Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Too late? Time will tell, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
- Opinion
- Politics
Price as deputy would be a wild ride for the party – and its leader
If Jacinta Nampijinpa Price became Liberal deputy it would be a wild ride, says political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
- Arts & Entertainment
Pope’s passing sends people around the world streaming
When world-changing events unfold, the streaming statistics that follow tell their own fascinating tales about the way people are reacting, writes streaming columnist NICK OVERALL.
- Politics
Two ministers and the Nationals discover the limits of loyalty
Two ministers and the Nationals discover the limits of loyalty in politics, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
- Lifestyle
The night no pants took off as a fashion trend
JYE MARSHALL explains how having no pants in public went from a nightmare to the Met Gala’s hottest fashion trend.
- News
Tears, laughter as family front mushroom murder trial
Jurors have witnessed emotional testimony from bereaved family members in the closely watched murder trial of accused killer mushroom cook Erin Patterson.
- News
From treated to tragic: the deterioration of a killer
A highly educated, multi-lingual man showed great prospects until a dire deterioration in his mental health put him on the path to become a mass killer, reports MIKLOS BOLZA in Sydney.
- Lifestyle
A tough little plant that keeps the rats at bay
Not all plants of the same species have the same growth characteristics and knowing plant names before planting will help prevent the wrong one becoming an unwelcome escapee into the bushland, says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
- Opinion
Why we love the positive media about our sham plan
"Sofronoff got away from us. Never again. If there is an inquiry, we’ll know before it starts what the outcomes will be." HUGH SELBY imagines what Labor's thinking in the wake of agreeing to an inquiry into indigenous deaths in custody.
News
Cyclone Alfred damage bill to rain on insurer’s parade
Insurance claims for damage linked to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred and earlier record flooding in north Queensland have almost reached $1.5 billion, data shows.
News
Mall stabber ‘anxious’ about becoming mentally unwell
The man who stabbed six people at a busy shopping centre during a psychotic episode had expressed concerns that his mental condition was worsening years before.
News
Albanese unveils new-look ministry after election win
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has removed Tanya Plibersek from her environment portfolio and reshuffled other roles in a new-look ministry.
News
Bean: Smith hangs on by his ‘fingernails’
The ABC has called the south Canberra and Norfolk Island seat of Bean for Labor candidate David Smith, after a days-long fight against independent Jessie Price.
News
Liberals warned to ditch culture wars ahead of vote
The needs of Australians must be prioritised over culture wars, an ex-Liberal has urged, as the party prepares to elect a new leader after its election loss.
Witness to teenagers fighting comes forward
‘This is healthy’: Nationals leader welcomes challenge
Price in the running for Liberal deputy leader
Brumbies playmaker Lolesio cleared of serious injury
Woman charged with biting nightclub security guard
Dumped Husic labels Marles a ‘factional assassin’
Lifestyle
A journey through the Mint’s fascinating history
Sixty years of minting coins is the message in this advertising feature provided by the Royal Australian Mint.
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Lifestyle
Local expertise keeps comfort close to home
'We focus on spending time with our clients to understand how they use their home and their specific comfort needs,' says air conditioning expert PAUL OXFORD in this advertising feature provided by Delta Air Conditioning & Heating.
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Lifestyle
Why more people are choosing taxis for everyday trips
As travel habits continue to evolve, taxi companies are becoming a preferred option for travel that’s consistent, comfortable and simple to manage. That’s the advice in this advertising feature provided by SILVER SERVICE.
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News
Cyclone Alfred damage bill to rain on insurer’s parade
Insurance claims for damage linked to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred and earlier record flooding in north Queensland have almost reached $1.5 billion, data shows.
National news
Mall stabber ‘anxious’ about becoming mentally unwell
The man who stabbed six people at a busy shopping centre during a psychotic episode had expressed concerns that his mental condition was worsening years before.
News
Albanese unveils new-look ministry after election win
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has removed Tanya Plibersek from her environment portfolio and reshuffled other roles in a new-look ministry.
Politics
Bean: Smith hangs on by his ‘fingernails’
The ABC has called the south Canberra and Norfolk Island seat of Bean for Labor candidate David Smith, after a days-long fight against independent Jessie Price.
Politics
Liberals warned to ditch culture wars ahead of vote
The needs of Australians must be prioritised over culture wars, an ex-Liberal has urged, as the party prepares to elect a new leader after its election loss.
Update
Witness to teenagers fighting comes forward
The woman pictured in this CCTV image, who they believe was a witness to a fight between two teenage boys at the Woden bus interchange, has come forward.
Politics
‘This is healthy’: Nationals leader welcomes challenge
Nationals leader David Littleproud is standing behind his record as he stares down a challenge for the party's top position in federal parliament.
Politics
Price in the running for Liberal deputy leader
NT senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has put her hand up for deputy Liberal leader as she and shadow treasurer Angus Taylor vow to regroup and rebuild the party.
Police
Woman charged with biting nightclub security guard
A 23-year-old woman will face court on Monday for allegedly biting, kicking and punching a security guard after she was denied entry to a Civic nightclub early on Sunday morning.
Daily Puzzles
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has removed Tanya Plibersek from her environment portfolio and reshuffled other roles in a new-look ministry.
If Jacinta Nampijinpa Price became Liberal deputy it would be a wild ride, says political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Two ministers and the Nationals discover the limits of loyalty
Bitter Liberal struggle for a poisoned chalice
Trump loves a winner and Albo’s just that
Why the Liberals are in an extraordinarily bad place
In the end, Coalition did not do the work
Who would want to lead the Liberals at this moment?
Views
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Too late? Time will tell, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Opinion
Why we love the positive media about our sham plan
"Sofronoff got away from us. Never again. If there is an inquiry, we’ll know before it starts what the outcomes will be." HUGH SELBY imagines what Labor's thinking in the wake of agreeing to an inquiry into indigenous deaths in custody.
Opinion
What running is really doing to you and for you
"Many of those who started jogging when it became trendy in the 1970s, now have knee and hip problems," writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS, who looks at the pros and cons of running.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
From the mouths of babes... a scary prospect! PAUL DORIN draws for all parents in this cartoon.
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
This week KEEPING UP THE ACT interviews Canberrans about their satisfaction with the ACT government... it's not pretty.
Opinion
Reduce the chances of heart attack – vaccinate
The World Health Organization argues vaccination is second only to clean water and sanitation in protecting the health of populations.
Opinion
Bring back the sentiment of when editorials had something to say
"A day began with a reasoned point of view about something: politics, sport, religion, veterans, lifestyle – current issues to be confirmed or questioned by the editorial." Columnist HUGH SELBY wants to make editorials great again.
Letters
Distortion to weaponise memory of the Holocaust
LEELA ROSS and others take umbrage at an earlier letter calling on the Canberra Jewish community to justify the actions of the Israeli government in Gaza.
Arts
Perfect precision where nothing seemed impossible
"In the hands of four master musicians, nothing seemed impossible, and the ensemble was consistently tight, energised and meticulous." MICHAEL WILSON reviews Rapture, a performance by the Australian String Quartet.
Theatre
Can love be heard below the layers?
HELEN MUSA previews the play If We Got Some More Cocaine I Could Show You How I Love You, which opens this week at the ACT Hub, Kingston.
Musical Theatre
Giddy pipes feeling into organ’s centenary recital
"Attending a live organ recital is the best way to appreciate the power of this instrument and the music written for it." LEN POWER reviews Samuel Giddy's recital marking the centenary of the organ at Canberra City Uniting Church.
Art
Printmakers pulled from the past
"The exhibition is not only a celebration of Megalo’s past achievements but there is a deliberate emphasis on the present and future of the print workshop." KERRY-ANNE COUSINS reviews Megalo 45 years of print – An archive exhibition.
Streaming
Pope’s passing sends people around the world streaming
When world-changing events unfold, the streaming statistics that follow tell their own fascinating tales about the way people are reacting, writes streaming columnist NICK OVERALL.
Books
Novelist uses photography to reveal the invisible truth
"Moral hazard, moral injury and moral healing in the context of gross injustice are the novel’s themes." CON BOEKEL reviews a new book by former Canberra author Irma Gold.
Arts & Entertainment
Multiverse of motherhood shines brightest in Archibald
A portrait addressing the juggle of motherhood, a day job and making art has taken out one of Australia's richest and most prestigious sector awards.
Reviews
Dark and splendid play starts with a fish, ends with a family
"It’s complex stuff with no straight timeline, staged by director and designer Chris Baldock with a real feeling for the possibilities of a setting with the audience on four sides." ALANNA MACLEAN reviews When The Rain Stops Falling.
Books
Albert Einstein and that blackboard in Oxford
COLIN STEELE retreats to the cloisters to review three books of disparate themes – biography, mystery and satire – but all based in academia.
Lifestyle
Brumbies playmaker Lolesio cleared of serious injury
The Brumbies have issued a statement saying scans have cleared five eighth Noah Lolesio of any serious injury after he was stretchered from the field.
Lifestyle
Mother’s Day Dose of Dorin
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN salutes a real superhero on Mother's Day.
Fashion
The night no pants took off as a fashion trend
JYE MARSHALL explains how having no pants in public went from a nightmare to the Met Gala’s hottest fashion trend.
Gardening
A tough little plant that keeps the rats at bay
Not all plants of the same species have the same growth characteristics and knowing plant names before planting will help prevent the wrong one becoming an unwelcome escapee into the bushland, says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Lifestyle
Comforts to keep you cosy this winter season
It’s now the time to ensure your home is warm through the cold months of winter and beyond. Here are some of Canberra’s experts skilled at keeping homes cosy.
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Wine
The day to put malbecs to the taste
"The Clos de los Siete is a malbec blend. Malbec is dominant at 50 per cent but it also contains merlot, shiraz and cabernet sauvignon, all grown at high altitude in Mendoza, at the base of the Andes Mountains," writes RICHARD CALVER.
Dining
Steady Portia’s is still the place to dine
Reliable, steady Portia's Place, after 29 years and having changed hands only a few times, still goes strong in today’s truly volatile hospitality scene, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
