbacks and sacrifices to save the spirit of Christmas, charities warn that many will face a bleak festive season devoid of celebrations.
Packed with prestige drama and cracking comedies, 2024 has been one of the most binge-worthy years of streaming in recent memory, says streaming columnist NICK OVERALL.
Book reviewer ANNA CREER shares her novel of the year plus four others that stand out from the pack.
Gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON showcases her seasonal favourites from a year in the garden.
Labor has to grapple with Anthony Albanese’s ‘man problem’, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
CityNews cinema writer SIMON COBCROFT has a secret life: Christmas music tragic. Over four decades he's listened to 14,000 Christmas songs and arrived at a 17-hour playlist of the 359 songs he reckons are worth listening to.
Book reviewer COLIN STEELE wraps up a year of wide reading to settle on five of his favourites.
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.
Bushfire dangers in several states may overshadow Christmas celebrations, as a cool change in Melbourne does little to quell major bushfires in Victoria's west.
Firefighters are working around the clock to prepare for sweltering Boxing Day conditions as warnings for several major blazes are downgraded.
Threats of floods, storms, bushfires and heatwaves are making summer holidays difficult to plan and navigate for tourists.
The week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day is the worst time for drownings in Australia, lifesavers warn, with an average of 15 lives lost annually.
Families are in for a "roarsome" experience when more than 30 huge dinosaurs stomp into the Black Mountain Peninsula at Acton for the ACT’s first showing of the ultimate outdoor dinosaur event, says DinoFest founder, LAURENCE TAYLOR.
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"The tableau became unhinged. Blue angels, sprawling shepherds, wise men and even the doll’s doting parents panicked. Theatrical chaos threatened," Gadfly columnist ROBERT MACKLIN fondly remembers when the school nativity play goes awry.
Opening in 2015, owner of Pialligo’s Cool Country Natives Karen Brien says that helping customers choose plants that will work for their garden and then hearing how good they look as they grow is "such a rewarding experience".
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Bushfire dangers in several states may overshadow Christmas celebrations, as a cool change in Melbourne does little to quell major bushfires in Victoria's west.
Firefighters are working around the clock to prepare for sweltering Boxing Day conditions as warnings for several major blazes are downgraded.
As families make cutbacks and sacrifices to save the spirit of Christmas, charities warn that many will face a bleak festive season devoid of celebrations.
Threats of floods, storms, bushfires and heatwaves are making summer holidays difficult to plan and navigate for tourists.
The week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day is the worst time for drownings in Australia, lifesavers warn, with an average of 15 lives lost annually.
A 39-year-old man from Ngunnawal, more than six times over the legal alcohol limit, had his licence suspended immediately on Saturday night.
A 50-year-old man has been extradited from Spain to face charges relating to 16 sexual offences allegedly committed against his stepchild.
Three people, clinging to the hull of an upturned boat, were rescued in waters near Bawley Point on the south coast late on Saturday afternoon.
A Greyhound bus driver has died after his vehicle collided with a truck on a highway in the early hours of the morning, leaving several passengers injured.
Labor has to grapple with Anthony Albanese’s ‘man problem’, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"It’s been a year. One of those. And 2025 looks like the Godzilla in the…
"The unnecessary assault upon a defenceless, compliant prisoner, knowing there are three colleagues to back you up if the prisoner retaliates, should be called out as gutless bullying." HUGH SELBY reveals another shameful case at the AMC.
Fifty years ago, Cyclone Tracy devastated Darwin. The lessons from it have still not been learnt, says STEVEN FARRAM.
Flying this holiday season? MILAD HAGHANI explains why air travel makes us so cranky – and what to do about it
"Unfortunately, the human mind is a precision instrument of self-delusion. Its most fearsome power is its capacity to provide self-sustaining fables that support its natural desire to escape its own demise," writes columnist ROBERT MACKLIN.
"A therapeutic, whole-of-life approach to recovering a young life, must have as its focus interventions managed by well-trained, passionate staff and paid enough to want to stay," writes HUGH SELBY.
"Dr Hughes should have chosen his words more carefully as it gives the impression our elected representatives in 'backbencher' positions are in a job that's very easy and pleasant, requiring little effort," says letter writer TONY FALLA.
Columnist HUGH SELBY takes to poetry with a seasonal message of hope.
"Inadequate funding leads to inadequate preparation and piss-poor performance. That’s a disaster for the accused." HUGH SELBY puts the case for why the ACT needs a Public Defenders Office or increased Legal Aid funding, or both.
Big data has revolutionised research, honing sharper results across far greater fields of exploration, but it isn’t a fail-safe guarantor of accuracy, writes ANDREW LEIGH.
Packed with prestige drama and cracking comedies, 2024 has been one of the most binge-worthy years of streaming in recent memory, says streaming columnist NICK OVERALL.
Book reviewer ANNA CREER shares her novel of the year plus four others that stand out from the pack.
CityNews cinema writer SIMON COBCROFT has a secret life: Christmas music tragic. Over four decades he's listened to 14,000 Christmas songs and arrived at a 17-hour playlist of the 359 songs he reckons are worth listening to.
Book reviewer COLIN STEELE wraps up a year of wide reading to settle on five of his favourites.
So, how good is Canberra's new IMAX big-screen experience and is it worth spending up to $60 for a ticket? CityNews cinema writer SIMON COBCROFT takes a long, close look…
Reviewer CON BOEKEL is intrigued by elements of the human condition on display at the PhotoAccess Concept to Publication exhibition.
Disney will bring a feature film version of the popular children's TV show Bluey into cinemas around the world.
Glam tidings of joy: ALISON BLAIR explains how Slade made Merry Xmas Everybody a seasonal hit for the ages.
There’s some serious celebrating at Bom Funk Dance Studio, after a top-notch year of success at the 2024 Australasian Dance Education Awards, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN loves Christmas. Look back at his cartoons of seasonal cheer.
Gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON showcases her seasonal favourites from a year in the garden.
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN loves Christmas. Expect lots more of his seasonal cheer.
"With the necessary amount of respect to avoid impudence, I now offer my recommendations for holiday season drinking. Don’t beat me up that they are all local wines," writes wine writer RICHARD CALVER.
So what happens to teeth as you age? And what can you do to ensure your smile lasts the distance?
It’s been a whirlwind of a year for hospitality, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON looks at another week in the summer garden.
MELISSA STARLING shares five things to know before boarding your dog or cat this summer.
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN loves Christmas. Expect lots more of his seasonal cheer.
