The New Stanford Prison Experiment revives a notorious psychological study as reality TV, but the result is awkward, over produced and takes sensationalist streaming entertainment to a new low, says streaming columnist NICK OVERALL.
With striking hot-pink flowers and burgundy foliage, the hardy evergreen Plum Gorgeous makes an attractive shrub or screening plant in Canberra gardens, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
David Jones built its reputation on service, convenience and exclusivity. ROBERT CRAWFORD explains how the loss of those advantages contributed to its collapse into administration.
Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN says Matt Canavan may be heading for the House of Representatives, but One Nation’s surge raises a bigger question: how many Nationals colleagues will be there with him?
"Modern household appliances no longer come with simple dials. They come with digital touchscreens, wi-fi connectivity and a smug attitude," bemoans PAUL DORIN.
Even thieves are doing it tough during this cost-of-living crisis, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
"Bamboozle and nincompoop are reminders that English develops through usage rather than design, shaped by social interaction, error, and creativity," writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
Dining writer WENDY JOHNSON had planned a visit to one French restaurant in Brisbane and stumbled across another. So she reviewed both...
The ACT Government "has never been influenced by the CFMEU", the Chief Minister Andrew Barr told the Legislative Assembly. It was received with guffaws across the chamber, writes MICHAEL MOORE.
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.
Usman Khawaja has declared "all" of Australia's touring party were aware of the infamous 2018 ball-tampering plot as Cricket Australia defends their findings.
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Usman Khawaja has declared "all" of Australia's touring party were aware of the infamous 2018 ball-tampering plot as Cricket Australia defends their findings.
Australians shouldn't expect much relief out of the US midterm elections but the results paint a grim picture for governments battling cost-of-living pressures.
New Zealand electoral laws ban campaigning and media reporting on election day before 7pm, when polling places close.
Two men and a woman have been charged after they allegedly interfered with a dead body during an arranged viewing at a funeral home.
A driver allegedly almost four times over the legal alcohol limit was among motorists caught during a police road safety operation in the Uriarra and Tharwa areas.
A 17-year-old school student who experienced homelessness, lived in 25 different homes and slept in cars, garages and on park benches has been named the 2026 Young Canberra Citizen of the Year.
A 39-year-old man has been charged with assault after another man died following an alleged altercation in a Goulburn hotel room.
Ahead of its official opening, those behind Sydney's biggest cultural project since the Opera House hope it will bring another part of the city to new life.
Coles chief executive Leah Weckert's short-term bonus has been slashed after the grocery giant lost two court cases related to promotions and unpaid overtime.
Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN says Matt Canavan may be heading for the House of Representatives, but One Nation’s surge raises a bigger question: how many Nationals colleagues will be there with him?
"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.
David Jones built its reputation on service, convenience and exclusivity. ROBERT CRAWFORD explains how the loss of those advantages contributed to its collapse into administration.
Even thieves are doing it tough during this cost-of-living crisis, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
"Bamboozle and nincompoop are reminders that English develops through usage rather than design, shaped by social interaction, error, and creativity," writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN's found the problem to slowing inflation down...
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.
There is no justification for an additional supermarket in Mawson, says letter writer PETER CLAUGHTON.
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.
The New Stanford Prison Experiment revives a notorious psychological study as reality TV, but the result is awkward, over produced and takes sensationalist streaming entertainment to a new low, says streaming columnist NICK OVERALL.
GRCE CASSIDY reviews Clothing the Loop: Circular Design Festival 2026, a celebration of creative expression that encourages people to engage with fashion sustainably.
At a packed season launch on Friday, Canberra Repertory Society announced that it would celebrate 95 years of community theatre in 2027 with a season of six productions at REP's theatre in Acton, reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Six musicians create the sound of a much larger ensemble in a concert of Haydn symphonies, with excellent playing and seamless teamwork, reviews GRAHAM McDONALD.
A capacity audience held its collective breath while Jessica Cottis created an elongated silence at the conclusion of Verdi's Requiem for Canberra Symphony Orchestra ending with an extended standing ovation, reviews DAVID WHITBREAD.
More than a century of Australian music is being celebrated in a new National Songbook launched in Canberra. Arts editor HELEN MUSA reveals the first 10 selections.
Fred Smith turns American political history into an electrifying mix of sharp satire, catchy songs and powerful storytelling, reviews BILL STEPHENS.
A coloured $2 coin featuring a croc is part of the Royal Australian Mint and Australia Post’s launch on Wednesday of a new collection celebrating Australia’s native animals and Indigenous languages.
Reviewer KERRY-ANNE COUSINS takes a personal journey through Rosalie Gascoigne's retrospective at the National Gallery of Australia, finding familiar landscapes transformed into extraordinary art.
Newsreader robots Xinyan and Xinhu have been unveiled at the World Media Summit but experts say they are unlikely to replace Aussie presenters anytime soon.
With striking hot-pink flowers and burgundy foliage, the hardy evergreen Plum Gorgeous makes an attractive shrub or screening plant in Canberra gardens, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Ernie and Trixie have a $2.2 million offer for their home and plans to build a granny flat at their son's house. GAIL FREEMAN explains how tax concessions could help them provide equally for both children.
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Wine writer RICHARD CALVER returns to Rutherglen to sample the revived Morris wines, but finds its chardonnay wanting compared with a vibrant cool-climate Tasmanian rival.
Dining writer WENDY JOHNSON had planned a visit to one French restaurant in Brisbane and stumbled across another. So she reviewed both...
Canberrans can now travel directly to Parramatta and Western Sydney International Airport, with introductory fares from $3. This sponsored post explores FlixBus's new daily coach service.
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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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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.
