Citrus care for spring growth
Good drainage, protection from wind and consistent watering are the keys to healthy citrus, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
- Lifestyle
- 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.
- Politics
Albanese hits the diplomatic summit trail
Anthony Albanese heads into summit season pursuing a UN Security Council seat while navigating the trickier diplomacy surrounding climate change, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
- Lifestyle
Can you eat too much tinned tuna?
Tinned tuna is cheap, convenient and nutritious, but what about the mercury? LAUREN BALL and EMILY BURCH explain how much is safe to eat.
- 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
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.
- Lifestyle
Kinn means ‘eat’ and it’s hard to choose
When Kinn Thai moved to its new location on Bunda Street, Civic, it expanded in size by a whopping amount, writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
- Politics
Why Albanese won’t budge on WA’s GST deal
Anthony Albanese’s determination to protect WA’s GST windfall illustrates the growing power of political vetoes over economic reform, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
- Digital Edition
Digital edition August 27
"Introducing five electorates with seven representatives in a 35 MLA Assembly would deliver a much more diverse representation and a wider range of views," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
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
Three arrested in alleged $10m cocaine ring
Three men have been arrested in a major drug investigation into a criminal group allegedly responsible for trafficking more than 70 kilograms of cocaine worth more than $10 million.
Police seek wanted man Jacob MacDonald
‘Not a strong argument’ to lower refugee intake numbers
Police admit failures in response to boys’ assault
Interest bill puts ACT services at risk
Portable rental bonds pushed for Canberra
Almost 40 Australians missing in Nepal’s flash floods
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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Lifestyle
Healthy teeth mean happier, healthier pets
Pets can be surprisingly good at hiding dental pain. This sponsored post reveals the signs that could mean something isn't right.
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Lifestyle
Who’s the boss of our attention?
How often do you reach for your phone without knowing why? This sponsored post looks at a new Canberra-built app designed to interrupt the habit and give that time back to real life.
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News
Three arrested in alleged $10m cocaine ring
Three men have been arrested in a major drug investigation into a criminal group allegedly responsible for trafficking more than 70 kilograms of cocaine worth more than $10 million.
Police
Police seek wanted man Jacob MacDonald
Police are seeking the public's help to find wanted 31-year-old man Jacob MacDonald in relation to family violence offences.
Update
‘Not a strong argument’ to lower refugee intake numbers
Federal ministers have defended the prime minister's decision to keep Australia's annual refugee intake on hold amid a migration overhaul.
Police
Police admit failures in response to boys’ assault
Police failed to appropriately prioritise reports that two young children had been assaulted at Westfield Belconnen, an internal review has found.
News
Interest bill puts ACT services at risk
The ACT’s soaring interest bill is likely to hit government services, with repayments forecast to almost double by 2030, a Legislative Assembly committee has warned.
Politics
Portable rental bonds pushed for Canberra
ACT Greens housing spokeswoman Rebecca Vassarotti says she will move to establish a portable rental bond scheme before the end of the year unless the government commits to introducing one sooner.
National news
Almost 40 Australians missing in Nepal’s flash floods
The number of Australians missing after catastrophic flooding in northern Nepal continues to rise as the government sends a specialised team to the country.
News
Fiji Airlines axes direct Canberra flights
Canberra will lose its direct air link to Fiji next year, with Fiji Airways confirming it will axe its service to the national capital.
Police
Cyclist killed in Gungahlin Drive collision
A 32-year-old woman has died and two other cyclists have been injured after a car collided with a group of cyclists on Gungahlin Drive early Thursday.
Daily Puzzles
Anthony Albanese heads into summit season pursuing a UN Security Council seat while navigating the trickier diplomacy surrounding climate change, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Anthony Albanese’s determination to protect WA’s GST windfall illustrates the growing power of political vetoes over economic reform, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
We need more local politicians, and here’s why
Albanese faces Queensland data centre fight
Migration debate muddied by competing numbers
It’s time our unloved Aunty got her mojo back
Israel opens door to Binskin return
One Nation’s national test in a WA byelection
Views
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
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
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.
Opinion
The complexities of being certain about simple consent
"Surely the complainants and Alan Jones would be better served by the sort of outcome reached in the Dyson Heydon case – an outcome that recognises the present circumstances of the complainants and Jones," writes legal columnist HUGH SELBY.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
It's a balancing act running an economy with a trillion dollars of debt, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Opinion
Gateway south little more than a thought bubble
"Given the billions required to implement the vision, the disruption it would cause and Canberra’s high level of debt, the proposal requires substantially more justification," writes planning columnist MIKE QUIRK.
Arts
‘Bombshells’ deliver moments of comic acuity
SAMARA PURNELL reviews the local reboot of Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith's "Bombshells" by director Jordan Best’s production.
Dance
‘Grease’ gets a dazzling dance-floor makeover
BILL STEPHENS reviews director Bradley McDowell and Canberra Philharmonic Society's newest iteration of the high popular 'Grease', turning it into a high-energy dance extravaganza, thereby avoiding some of the darker aspects of the script.
Music
Period instruments bring Beethoven to life
Zoltán Szabo, cello, and Nicholas Kennedy, piano, presented a recital featuring rare instruments from the ANU Historical Keyboard Collection, an opportunity "not to be missed", reviews LEN POWER.
Exhibitions
Wattle collection tells a golden Canberra story
Tales of Gold: The Dawn Waterhouse Wattle Collection will see the lifelong passion of one of Canberra’s best-known heritage advocates celebrated in a new exhibition opening at Calthorpes House on August 29, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Art
Canberra farewells art pioneer Vivienne Binns
One of Australia's most admired and influential artists, Vivienne Binns, has died in Canberra aged 85, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Craft
Glass takes many forms in impressive show
An impressive exhibition showing 18 of Australia's leading artists, 6 of whom are 'emerging', the 2026 Fuse Glass Prize is on at the ANU School of Art & Design, reviews MEREDITH HINCHLIFFE.
Music
Goodbye Dolly, Australia will always love you
Dolly Parton's music and generosity will live on in Australia, where there is a small town festival in her honour and thousands of books in children's hands.
Music
Beloved country music queen Dolly Parton one of a kind
Dolly Parton was a beloved country music and film star, a generous philanthropist and successful businesswoman who was born into a "dirt poor" family.
Lifestyle
Citrus care for spring growth
Good drainage, protection from wind and consistent watering are the keys to healthy citrus, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Health & Fitness
Can you eat too much tinned tuna?
Tinned tuna is cheap, convenient and nutritious, but what about the mercury? LAUREN BALL and EMILY BURCH explain how much is safe to eat.
Dining
Kinn means ‘eat’ and it’s hard to choose
When Kinn Thai moved to its new location on Bunda Street, Civic, it expanded in size by a whopping amount, writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Lifestyle
Alex’s forklift faces tax issues
"When trying to decide if you can claim a tax deduction for expenditure, there is one golden rule: so you can claim a deduction, you must have income," says chartered accountant GAIL FREEMAN.
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Lifestyle
Where does your website’s data actually live?
Many Canberra business owners assume their website data stays in Australia. Here's what data sovereignty actually means, and the questions worth asking your hosting provider, according to this sponsored post.
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Lifestyle
The missing piece in Australia’s e-bike push
Giving people e-bikes won't necessarily get them out of their cars. Urban planning and transport expert JENNIFER L. KENT explains what's missing from Australia's cycling push.
Medicine and wellbeing
How well do covid antivirals actually work?
Covid antivirals once dramatically reduced the risk of severe illness, but do they still? Vaccine and infectious diseases researchers examine what the latest evidence reveals.
Lifestyle
Take your Southern Highlands trip to new heights
The Southern Highlands look rather different from 46 metres above the forest floor. This sponsored post takes a trip through the treetops at Illawarra Fly.
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Gardening
Blooming bulbs putting on a show
Winter bulbs are putting on a spectacular display, but feeding them now will help ensure another colourful flowering season next year, says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
