One-off bin changes as drivers farewell colleague

SOME areas in Canberra may miss out on waste and recycling collection services tomorrow (June 22) to give garbage truck drivers the opportunity to attend the funeral of a colleague. Residents of Aranda, Belconnen, Bruce, Cook, […]

The "Mad Hatter's Tea Party"... a circus/cabaret show full of larger-than-life characters, stupefying tricks and lively music. Photo by Daniel Boud

Arts / Roll up for the ‘stupidest tea-party ever’

SYDNEY Opera House has the perfect production for school holidays, its own creation, “Mad Hatter’s Tea Party” – and it’s coming to Canberra. It’s an insane, interactive take on a famous interlude in Lewis Carroll’s […]

Opinion / What to do with aggressive dogs

Dog owner and writer LUCY ALEXANDER shares some practical tips on what to do if approached by an aggressive dog following the ‘CityNews’ cover article last month on the problem with Canberra’s dangerous dogs.

Update: Crews continue to fight Hume fire

AFTER being alerted to a structure fire in Hume, ACT Fire & Rescue are now at the scene. Crews were notified of the incident on Alderson Place at 11.07am. Update: 11.47am FIRE crews are […]

Asian style special twice-cooked duck breast with prawn meat and mushrooms

Dining / Modern taste of traditional Asian

“Bambusa in Manuka is a welcome addition to a dining scene that has chopped and changed too much of late,” writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON

ANU releases final results of Mr Fluffy health study

THE final report, as part of the Australian National University’s ACT Asbestos Health Study, found living in a Mr Fluffy house is associated with an increased risk of mesothelioma in men. The study looked into […]

Two of Capital Brewing Co's four partners, Nick Hislop (left) and Laurence Kain with brewer Wade Hurley… "Investing in energy efficiency upfront will seriously reduce our utility consumption and carbon footprint," says Nick. Photo by Maddie McGuigan

Brewing success with the environment in mind

IT’S all about mateship, the love of a dynamite brew and a passion for adventure. Canberra’s second genuine production brew house, at the Kingston wetlands, Dairy Road, Fyshwick, is just a hop away from rolling […]

Grattan / Government reaches out to Catholics on Gonski 2.0

THE government is offering concessions to try to mollify the Catholic sector, as its epic battle to land its Gonski 2.0 schools package continued on Tuesday. In other developments during a day of frantic activity, […]

Kerry Lloyd with sons Kyle, left, Matthew and Mitchell... “It’s great to be working with my sons here, they’re keen and they’re good.” Photo by Maddie McGuigan

Kerry just can’t get enough of caravans

IT started in 1962 with four caravans on Northbourne Avenue, but now with his three sons by his side and his father’s legacy behind him, Kerry Lloyd says he’s proud to be carrying on the […]

Cartoon / Dose of Dorin

Cartoon by PAUIL DORIN

Cartoon / Dose of Dorin

Cartoon by PAUL DORIN

Refugees recognised at morning ceremony

TO acknowledge the United Nations World Refugee Day, 52 refugees and asylum seekers, who are now living in Canberra, were awarded scholarships this morning (June 20). Run by Canberra Refugee Support, the ceremony took place […]

Arts / Marcela plays for Argentina

THE embassy of Argentina has always punched above its weight in cultural matters, as its concert at the National Gallery of Australia marking the country’s 201st anniversary of independence shows. Ambassador Hugo Gobbi didn’t have […]

Cooper receiving treatment at RSPCA ACT.

Pet owner jailed for animal cruelty

A WOMAN has been sentenced to four months imprisonment and a five year Animal Ownership Ban after failing to provide vet care and assaulting a Territory Official. Ms Charie O’Reilly was sentenced last week for an offence […]

Prof Philip Pettit AC… could make everyone feel comfortable as he would value their opinion, listen carefully and debate with respect.

Moore / A tall poppy worth looking up to

“Philip Pettit’s work as a political philosopher provides a fundamental understanding of how to develop a fairer society whether at the local, national or international level,” writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE

Arts in the City / Sally’s love song making records

CANBERRA composer Sally Greenaway’s choral love song “Stay Awhile” has come in at number 56 on the ABC Classic FM Top 100 “Love” countdown. Looking at the statistics, she says she’s the first composer under […]

Letters / Standing up for the arboretum

EVERY great idea has its pessimist doomsayers. The National Arboretum has ex-forester Peter Marshall. His diatribe against this fabulous venture (“Doom grows over the arboretum”, CN June 8), attracting more than half a million visitors […]

Gardening / Why fruit trees need bees

WHEN planting fruit trees it is of the utmost importance to be aware of cross pollination. For bees to transfer pollen from one tree’s flowers to the next it’s essential for the trees to flower […]

Chris Stone, left, Holly Downes and Graham McLeod. Photo by Brian Rosenberg

Arts / Resolving the ‘cultural string cringe’

WILD Strings is a daring winter camp being hosted by the Young Music Society of Canberra where young artists can learn everything from classics to Klezmer, folk to funk and jazz to junk. Composer Stephen […]

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