"The biggest challenge remains for federal Labor to reconnect with regional Australia. Otherwise they are cactus electorally, with lingering support in the cities but being electorally toxic elsewhere," writes ROSS FITZGERALD.
After vigorous training in the basement of a sporting club in Kaleen, 10 young men hit stardom when they brought home a win for Australia in indoor cricket. Next year, they’re going for win number two, reports ELIZABETH KOVACS.
"As the buzz of excitement increases in volume at Craft + Design Canberra in the lead-up to its 10th Craft + Design Canberra Festival, there’s an even louder sound emitting from its headquarters – exultation," writes HELEN MUSA.
Four academics have analysed 35,000 Wikipedia entries about Australian places. Some of them 'sanitise' history, they say.
Queensland’s election offers lessons for Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton and Adam Bandt’s band, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"He had learned from his judge, so long ago, that so much could be achieved over a cup of tea with just the parties and the judge present... Serve the tea hot so that it and tempers could cool together," writes legal columnist HUGH SELBY.
Dishing up yet another prestige drama with a star-stacked cast, Apple TV Plus is pulling no punches and sparing no budget in its pursuit to become a big streaming player, writes streaming columnist NICK OVERALL.
We have come to rely on the European honey bee for all our food and garden needs, but there are many native Australian bees that do just as much work, says gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON.
A possible Trump victory is making the Albanese government cagey about its 2035 climate target, says political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has urged Israel to reconsider a ban on UNRWA from operating in the nation, saying humanitarian relief is urgently needed in Gaza.
David Crisafulli assures public servants there will be no job cuts in what is believed to be his first correspondence as Queensland premier.
Stark survey findings have highlighted a gender divide in Australia when it comes to confidence sexual harassment cases will be reported and addressed.
House and unit prices may have found new record highs but interest rate cautiousness has tempered the pace of growth.
"I suspect, despite its failures, the government was returned because many had a superficial appreciation of policy and voted on the perception that Labor was more likely to address the needs of the disadvantaged," says MIKE QUIRK.
“We’ve got the advantages of working in a small legal firm. I think it’s the small ones that do the most decent work, but it’s also the work that I enjoy," says solicitor DARYN GRIFFITHS.
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Canberra architect Dean McPherson has been recognised in this year's People in Property Awards, successfully winning the Industry Impact prize.
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Choosing an energy-efficient air conditioner is a smart move that saves you money and reduces your environmental footprint, says DAVID ELLINGSEN, of Plumbing & Gas Pty Ltd.
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Foreign Minister Penny Wong has urged Israel to reconsider a ban on UNRWA from operating in the nation, saying humanitarian relief is urgently needed in Gaza.
David Crisafulli assures public servants there will be no job cuts in what is believed to be his first correspondence as Queensland premier.
Stark survey findings have highlighted a gender divide in Australia when it comes to confidence sexual harassment cases will be reported and addressed.
House and unit prices may have found new record highs but interest rate cautiousness has tempered the pace of growth.
After vigorous training in the basement of a sporting club in Kaleen, 10 young men hit stardom when they brought home a win for Australia in indoor cricket. Next year, they’re going for win number two, reports ELIZABETH KOVACS.
A woman who had been missing in the NSW Snowy Mountains for nearly two weeks has been located and officials believe she was bitten by a snake.
Phones reliant on outdated connectivity technology will no longer work as Telstra and Optus begin to turn off their 3G networks across Australia.
Federal Labor has conceded it has work to do to regain ground in Queensland before the next poll following the party's state election defeat.
"The biggest challenge remains for federal Labor to reconnect with regional Australia. Otherwise they are cactus electorally, with lingering support in the cities but being electorally toxic elsewhere," writes ROSS FITZGERALD.
Queensland’s election offers lessons for Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton and Adam Bandt’s band, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"I suspect, despite its failures, the government was returned because many had a superficial appreciation of policy and voted on the perception that Labor was more likely to address the needs of the disadvantaged," says MIKE QUIRK.
"He had learned from his judge, so long ago, that so much could be achieved over a cup of tea with just the parties and the judge present... Serve the tea hot so that it and tempers could cool together," writes legal columnist HUGH SELBY.
"In between a mass of weasel words, this stark admission: 'So far in the 2024-2025 financial year, three detainees have already died while in custody at the AMC'." ROSS FITZGERALD fights on to free imprisoned whistleblower David McBride.
"Like other TV news programs, its producers are obsessed with the vile, the criminal and the foolish things men do, but they censor themselves in their reportage and thereby 'normalise' such behaviour," writes ROBERT MACKLIN.
"The important thing is that you just have to be you, try to see their point of view, be the best person you can be, and be courteous to them and be kind to yourself." ANTONIO DI DIO continues his Short History of Kindness series.
MR SHUSH CAPITAL, the mysterious creator of the brilliant Keeping Up the ACT comic strip muses on what went on behind the last edition's mighty salute to 35 years of self government in the ACT.
The library at the Alexander Maconochie Centre is “a supermarket” where any drug desired is freely available, says Canberra criminal lawyer ANDREW FRASER. But the shameful revelations don't stop there.
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN reckons he knows what's been slowing the stork.
Charles III will be the first king of Australia to visit our shores. He could also be the last, says JESS CARNIEL.
Arts editor HELEN MUSA reports in her latest Artsweek column that Marcel Cole is channelling Charlie Chaplin in his upcoming new show.
"As the buzz of excitement increases in volume at Craft + Design Canberra in the lead-up to its 10th Craft + Design Canberra Festival, there’s an even louder sound emitting from its headquarters – exultation," writes HELEN MUSA.
A gift made to King Charles during the recent royal visit on behalf of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps, puts paid once and for all to the monarch’s father’s notorious quip that Canberra was "a city without a soul”, writes HELEN MUSA.
SARAH BYRNE reviews Affinities, the final concert for the year in the CSO's Chamber Classics series.
"Referencing much of their 25 years, Jonathan Biggins, Mandy Bishop, Drew Forsythe, Phillip Scott and David Whitney exceeded expectations with this final season." JOE WOODWARD reviews The Wharf Revue – The End of the Wharf As We Know It.
Lindy Lee's $14 million sculpture Ouroboros has been attracting onlookers and is setting tongues wagging outside the National Gallery of Australia.
Dishing up yet another prestige drama with a star-stacked cast, Apple TV Plus is pulling no punches and sparing no budget in its pursuit to become a big streaming player, writes streaming columnist NICK OVERALL.
LEN POWER reviews Tempo Theatre's production of Agatha Christie's Love from a Stranger, directed by John Elphick.
The first Australian retrospective dedicated to the influential surrealist René Magritte opens at the Art Gallery of NSW.
We have come to rely on the European honey bee for all our food and garden needs, but there are many native Australian bees that do just as much work, says gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON.
No matter what the profession, there are many successful businesses in Canberra that bring the expertise of skilled and passionate people together to deliver for customers and clients.
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Wine writer RICHARD CALVER takes a longer look at a "nouveau" wine from Tumbarumba with lots of slurpability!
Expect the unexpected at Flow, a new restaurant that opened a few weeks back in Civic, writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Who doesn't love spending time in the great outdoors? Here are some expert people dedicated to making sure it's always a safe and wonderful experience.
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“We’ve got the advantages of working in a small legal firm. I think it’s the small ones that do the most decent work, but it’s also the work that I enjoy," says solicitor DARYN GRIFFITHS.
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Choosing an energy-efficient air conditioner is a smart move that saves you money and reduces your environmental footprint, says DAVID ELLINGSEN, of Plumbing & Gas Pty Ltd.
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Gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON looks at striking plant grown for the silvering in its leaves then dives into the vegetable patch. It's time to get planting!
"One serving of sweet dessert wine is about 23 per cent sugar. So, if you are watching your sugar intake, it’s also important that partaking a sweet wine is infrequent." Wine writer RICHARD CALVER hits the stickies (but not very often).
