"Hodo saves lives. I have never once heard him or any of hundreds of new arrivals in Canberra ask what their country can do for them. They give and give, and live their gratitude in a way I’m too selfish to,"writes ANTONIO DI DIO
Published author NOEL BEDDOE continues his occasional series on some of the things that make living in Canberra so wonderful.
"My wife discovered a catalogue filled with goodies and, once she ordered something, that damned internet has been sending her Christmas 'suggestions' for months," bemoans The Gadfly columnist ROBERT MACKLIN.
A newish restaurant in the city, takes a fresh, creative and artisan approach to Indian cuisine, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
"About this time each year, as Father Christmas raises his white bearded head, red cheeks glowing, I have a fantasy," writes columnist ROBERT MACKLIN. All is revealed on Page 12.
KEEPING UP THE ACT shares a postcard to the cabinet kids from the Chief Minimalist.
Jordan Best's coming production of A Midsummer Night's Dream will also serve as the effective unveiling of the newly-landscaped Aunty Louise Brown Park directly outside The Q, writes HELEN MUSA.
"Control the narrative. Forget the why. Just get something out there. Something people talk about. For whatever reason. Trump’s team was brilliant at this," writes political columnist ANDREW HUGHES.
When American soprano Rachel Mink steps up to perform for Art Song Canberra, the audience will sense quite a different flavour from the usual lieder repertoire, reports HELEN MUSA.
Melbourne girl Bianca Jones has died in Thailand where she was being treated for suspected methanol poisoning after a holiday in Laos, her family says.
A contentious bill that allows Australia to pay countries to accept deportees is up for debate in the Senate after being slammed by politicians and advocates.
As 1500 workers walk off the job indefinitely for better pay and conditions, the union has warned Woolworths shelves may go empty as a result.
Pop star Troye Sivan and indie band Royel Otis have had a big night at the 2024 ARIAs, while Missy Higgins was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Digital editor and journalist, SAMUEL SHEPHERD, looks into the ways in which human writers have continued to thrive in an AI-focused world.
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"Have smartphones spelt the death of the camera? Actually, no. I've just bought the latest Sony RX10M4 which has capabilities way beyond those of a smartphone camera," writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
Melbourne girl Bianca Jones has died in Thailand where she was being treated for suspected methanol poisoning after a holiday in Laos, her family says.
A contentious bill that allows Australia to pay countries to accept deportees is up for debate in the Senate after being slammed by politicians and advocates.
As 1500 workers walk off the job indefinitely for better pay and conditions, the union has warned Woolworths shelves may go empty as a result.
Supermarket heavyweight Coles says its increasing profit margins should not be viewed as a customer gouge as it fronts a consumer watchdog inquiry.
A phone helpline designed to counsel teenagers and other young people will hire more staff and train existing workers thanks to a multimillion-dollar grant.
A number of popular social media platforms that will be banned for children under 16 have been unveiled as the Albanese government introduced the reforms.
Supermarkets are fuelling Australia's plastic pollution by charging more for loose fruit and vegetables than those that are plastic-wrapped, a review as found.
Australia’s $230 billion Future Fund is being encouraged to invest in housing, energy transition, infrastructure, reports MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"A fundamental value of the West is our tolerance of people’s ideas and actions – provided they are not hurting others," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
Another cartoon from the wry eye of PAUL DORIN.
"Hodo saves lives. I have never once heard him or any of hundreds of new arrivals in Canberra ask what their country can do for them. They give and give, and live their gratitude in a way I’m too selfish to,"writes ANTONIO DI DIO
"My wife discovered a catalogue filled with goodies and, once she ordered something, that damned internet has been sending her Christmas 'suggestions' for months," bemoans The Gadfly columnist ROBERT MACKLIN.
KEEPING UP THE ACT shares a postcard to the cabinet kids from the Chief Minimalist.
"Control the narrative. Forget the why. Just get something out there. Something people talk about. For whatever reason. Trump’s team was brilliant at this," writes political columnist ANDREW HUGHES.
"With the new human right, a temperature assessment must surely become obligatory for all DAs, so no Canberrans discover that temperatures in their neighbourhood have suddenly climbed to unhealthy levels," writes BEATRICE BODART-BAILEY.
"The Liberals seem determined to learn from their rejection by voters. I hope that they will cut their ties with the science deniers and work with all members of the Assembly," says letter writer NOEL BAXENDELL, of Holt.
The latest covid booster will soon be available. NATHAN BARTLETT explains whether you should get one and whether you're eligible.
A new largest known prime number was found last month by an amateur mathematician, continuing a millennia-long quest to understand hidden patterns in the infinite tapestry of numbers.
"I’m aware that it’s early days yet. And when Trump actually takes the reins in late January, he might well begin knocking down the guidelines of presidential restraint," writes The Gadfly columnist ROBERT MACKLIN .
Pop star Troye Sivan and indie band Royel Otis have had a big night at the 2024 ARIAs, while Missy Higgins was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Arts editor HELEN MUSA reviews Homecoming: An Opera Gala, an informal yet elegant recital by five gifted young singers from the Queensland Conservatorium.
Another great mix of arts and entertainment awaits Canberra and surrounds as HELEN MUSA reports in her latest Artsweek column.
Australian writer Richard Flanagan has won Britain's leading nonfiction book prize, for his genre-bending memoir Question 7.
Jordan Best's coming production of A Midsummer Night's Dream will also serve as the effective unveiling of the newly-landscaped Aunty Louise Brown Park directly outside The Q, writes HELEN MUSA.
When American soprano Rachel Mink steps up to perform for Art Song Canberra, the audience will sense quite a different flavour from the usual lieder repertoire, reports HELEN MUSA.
Arts editor HELEN MUSA shares an author's innovative way to raise money for a charity in this week's Arts in the City column.
The new director of the Canberra International Music Festival, Eugene Ughetti, unveiled his program for 2025 at the Italian ambassador’s residence on Monday evening under the theme of Liberté.
Nobel Laureate and former vice-chancellor of the ANU Brian Schmidt has unveiled the Canberra Museum + Gallery’s latest exhibition, Outer Space: Stromlo to the Stars, marking the 100th anniversary of Mount Stromlo Observatory.
“CityNews” showcases some of the leading legal experts of the Canberra region that are ready to help, no matter how big or small the problem.
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Digital editor and journalist, SAMUEL SHEPHERD, looks into the ways in which human writers have continued to thrive in an AI-focused world.
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Published author NOEL BEDDOE continues his occasional series on some of the things that make living in Canberra so wonderful.
A newish restaurant in the city, takes a fresh, creative and artisan approach to Indian cuisine, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Chartered accountant GAIL FREEMAN shows a retired couple how to make the most of their assets, free of any Centrelink oversight.
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If there's room on the trellis, cucumbers are a good summer crop to grow with tomatoes, says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Wine writer RICHARD CALVER, pining for a taste of the local winning wine of the Jimmy Watson Trophy, discovers the cupboard is bare; it's completely and utterly out of stock.
Here are some of the region's professionals helping to take a stance on a disposable society.
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"The sushi train at Taiwa Sushi slowly moves dish after dish after dish along a super-long conveyor belt that winds through the restaurant, directly in front of most seats," writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
