Straightforward menu for straightforward food
"Feeling the pinch of Queanbeyan's major infrastructure works, but hanging in there, is Urban Bar and Grill, on the Monaro Street main drag," writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
- Lifestyle
- Opinion
The kindest thing is keep a story to ourselves
"Seinfeld made us laugh with 177 episodes 'about absolutely nothing'. Let today’s piece be just that. Nothing to see here." ANTONIO DI DIO continues his Brief History of Kindness.
- Opinion
Why did naive pollies venture into the Dowling-Wass swamp?
"What irony. The person with responsibility for ensuring the status of her office demeans it by victimising a sitting judge, then acts to ensure the victim can’t sit on cases, all the while being left unaccountable," writes HUGH SELBY.
- Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Maybe the PM needs to refresh his image to meet changing times, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
- Politics
Albanese faces SA Labor pressure on VAD telehealth
South Australia’s Labor government has challenged Anthony Albanese’s resistance to telehealth for voluntary assisted dying, invoking a national conference vote for change, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
- Politics
Did Albanese cross a line, or is Hanson playing victim?
Pauline Hanson’s ability to turn attacks back on her opponents shows why Labor and the Liberals are struggling to counter One Nation’s rise, political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
- Politics
The hard lessons schools are learning about AI
"Should parents and teachers be afraid of the use of AI in the classroom, or should it be used as a tool for improved learning," asks political columnist and former high school teacher MICHAEL MOORE.
- Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
Teachers meet the new Defence of the Dark Industrial Arts Minister Rachel Slytherin-Smith.
- Arts & Entertainment
Festival spreads across the city in unexpected ways
"From its inception in 2017 under the name Contour556, named for the height above sea level of Lake Burley Griffin, the Canberra Art Biennial has been driven by place," writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
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.
Update
Big banks unanimous in calling for housing supply boost
Big four banks call for collaboration between all levels of government to boost housing supply to address intergenerational home-ownership inequity.
Two women injured in Phillip carpark assault
ACT housing approvals lag behind Accord target
Liberals challenge Sunday library closures
Veteran signs on as historic Rugby World Cup beckons
Hyundai driver arrested after alleged hit-and-run
Coalition seeks to combat illicit smokes with price cut
Lifestyle
Canberra is about to fall in love with contrast therapy
Ahead of its October opening on Bunda Street, XtraClubs Canberra is offering limited Founding Memberships from just $19.95 per week. This is a sponsored post.
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Lifestyle
Helping Canberra seniors stay independent
For many older Australians, staying independent means staying in the home they know and love. This sponsored post looks at how Euphoria is helping Canberra seniors do just that.
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Lifestyle
Gold Odyssey takes its show behind the mic
Canberra events brand Gold Odyssey is heading behind the microphone with a new podcast spanning 17 different segments. This sponsored post reveals what's in store.
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News
Big banks unanimous in calling for housing supply boost
Big four banks call for collaboration between all levels of government to boost housing supply to address intergenerational home-ownership inequity.
Police
Two women injured in Phillip carpark assault
Two women suffered head injuries after allegedly being assaulted by a woman who demanded money in a Phillip carpark last week.
News
ACT housing approvals lag behind Accord target
The ACT needs a significant lift in home approvals and construction starts to meet its National Housing Accord target, Master Builders ACT says.
News
Liberals challenge Sunday library closures
More than 125,000 visits were made to Canberra's public libraries on Sundays in the 19 months before the ACT Government ended Sunday opening, according to figures obtained by the Canberra Liberals.
Sports news
Veteran signs on as historic Rugby World Cup beckons
The ACT Brumbies have announced that prop James Slipper will stay on for another year following a season where he became Super Rugby's most-capped player.
Police
Hyundai driver arrested after alleged hit-and-run
Police are seeking witnesses after a Hyundai allegedly collided with another vehicle in Griffith and was driven erratically on Tuesday night.
Politics
Coalition seeks to combat illicit smokes with price cut
The coalition has pledged to drastically cut the tobacco excise to combat illicit trade problems, while refuting claims it's copying One Nation policies.
Police
Police seek three over suspicious Richardson fire
Police are renewing their appeal for information about a Richardson house fire they believe was deliberately lit in May.
News
Telstra fined for failed ID checks that led to fraud
Telstra has been fined over a quarter of a million dollars for failing to carry out required identity verification checks to protect customers from fraud.
Daily Puzzles
South Australia’s Labor government has challenged Anthony Albanese’s resistance to telehealth for voluntary assisted dying, invoking a national conference vote for change, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Pauline Hanson’s ability to turn attacks back on her opponents shows why Labor and the Liberals are struggling to counter One Nation’s rise, political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
The hard lessons schools are learning about AI
Weak policies are failing Canberra’s future
AI to boost productivity but reshape jobs
Is there an opportunity for an Opportunity party?
WA triumph: how will One Nation do in the eastern trenches?
Albanese hits the diplomatic summit trail
Views
The kindest thing is keep a story to ourselves
"Seinfeld made us laugh with 177 episodes 'about absolutely nothing'. Let today’s piece be just that. Nothing to see here." ANTONIO DI DIO continues his Brief History of Kindness.
Opinion
Why did naive pollies venture into the Dowling-Wass swamp?
"What irony. The person with responsibility for ensuring the status of her office demeans it by victimising a sitting judge, then acts to ensure the victim can’t sit on cases, all the while being left unaccountable," writes HUGH SELBY.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Maybe the PM needs to refresh his image to meet changing times, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
Teachers meet the new Defence of the Dark Industrial Arts Minister Rachel Slytherin-Smith.
Letters
Keep your hands off ‘perfect’ Adelaide Avenue!
"Go on-line and tell the ACT Government to keep Adelaide Avenue exactly as it is – it doesn't need 're-designing'," says letter writer PETER CLAUGHTON, of Farrer.
Opinion
Can you teach yourself to detect AI writing?
Language expert CELESTE RODRIGUEZ LOURO reveals the linguistic clues that can make AI-generated writing feel familiar — and why those same patterns may be reshaping human prose.
Opinion
Why sharp suits matter and the ties that bind
Following on from his last Whimsy about women’s make-up and heels, columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS looks at men’s grooming and attire.
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
Emo and Carrick try to get to the bottom of the Secure Local Jobs Code – a code more fiendish to crack than the Enigma or Da Vinci Codes, says KEEPING UP THE ACT.
Letters
Save billions by stopping the tram at Albert Hall
Canberrans would benefit greatly by stopping Light Rail Stage2B at Albert Hall. Money saved could be used to reduce debt and prioritise construction of much needed community projects," says letter writer RON SAIT, of Richardson.
Arts
Fair shows ancient medium dominating contemporary art
The biggest arts fair event in Australia has returned and many of the contemporary artists involved have taken umbrage at the digital era they work in.
Photography
Through a migrant’s lens, home looks different
Two Chinese migrants return to their homeland with cameras in hand, capturing the strange territory between belonging and displacement, reviews CON BOEKEL.
Arts & Entertainment
Wakakirri celebrates student storytelling
From Wakakirri’s student storytellers to Orwell with an Australian twist, arts editor HELEN MUSA surveys what’s on in this week’s “Artsweek” column.
Art
Festival spreads across the city in unexpected ways
"From its inception in 2017 under the name Contour556, named for the height above sea level of Lake Burley Griffin, the Canberra Art Biennial has been driven by place," writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Theatre
Fire at theatre affects coming stage show
A fire on Monday at the National Theatre in Braidwood has necessitated a change of venue for the coming show, 1966 And All That.
Arts & Entertainment
Multiple Skit-osis is playing it for the laughs
Some of Canberra’s funniest actors, comedians and musical theatre performers are coming together for the second instalment of the revue Multiple Skit-osis, this year titled Multiple Skit-osis – The Relapse.
Music
The genius of Dolly Parton in three songs
Dolly Parton leaves behind countless hits, but three songs reveal the true genius of her songwriting, writes music researcher WENDY HARGREAVES.
Arts & Entertainment
Piano star to play with National Capital Orchestra
Here's arts editor HELEN MUSA's latest Arts in the City column.
Streaming
Home may be for the heart, but not the brain here
Netflix has become known for its audacious marketing spectacles in recent years, but what it conjured up for its new thriller film might just take the cake, writes streaming c columnist NICK OVERALL.
Lifestyle
Straightforward menu for straightforward food
"Feeling the pinch of Queanbeyan's major infrastructure works, but hanging in there, is Urban Bar and Grill, on the Monaro Street main drag," writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Lifestyle
Hall of Fame honour caps a career built on trust
More than 25 years of selling Canberra homes has earned Jane Macken a place in the REIACT Hall of Fame. This sponsored post explores what has kept her passion going.
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Three years at the top for Little Bird Properties
What does it take to be named Property Management Team of the Year three years running? This sponsored post looks inside Little Bird Properties' award-winning approach.
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Lifestyle
Award recognises a trusted advocate for Canberra buyers
From accountant to award-winning property advocate, Claire Corby has built a career helping buyers take the uncertainty out of purchasing. This is a sponsored post.
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Lifestyle
Small by design, big on impact
This sponsored post looks at how a nine-day fortnight, smaller portfolios and a focus on wellbeing have helped Canberra's Someday Property become Small Agency of the Year.
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Lifestyle
Canberra is about to fall in love with contrast therapy
Ahead of its October opening on Bunda Street, XtraClubs Canberra is offering limited Founding Memberships from just $19.95 per week. This is a sponsored post.
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Lifestyle
What to know before buying your first Bitcoin
Curious about Bitcoin but don't know where to start? This sponsored post looks at what Australians should understand before putting their money into crypto.
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Wine
Off to the ‘end of the earth’ for this wine
"Four bottles disappeared over seven months, each one worth opening and sharing, drinkability plus. That's about the highest compliment I can pay a wine," writes wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
Lifestyle
Helping Canberra seniors stay independent
For many older Australians, staying independent means staying in the home they know and love. This sponsored post looks at how Euphoria is helping Canberra seniors do just that.
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