A wax flower that’s good for bees
Hardy, aromatic and drought tolerant, wax flowers bring masses of white blooms to the spring garden while attracting bees, says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
- Lifestyle
- Lifestyle
What changes when the card surcharges stop on Thursday?
Card surcharges are banned from October 1. What’s changing at the checkout? VIBHU ARYA explains...
- Lifestyle
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
And isn't this the problem with AI, asks cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
- Opinion
What the Medicare hack says about Australia’s cyber security?
The Medicare breach wasn't carried out by a conventional hacker but by an AI agent. MEENA JHA explains what the incident reveals about protecting government systems in the age of AI.
- Politics
Rogue AI breach makes Albanese’s case for him
Anthony Albanese has been warning of the need for AI guardrails – now a rogue agent breaching a government firewall has made his case for him, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
- Lifestyle
Wines of zeal come with head scratching
"My palate said to me: 'What is this?'. The sweet/savoury mix provided another head-scratch," writes wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
- Lifestyle
There’s patience and then there’s no patience!
PAUL DORIN reckons he's a patient person in all sorts of practical ways, but making him wait, well that's another story altogether.
- Politics
Smiles mask Albanese-Trump divide over AI
Anthony Albanese’s smiling selfie with Donald Trump belied a sharp divide over AI guardrails, as Washington also attacked Australia’s proposed Digital Duty of Care, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
- Lifestyle
True to its name, Nova’s a ‘new star’
"We had a fabulous lunch and all six of us agreed we couldn’t fault a dish. So, go Bar Nova!" A new Kingston restaurant delights dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
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
Third time’s the charm as Lions leap into AFL history
Brisbane have claimed their third consecutive AFL premiership with a seven-point grand final win over Fremantle.
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.
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Lifestyle
Do you know where your business data lives?
Most Australian businesses have no idea which country their website and email are hosted in. Here is why that question matters, and what to ask before you sign up. This is a sponsored post.
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Lifestyle
Canberra races to adopt AI, but who’s accountable?
Canberra workplaces are embracing AI faster than the rules governing its use can keep up. This sponsored post looks at why closing that gap is becoming increasingly important.
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News
Third time’s the charm as Lions leap into AFL history
Brisbane have claimed their third consecutive AFL premiership with a seven-point grand final win over Fremantle.
News
Vietjet move fuels Canberra speculation
Canberra may emerge as a destination for a new domestic airline backed by Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet, although no routes have been confirmed and the venture still requires regulatory approval, reports aviation writer SCOTT MAYMAN.
National news
Flags go up ahead of challenging lifesaving season
Forecast hot conditions are expected to draw large crowds as iconic red and yellow lifesaving flags go up at NSW beaches.
Police
Families warned over inherited guns
Families who keep firearms belonging to a relative who has died could be breaking the law, police have warned.
Police
Reid man charged with drug trafficking
A 38-year-old Reid man has been charged with drug trafficking and money laundering after police allegedly found about 600 grams of suspected cocaine and a large amount of cash at his home.
Police
Woman caught speeding in defective car
A 25-year-old Calwell woman has had her licence suspended and car seized after she was allegedly caught travelling at 118km/h in a 60km/h roadworks zone in Whitlam.
Police
Men charged over alleged drone prison drug-drop attempt
Two men will face court after they allegedly tried to use a drone to drop cannabis, tobacco and other items into Cooma prison.
National news
End of the road as diesel drives truckies to the brink
Truck drivers across the country are urging the federal government to reinstate the fuel excise cut in the lead-up to Christmas, as diesel prices surge.
Police
Sydney man becomes first jailed under Nazi salute laws
A man found guilty of threatening senior politicians and performing a Nazi salute has been jailed under new laws after a federal police investigation.
Daily Puzzles
Anthony Albanese has been warning of the need for AI guardrails – now a rogue agent breaching a government firewall has made his case for him, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Anthony Albanese’s smiling selfie with Donald Trump belied a sharp divide over AI guardrails, as Washington also attacked Australia’s proposed Digital Duty of Care, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Albanese seeks to advance Australia’s middle power diplomacy
Opposition in search of a spine and policy smarts
‘Traitor’ slurs – how dare you, Pauline Hanson!
Circle of angst as NCA pushes for high rise
Burke’s migration plan leaves Labor wedged
Our millions lost to government incompetence
Views
What the Medicare hack says about Australia’s cyber security?
The Medicare breach wasn't carried out by a conventional hacker but by an AI agent. MEENA JHA explains what the incident reveals about protecting government systems in the age of AI.
Opinion
Forward’s possible, but there’s no going back
"But beyond imagination and storytelling, what does science tell us? Is time travel possible – even in principle," asks Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
First the iconic bus shelters are heritage listed, now our time-weathered chief has been heritage protected from removal, reports KEEPING UP THE ACT.
Opinion
In sexual assault trials we want more, not less justice
"The latest awful idea to 'improve' our legal system is to use the recorded interview by police of adult sexual assault complainants as the evidence-in-chief at a later trial." Legal columnist HUGH SELBY explains the problems.
Opinion
Government seeks to sink non-compete clauses
Impending changes to the law will make it harder for employers to impose non-compete clauses in employment contracts. But why, asks industrial lawyer RICHARD CALVER.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Unfortunately, it'll take more than yoga to stop the RBA lifting interest rates next Tuesday, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Letters
Why won’t Labor tell us what interest is costing?
"I wrote to the ACT Revenue Office and to the Treasurer. I even included a revised pie chart. I received an obfuscating, non-answer. Three further times, I politely requested clarification. No response," says letter writer JOHN MILLER.
Opinion
What Australia can learn from Canada’s migration plan
What can Australia learn from Canada's migration experiment? Migration expert ALAN GAMLEN explains why the answer lies in managing temporary residents rather than volatile migration flows.
Arts
Footy play celebrates the trailblazers and visionaries
"Strong is the New Pretty clearly makes the point of the sacrifices, determination, multitasking and risk these women took and continue to take, aided by a group of men who shared their ambition," writes reviewer SAMARA PURNELL.
Music
‘Oh, we loved it!’: return of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
"The rapturous applause from a capacity audience in Snow Concert Hall hailed the Sydney Symphony Orchestra with well-deserved praise," writes reviewer DAVID WHITBREAD.
Music
U2 go back to school where they formed for performance
Irish rock band U2 are promoting their upcoming album Carnaval de Luz with a return to the school where the group formed 50 years ago.
Music
Snow Hall lands a queen of opera for 2027 season
In a stunning coup for Canberra’s Snow Concert Hall, artistic director Ana de la Vega has announced that superstar Korean soprano Sumi Jo will headline the venue’s fifth International Series in 2027, reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Art
Andy Griffiths gets an Andy within an Andy
Andy Griffiths unveiled a new 3-D portrait by Ronnie van Hout, titled Andy Andy, at the National Portrait Gallery on Friday, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Musical Theatre
Seventy years on, this ‘Fair Lady’ still dazzles
Julie Andrews' recreation of the original My Fair Lady remains as gasp-inducing as ever, with Claire Lyon a bewitching Eliza and its celebrated designs still drawing applause, reviews BILL STEPHENS.
Dance
Dancers and audience go ‘All In’ together
Dance Makers Collective joined forces with three Canberra dance groups for All in, but the strongest connection came when almost the entire audience joined the dancing, reviews MICHELLE POTTER.
Theatre
Blue Eyes opens its doors to cabaret spectacle
Canberra's drag, burlesque and cabaret communities will come together for an evening of glamour, spectacle and live performance when La Cage BLEU opens at Blue Eyes Bar & Lounge this weekend, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Music
Grevillea Quartet dances through eight years
LEN POWER reviews the Grevillea Quartet celebrating eight years together with an evening of vibrant Spanish dances, sublime Debussy and an irresistible urge to sway along.
Lifestyle
A wax flower that’s good for bees
Hardy, aromatic and drought tolerant, wax flowers bring masses of white blooms to the spring garden while attracting bees, says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Personal finance
What changes when the card surcharges stop on Thursday?
Card surcharges are banned from October 1. What’s changing at the checkout? VIBHU ARYA explains...
Wine
Wines of zeal come with head scratching
"My palate said to me: 'What is this?'. The sweet/savoury mix provided another head-scratch," writes wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
Lifestyle
There’s patience and then there’s no patience!
PAUL DORIN reckons he's a patient person in all sorts of practical ways, but making him wait, well that's another story altogether.
Personal finance
Making the most of a ‘generous’ tax claim
There are a couple of useful tax deductions worth knowing about. Chartered accountant GAIL FREEMAN explains how to claim them.
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Dining
True to its name, Nova’s a ‘new star’
"We had a fabulous lunch and all six of us agreed we couldn’t fault a dish. So, go Bar Nova!" A new Kingston restaurant delights 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.
Business
Paying marketing contractors using crypto
Paying an overseas freelancer can come with delays and extra banking friction. This sponsored post looks at whether crypto offers marketing businesses another option.
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