KEEPING UP THE ACT
KEEPING UP THE ACT sees a correlation between a $63-210 million contract for infringement cameras and 65,000 patients getting ceremoniously dumped off Canberra Health Service waiting lists.
- Opinion
- Politics
Platitudes and reviews won’t stop the corruption
"The ACT Government 'has never been influenced by the CFMEU' was a recent statement made in answer to a question in the Legislative Assembly by Chief Minister Andrew Barr. It was received with guffaws across the chamber.
- Politics
Where Eslake’s revealing report misses the target
"Walk into a waiting room in a Canberra emergency department and ask the patients whether the doctors or nurses treating them were inefficient." JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED look at where they think Saul Eslake's report misses the target.
- News
Festival of light brings Canberra faiths together
An interfaith dinner, a community food drive and celebrations across the capital reflect the many ways Diwali is being marked in Canberra, reports DHWANI PATHAK.
- Arts & Entertainment
Star cartoonist Judy makes a show of herself
One of Australia’s most enduring cartoonists is venturing on to the stage with her cartoons in a show called Everyone on the Bus Fell Down (Not Just Me), reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
- Politics
‘Odd bedfellows’ betray Ukraine’s struggle
"The apparent convergence between Shoebridge and Trump is striking because their political philosophies are so dissimilar. Yet, both risk reducing pressure on Moscow while placing additional burdens on Ukraine," writes ROBERT McMAHON.
- Arts & Entertainment
The raw and refined style of Phoebe Porter
"With an adventurous exhibition of contemporary jewellery coming up in the atrium of Canberra Airport, Phoebe Porter seems to be looking to the future, but her artistic style is rooted in the past," writes HELEN MUSA.
- Opinion
No need: leave the Mawson tennis courts alone
There is no justification for an additional supermarket in Mawson, says letter writer PETER CLAUGHTON.
- Politics
Albanese puts cat among One Nation pigeons
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
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
Royal regret? Point Of Law leads Maher’s Cup trifecta
Point Of Law has won the Melbourne Cup as master horseman Ciaron Maher trained the trifecta.
Cash rate hits 18-year high in fresh blow for borrowers
Punters soak up sun after grey start to Cup Day
Man tries to drag daughter from car on Horse Park Drive
Plea for youth voices online as social ban case begins
Man seriously injured after being hit by ex’s car
‘No benefit’ for alleged Jones victims in news articles
Lifestyle
From vineyard to table at Norton Road Wines
Just 20 minutes from Canberra's CBD, Norton Road Wines combines vineyard dining, live music and accommodation. This sponsored post looks at what's new at the Wamboin winery.
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Lifestyle
Blackhawk Logistics: A Canberra success story
From Defence support and security to major Canberra events, Blackhawk Logistics has built a diverse business over 18 years. This sponsored post looks at the people and community behind its growth.
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Lifestyle
Something special is growing at Hampton Park Estate
Explore how Formal English gardens, rolling countryside and a few curious alpacas are coming together at Hampton Park Estate to create a distinctive new wedding destination near Canberra in this sponsored post.
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News
Festival of light brings Canberra faiths together
An interfaith dinner, a community food drive and celebrations across the capital reflect the many ways Diwali is being marked in Canberra, reports DHWANI PATHAK.
Update
Royal regret? Point Of Law leads Maher’s Cup trifecta
Point Of Law has won the Melbourne Cup as master horseman Ciaron Maher trained the trifecta.
Update
Cash rate hits 18-year high in fresh blow for borrowers
The benchmark borrowing rate has been lifted to an 18-year high in a widely-anticipated decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia on Melbourne Cup day.
Update
Punters soak up sun after grey start to Cup Day
Spring sunshine is radiating at Flemington Racecourse with tens of thousands of racing fans soaking up a fun-packed Melbourne Cup.
Police
Man tries to drag daughter from car on Horse Park Drive
A 47-year-old Amaroo man has been charged after allegedly trying to forcibly remove his teenage daughter from a car on Horse Park Drive.
Update
Plea for youth voices online as social ban case begins
The High Court of Australia is consider whether limiting political engagement of children outweighs the harm done by social media platforms.
Police
Man seriously injured after being hit by ex’s car
An 18-year-old Latham woman has been charged after allegedly running over her former partner with his car, leaving him seriously injured in Holt overnight.
Update
‘No benefit’ for alleged Jones victims in news articles
The award-winning reporter whose articles on radio titan Alan Jones led to his arrest has begun testifying about how she dealt with her confidential sources.
Politics
Early access to super deepens cracks between Liberals
The opposition insists a proposal to grant early access to superannuation is under review after a backbencher claimed most Liberals want to abandon the idea.
Daily Puzzles
"The ACT Government 'has never been influenced by the CFMEU' was a recent statement made in answer to a question in the Legislative Assembly by Chief Minister Andrew Barr. It was received with guffaws across the chamber.
"Walk into a waiting room in a Canberra emergency department and ask the patients whether the doctors or nurses treating them were inefficient." JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED look at where they think Saul Eslake's report misses the target.
‘Odd bedfellows’ betray Ukraine’s struggle
Albanese puts cat among One Nation pigeons
Albanese’s care reforms meet economic reality
Labor’s grim message: No quick end to the pain
Albanese calls for calm as heat turns on him
Price rapid buses before laying more light rail
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KEEPING UP THE ACT
KEEPING UP THE ACT sees a correlation between a $63-210 million contract for infringement cameras and 65,000 patients getting ceremoniously dumped off Canberra Health Service waiting lists.
Letters
No need: leave the Mawson tennis courts alone
There is no justification for an additional supermarket in Mawson, says letter writer PETER CLAUGHTON.
Opinion
Grrrr… hands off Bluey, she’s our hero
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.
Opinion
Is it possible that Russia’s blackmailing Trump?
"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.
Opinion
‘Barbaric’: Senate looks away from shackled mums
"To be blunt, shackling an expectant mother, whether in prison or elsewhere, is nothing short of barbaric," bemoans indigenous advocate JULIE TONGS.
Opinion
Stuck in a bad place with no leadership isn’t good
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".
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
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...
Arts
Star cartoonist Judy makes a show of herself
One of Australia’s most enduring cartoonists is venturing on to the stage with her cartoons in a show called Everyone on the Bus Fell Down (Not Just Me), reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Arts & Entertainment
Canberra’s school talent steps into the spotlight
It’s showtime this week for more than 1500 students from across the ACT public school system, as Step into the Limelight brings its annual showcase of young singers, dancers, instrumentalists and performers to the AIS Arena.
Craft
Julie Ryder stitches her journeys into art
Canberra textile artist Julie Ryder turns everyday walks into intricate works of art, using botanical dyes, embroidery and handmade paper, reviews MEREDITH HINCHLIFFE.
Craft
Artists weave new life into old traditions
MEREDITH HINCHLIFFE reviews a group exhibition that puts handmade craft ahead of mass production, praising its inventive use of recycled materials and traditional techniques.
Exhibitions
The raw and refined style of Phoebe Porter
"With an adventurous exhibition of contemporary jewellery coming up in the atrium of Canberra Airport, Phoebe Porter seems to be looking to the future, but her artistic style is rooted in the past," writes HELEN MUSA.
Art
Artists Society paints its way towards 100
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.
Music
Hungarian rhapsodies bring out the best in four
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.
Arts & Entertainment
Commemorative concert for Australia’s ‘Chopin’
Here's arts editor HELEN MUSA's latest Arts in the City column.
Poetry
Australia’s promised poet laureate: where are they?
Australia was promised a poet laureate to bust out some rhymes for the nation almost four years ago. So where are they?
Lifestyle
From vineyard to table at Norton Road Wines
Just 20 minutes from Canberra's CBD, Norton Road Wines combines vineyard dining, live music and accommodation. This sponsored post looks at what's new at the Wamboin winery.
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Gardening
Last chance to plant summer bulbs
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.
Wine
Anniversary marks a man wedded to the task
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.
Lifestyle
Getting in a good ‘Good Morning’ is all in the timing
"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.
Lifestyle
Blackhawk Logistics: A Canberra success story
From Defence support and security to major Canberra events, Blackhawk Logistics has built a diverse business over 18 years. This sponsored post looks at the people and community behind its growth.
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Lifestyle
What to check before you shop for Black Friday sales
Black Friday bargains can come with costly return hassles. This sponsored post explains what Canberra shoppers should check before buying, from refund rules to return postage and exchanges.
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Dining
Loads of country love in Deakin
"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.
Health & Fitness
This is why your health app is already biased
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.
Weddings
Something special is growing at Hampton Park Estate
Explore how Formal English gardens, rolling countryside and a few curious alpacas are coming together at Hampton Park Estate to create a distinctive new wedding destination near Canberra in this sponsored post.
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