The ACT Government has potentially put the lives of Canberrans, including newborn babies, in danger by allowing patients to receive medical care while covering up the fire risks associated with external aluminium cladding at the […]
A SIGNIFICANT painting co-created by two of Australia’s most senior artists was today unveiled at Parliament House by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tony Smith. The large work, titled “The Messenger”, is the […]
theatre / “Blue Love”, Shaun Parker and Company, at The Playhouse until August 18. Reviewed by SAMARA PURNELL.
THE ACT government is currently taking steps to target criminal activity by outlaw motorcycle gangs following a recent shooting, says the Minister for Police and Emergency Services Mick Gentleman. “A recent incident where bullets were fired […]
THE Canberra Liberals have described the ACT government’s campaign, which supports marriage equality, as disrespectful. Leader of the Opposition Alistair Coe says the Canberra Liberals don’t support the expenditure of ACT taxpayer resources, for an […]
music / Canberra Symphony Orchestra ACTEWAGL Llewellyn Series, August 17. Reviewed by IAN McLEAN.
THE ACT government has introduced legislation to amend the Holidays Act to establish a Reconciliation Day public holiday. The public holiday will be an opportunity for the Canberra community to recognise the important place of Aboriginal and […]
IT’s time for the Australian National Eisteddfod’s annual choirs event, coming up this weekend, with Saturday’s Open Championship as the highlight. Around 1400 adults and youths, as part of 50 choirs, will take part in […]
COMEDIAN Tom Gleeson had no idea how popular he was with what he calls the “bloated public service”, so has two shows when he comes to town to perform “Cheer Up” at the Playhouse on […]
ANCIENT sedimentary rocks from central Australia reveals answers to the question, how did the first animals appear on Earth? Lead researcher associate Prof Jochen Brocks from the ANU Research School of Earth Sciences says they crushed […]
NEW laws to address the issue known as “revenge porn”, were unanimously supported and passed in the Legislative Assembly today (August 16) by the ACT government, Opposition and Greens. Canberra Liberals Shadow Attorney-General Jeremy Hanson says […]
“POWER, Politics, Passion” is the triple-headed slogan of the Canberra Writers Festival, but it’s a lot more subtle than it sounds. According to the festival director, Vickii Cotter, it’s in no way intended as a […]
PAULINE Hanson’s One Nation has won major measures to increase scrutiny of the ABC and potentially clip its wings, in exchange for backing the government’s media deregulation measures. The government has undertaken to hold an […]
“Knowing they will lose on the floor of parliament they are desperately hoping ordinary people will get sick of the debate and will not make the effort to vote,” writes politcal columnist MICHAEL MOORE
“The Kingston Collective’s menu isn’t uber extensive, but that’s just fine. It’s always quality over quantity for us foodies,” writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON
KNOWN as a modern-day Mary Poppins, baby and toddler sleep guru Karen Faulkner speaks to an overwhelming number of desperate mums who are told their child “just doesn’t want to sleep”. Recently Karen, the founder […]
AS Canberra Youth Orchestra celebrates its 50th birthday, excitement is mounting for young oboist Chayla Ueckert-Smith, the 2017 CYO Concerto Competition Winner. Ueckert-Smith will soon be performing the entire “Concerto for Oboe and Strings” by […]
FOLLOWING upgrades to the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Hume, it’s now able to implode glass and transform it into a high quality sand product, says ACT NOWaste director Michael Trushell. The upgrades include eight million dollar improvements […]
MISSING teen, Jack Hambilton, 13, has been found safe and well after he went missing on Friday (August 18) morning. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance. Read: Have you seen Jack, the […]
TWO days after teenager Jack Hambilton went missing, police are appealing to the public to help locate him. Thirteen-year-old Jack was last seen at about 8am on Friday (August 18) in Holt and police have […]
BEING overweight increases your risk of heart disease and stroke, type 2 diabetes, muscle and joint problems, and some cancers (including endometrial, breast and colon). And currently almost two in three Australian adults are overweight […]
A TEAM of archaeologists from the Australian National University (ANU) uncovered a vast trading network, which operated in Vietnam from around 4500 years ago up until around 3000 years ago. The new study shows a […]
