Anthony Albanese’s offer of an extra staffer to One Nation’s David Farley has sparked accusations of political interference and renewed scrutiny of the prime minister’s staffing powers, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN
He stood alongside Sir Edmund Hillary at the top of the world, but few know his story. Streaming columnist NICK OVERALL says the new film Tenzing puts the spotlight on the Nepalese Sherpa whose courage helped make history.
Canberra businesswoman Raffy Sgroi has won an international business award, joining winners from some of the world's biggest companies at a ceremony in Paris.
Little Cleo Smith's dramatic rescue by police 18 days after being abducted by a stranger in remote WA defied the odds, experts agree.
Can Labor remain the party of care while tightening the purse strings? JOSHUA BLACK examines how economic pressures are reshaping Anthony Albanese's social reform ambitions.
Now is the time to plant summer and autumn bulbs, giving them a chance to establish before the heat arrives, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
We all need to pull our belts in, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
One Nation’s rise threatens to upend the political order in NSW, while high inflation and the prospect of another interest rate rise deepen Labor’s difficulties, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
HUGH SELBY gets a growling request to stand up for 'the doggie sensation of our times, Bluey' in the face of a political imposter that has brought untold shame and distress, not only to her but to everyone in her family.
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.
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson intentionally poisoned four members of her estranged husband's family, a jury has found after a week of deliberations.
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.
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.
Polling suggests the Nationals will be lucky to win three seats at the next federal election as the rural party's leader moves chambers to sidestep One Nation.
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Polling suggests the Nationals will be lucky to win three seats at the next federal election as the rural party's leader moves chambers to sidestep One Nation.
Big Splash will not be required to reopen as a water park after Access Canberra determined that the Macquarie site's current use is likely to comply with its Crown lease.
An 18-year-old Lyons man has been charged after allegedly assaulting a woman, holding her captive for several hours and threatening to distribute intimate images of her.
Sliding approval ratings are piling on the pain for Labor frontbenchers under pressure to tighten belts and put a lid on inflation.
In-home aged care risks becoming less accessible, with most applicants for subsidised assistance already receiving social welfare to get by.
Superannuation funds are ignoring the "canary in the coal mine" about issues affecting members, the corporate regulator says.
The $10.4 million first stage of the Garden City Cycleway has been completed, providing improved cycling connections between Civic, Braddon, Ainslie and Dickson.
The share of homes selling under the hammer has plummeted to a post-pandemic low as would-be buyers brace for another interest rate rise.
The finance minister has admitted to "robust discussions" within government as Labor comes under pressure to rein in spending.
Anthony Albanese’s offer of an extra staffer to One Nation’s David Farley has sparked accusations of political interference and renewed scrutiny of the prime minister’s staffing powers, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN
Can Labor remain the party of care while tightening the purse strings? JOSHUA BLACK examines how economic pressures are reshaping Anthony Albanese's social reform ambitions.
We all need to pull our belts in, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
HUGH SELBY gets a growling request to stand up for 'the doggie sensation of our times, Bluey' in the face of a political imposter that has brought untold shame and distress, not only to her but to everyone in her family.
"Allegations that Russia possesses compromising material on Trump date principally from 2016-17. The Steele dossier alleged that Russian intelligence had collected damaging personal information," writes CLIVE WILLIAMS.
"To be blunt, shackling an expectant mother, whether in prison or elsewhere, is nothing short of barbaric," bemoans indigenous advocate JULIE TONGS.
Barack Obama pointed out that people – being hungry for solutions to the problems they now face – need to see what real leadership looks like. But, says HUGH SELBY, we have no such leadership in Australia. "We're in a bad place".
Illegal tobacco in the ACT? It's all about human rights. Why doesn't the customs minister get it? Let KEEPING UP THE ACT explain...
"There are some ovals in the Belconnen area that are surrounded by capeweed and in places the weed is now growing on the oval," writes reader RON ROBERTSON, of Scullin.
Australia's aged care, child care and disability services are increasingly run as businesses, but at what cost? GABRIELLE MEAGHER examines why the market model is failing those who depend on care.
More than 270 artworks will feature in the Artists Society of Canberra's Spring Exhibition as the organisation looks ahead to its 100th birthday, reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
A new work by cellist David Pereira joined classics by Liszt, Brahms and Bartók in a Hungarian-inspired program that exceeded expectations, reviews LEN POWER.
Here's arts editor HELEN MUSA's latest Arts in the City column.
Australia was promised a poet laureate to bust out some rhymes for the nation almost four years ago. So where are they?
He stood alongside Sir Edmund Hillary at the top of the world, but few know his story. Streaming columnist NICK OVERALL says the new film Tenzing puts the spotlight on the Nepalese Sherpa whose courage helped make history.
"Queanbeyan Players is to be applauded for taking on the challenges and providing a welcome opportunity to experience one of Broadway’s most celebrated musicals." BILL STEPHENS reviews Gypsy.
From intimate sketches to bold explorations of identity, an exhibition spanning more than a century reveals the expressive power of figure drawing, reviews ROB KENNEDY.
Piers Lane brought sensitivity, subtlety and superlative musicianship to all 21 of Chopin's Nocturnes, revealing unexpected treasures along the way, reviews NICK HORN.
There’ll be an even bigger buzz than usual on Halloween Eve at The Hive in Queanbeyan when entertainer Mikelangelo, known for his dark brand of musical entertainment, returns with The Long Lost Fiends.
Now is the time to plant summer and autumn bulbs, giving them a chance to establish before the heat arrives, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
RICHARD CALVER marks his tenth anniversary as wine columnist with CityNews by treating the editor (other columnists please note) to a taste of very nice and expensive red wine. Like his fine writing, it was appreciated.
"There's something genuinely satisfying about wishing someone a good morning and having them wish you one in return. A small exchange, perhaps, but it makes the world feel a little friendlier," writes PAUL DORIN.
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"Goods baked daily arrive early from Little Sutton’s inaugural Sutton location, bringing loads of country love with every delivery." Dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON reports from a new bakery in Deakin.
AI health tools can inherit the biases of the data and assumptions behind them. MAHIMA KALLA and NOUSHIN NAZARIAN explain why tackling the problem needs to begin before a single line of code is written.
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With soil warming, it’s time to plant tomatoes, capsicums, cucumbers and other summer vegetables for a productive harvest, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
