Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Is a death tax lurking on the political agenda, worries cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
- Politics
- Lifestyle
Why do I keep getting mouth ulcers?
Mouth ulcers can make eating and talking painful, but why do some people keep getting them? Oral health experts explain the common causes, treatments and warning signs that shouldn't be ignored.
- Arts & Entertainment
Netflix heads East of Eden for more big drama
On the prowl for any popular classic it can reinvent for the modern age, Netflix's latest flagship drama series is John Steinbeck's East of Eden, says streaming columnist NICK OVERALL.
- Arts & Entertainment
Musos battle pollies and big tech to protect their songs
The law says you can't use a song for political or commercial purposes without the permission of the author. But for artists, it's like playing whack-a-mole, reports ANDREW STAFFORD.
- Lifestyle
The daisy that thrives in sunny spots
Canberra’s native cut leaf daisy is a hardy, slow-growing ground cover that thrives in sunny, well-drained spots, says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
- Politics
Another budget backtrack looms on health rebate
The government will struggle to rescue its health rebate cut without another budget backtrack, and any concession could cost big dollars just when it needs to protect the budget's savings, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
- Opinion
Hold the outrage and look what’s on the scales of justice
"Those who want to froth about the inadequacy of this sentence would do well to note that there is no rehabilitation in our ACT prison system. That is the fault of the current ACT Government," writes legal affairs columnist HUGH SELBY.
- Lifestyle
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Another cartoon from the wry eye of PAUL DORIN.
- Lifestyle
The pleasure of a birthday night in
"I’m a great believer in avoiding disappointment by cooking what you want in the way you want it from fresh-bought ingredients; no more for me the admonition, I could have cooked this better at home," says wine writer RICHARD CALVER.
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
Ghost Sharks get ‘teeth’ as secret drone subs unveiled
Autonomous submarines could soon be deployed across Australia's coastline as previously under-wraps details of the drone program are revealed.
Chief judge named top dog in bid to dig up corruption
Navy member stood down over recording device
Blockbuster trade deal on rocks as parties trade fire
Speeding riders fined $4600 over weekend
Senator blames ‘factionalism’ for misconduct claims
Canberra’s outdoor pools reopen for summer
Lifestyle
Everyone wants a modular lounge, but do they work?
Discover whether modular lounges suit Canberra homes, what to measure before buying and how Early Settler helps you choose the right configuration. This is a sponsored post.
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Lifestyle
An evening that makes a difference
An evening of canapés, music and conversation will help The Tarrant Foundation support Canberrans facing hardship. This sponsored post reveals how the community can get involved.
Sponsored Content
Lifestyle
Ticks pose a growing risk to Canberra pets
Weston Woden Animal Hospital is seeing ticks more often in pets presenting in Canberra. This sponsored post explains the warning signs owners shouldn't ignore.
Sponsored Content
News
Ghost Sharks get ‘teeth’ as secret drone subs unveiled
Autonomous submarines could soon be deployed across Australia's coastline as previously under-wraps details of the drone program are revealed.
National news
Chief judge named top dog in bid to dig up corruption
A former chief Australian law officer has been made head of the national corruption watchdog months after the previous office-holder resigned amid controversy.
National news
Navy member stood down over recording device
A person being investigated for planting a device on a naval vessel has been stood down but is still being paid.
Update
Blockbuster trade deal on rocks as parties trade fire
Australia has been urged not to miss out on a potential windfall by letting a free trade deal with Europe fail, but it now faces stiffer opposition.
Police
Speeding riders fined $4600 over weekend
Five drivers lost their licences and two motorcyclists were fined a combined $4600 during a weekend crackdown on speeding and impaired driving across Canberra.
Politics
Senator blames ‘factionalism’ for misconduct claims
An embattled Greens senator is pinning accusations about his behaviour towards women on intra-party squabbles and weaponised rumours.
News
Canberra’s outdoor pools reopen for summer
Canberra's three government-run seasonal outdoor pools will reopen over the next fortnight, following more than $400,000 in winter maintenance and upgrades.
Police
Man charged with kicking, choking child
A 41-year-old man has been charged after allegedly kicking and choking a child and assaulting his partner at their north Canberra home on Sunday.
Health
Eating fruit linked to better mental health for teens
Eating more fruit and drinking less sugary drinks has been linked in a new study with a reduced likelihood of developing anxiety or depression.
Daily Puzzles
Is a death tax lurking on the political agenda, worries cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
The government will struggle to rescue its health rebate cut without another budget backtrack, and any concession could cost big dollars just when it needs to protect the budget's savings, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Everyone is on the lookout for Albanese‑Chalmers tension
Many of us – people you know – are silently angry
Why we need a national plan and why we won’t get one
The Greens change leaders, but can they win votes?
Migration can be a dangerous sinkhole for coalition
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Views
Hold the outrage and look what’s on the scales of justice
"Those who want to froth about the inadequacy of this sentence would do well to note that there is no rehabilitation in our ACT prison system. That is the fault of the current ACT Government," writes legal affairs columnist HUGH SELBY.
Opinion
A voice against voluntary assisted feudalism
"Jim asks his acolytes to swap their livery for Nick Cave T-shirts and their rung on the ladder to be shared by those with fewer opportunities." writes Kindness columnist ANTONIO DI DIO.
Opinion
The legislative fibre to keep going through the motions
"Once infrequent, there are now more motions passing through the ACT Legislative Assembly than through the portaloos at the Multicultural Festival," writes SHUSH CAPITAL in this week's KEEPING UP THE ACT.
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
Here's a new episode of KEEPING UP THE ACT's travel show Getting Away With It. This time your favourite host reports from his latest junket to the UK...
Letters
Palestinian plight is the fault of their own leaders
It’s Palestinian leaders who have refused Israel’s various generous offers of statehood and other peace-building initiatives, and who constantly commit or promote terrorism against Israel," says letter writer ALAN SHROOT.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Lowering the cost of living doesn't come cheap, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Opinion
Justice delayed: how to speed up slow judges
"The selection of our judiciary is quaint. The community might reasonably expect that applicants demonstrate a capacity to write a decision prior to appointment. That doesn’t happen." HUGH SELBY has some ideas to speed up slow judgments.
Opinion
Heavy downsides to losing weight in space
"After weeks or months in orbit, astronauts experience dramatic but short-lived symptoms. Many describe an overwhelming heaviness, as if their arms and legs are made of lead." Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS looks at weightlessness.
Opinion
Canberra still drags its heels in Closing the Gap
"Disappointingly, the latest data reveals, again, that the ACT is not a high-performing jurisdiction when it comes to closing the gap," writes indigenous advocate JULIE TONGS.
Arts
Cabaret stars turn The Street into Paris
The promise of an afternoon of authentic French cabaret drew an appreciative audience of Francophiles to The Street Theatre only to be transported to the boulevards of Paris, reviews BILL STEPHENS.
Music
Oriana brings the northern lights to life
Oriana Chorale's beautifully controlled voices, intricate harmonies and immersive soundscapes brought the magic of the aurora to life under Dan Walker, reviews DAVID WHITBREAD.
Arts & Entertainment
Fred visits the ‘United States of Anxiety’
Here's HELEN MUSA's latest Arts in the City column.
Dance
Melanie’s Mountain is ethereal and beautiful
"Mountain is timeless, cyclical and ancient... A remnant of all that has been, where the symmetry of nature meets the ethereal and each element of dance, music and costume perfectly combine.," writes reviewer SAMARA PURNELL.
Music
Plan B ran from Bach to Bacharach
NICK HORN reviews A Viola in Bloom, a recital by Robert Harris and Robert Manley.
Music
An exciting concert of ‘musical whiplash’
"At times, Apcar was playing passages with his whole forearm. When the blues section of the work was reached, Apcar sang the lyrics as well. It was an extraordinary performance," writes reviewer LEN POWER.
Streaming
Netflix heads East of Eden for more big drama
On the prowl for any popular classic it can reinvent for the modern age, Netflix's latest flagship drama series is John Steinbeck's East of Eden, says streaming columnist NICK OVERALL.
Dance
Chaos project turns to chaotic on stage
MICHELLE POTTER reviews We Come Together to Dance, a performance by Quantum Leap Australia.
Music
Musos battle pollies and big tech to protect their songs
The law says you can't use a song for political or commercial purposes without the permission of the author. But for artists, it's like playing whack-a-mole, reports ANDREW STAFFORD.
Lifestyle
Why do I keep getting mouth ulcers?
Mouth ulcers can make eating and talking painful, but why do some people keep getting them? Oral health experts explain the common causes, treatments and warning signs that shouldn't be ignored.
Gardening
The daisy that thrives in sunny spots
Canberra’s native cut leaf daisy is a hardy, slow-growing ground cover that thrives in sunny, well-drained spots, says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Lifestyle
Everyone wants a modular lounge, but do they work?
Discover whether modular lounges suit Canberra homes, what to measure before buying and how Early Settler helps you choose the right configuration. This is a sponsored post.
Sponsored Content
Wine
The pleasure of a birthday night in
"I’m a great believer in avoiding disappointment by cooking what you want in the way you want it from fresh-bought ingredients; no more for me the admonition, I could have cooked this better at home," says wine writer RICHARD CALVER.
Lifestyle
An evening that makes a difference
An evening of canapés, music and conversation will help The Tarrant Foundation support Canberrans facing hardship. This sponsored post reveals how the community can get involved.
Sponsored Content
Lifestyle
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
It seems like you need a second mortgage just to get out of the supermarket these days, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Dining
Great food and fun makes for a winning formula
When the food is great, the price is right, the atmosphere fun, and the décor funky, a restaurant is on to a winning formula, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
History
Historic hostel that set a standard for the city
NOEL BEDDOE reflects on the hotel that started its life in 1924 as Hostel One, a government hostel for federal workers, that became the Hotel Canberra in 1927. Since 1988 it has been known as the Hyatt.
