"Her career spanned only 12 years before a tragic death. She captured her world – a voracious observer yet also intentional in her approach to narrative and composition." BRIAN ROPE reviews Carol Jerrems – Portraits at the NPG.
Rupert Murdoch has lost his legal battle, leaving the future of his media empire in the balance, says MATTHEW RICKETSON and ANDREW DODD.
Another Liberal moderate is to leave Dutton team. Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN says the Liberals now have minimal moderate voices in the parliamentary party.
"With a minority government installed, we can look forward to the New Year in the hope a government that's more accountable to the Assembly will deliver better outcomes for all Canberrans," says an optimistic MICHAEL MOORE.
ANDREW HUGHES explains why sports teams and leagues aren’t just competing on the field.
KEEPING UP THE ACT gets into the spirit of Christmas with a classic summary of life in Canberra...
Nestled in the heart of Narrabundah, a Christmas shop has turned its lights on for business, however there’s more than meets the eye behind the tinsel and baubles, reports ELIZABETH KOVACS.
"With a minority government installed we can now look forward to the New Year in the hope a government that's more accountable to the Assembly will deliver better outcomes for all Canberrans," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
"What efforts have been made to save these gentle wombats from being run over when they attempt to cross the highway in a country area near Canberra?" asks letter writer SUSAN CRUTTENDEN, of Dalmeny, NSW.
The ACT has reached a major milestone in the transition to battery electric vehicles (EVs), with more than 10,000 EVs registered in the ACT as of this week, says the ACT branch of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association.
Ten audio recordings illustrating Australia’s cultural and political life and environment have been added to the National Film & Sound Archive’s Sounds of Australia collection.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is taking Rex to court after accusing the regional airline of misleading and deceptive conduct.
The plastic waste crisis is set to continue after the federal government failed to lock in a responsibility scheme, to the frustration of an emerging industry.
Opening in 2015, owner of Pialligo’s Cool Country Natives Karen Brien says that helping customers choose plants that will work for their garden and then hearing how good they look as they grow is "such a rewarding experience".
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"The cemetery was surrounded by a high, spiked metal fence. I eventually managed to climb out – hastened by groaning sounds from dark areas within the cemetery!," writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
Nestled in the heart of Bungendore, The Malbon creative and community hub is about to celebrate almost two years of operating.
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The ACT has reached a major milestone in the transition to battery electric vehicles (EVs), with more than 10,000 EVs registered in the ACT as of this week, says the ACT branch of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is taking Rex to court after accusing the regional airline of misleading and deceptive conduct.
The plastic waste crisis is set to continue after the federal government failed to lock in a responsibility scheme, to the frustration of an emerging industry.
An anti-Semitic attack has been escalated to the Australian Federal Police after cars were set alight and walls were graffitied with slogans against Israel.
Canberra recruiter Sarah Rajic is the new president and chair of the Canberra Business Chamber. She succeeds lawyer Archie Tsirimokos.
The government has reinstated the midnight fireworks celebration on Lake Burley Griffin at midnight on New Year's Eve.
Microsoft wants to train at least one million Australians and New Zealanders in how to use AI tools over the next two years as part of a worldwide push.
Hundreds of calls for help were transferred to the wrong number or lacked key information after Telstra neglected to update a list of backup numbers.
Another Liberal moderate is to leave Dutton team. Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN says the Liberals now have minimal moderate voices in the parliamentary party.
"With a minority government installed we can now look forward to the New Year in the hope a government that's more accountable to the Assembly will deliver better outcomes for all Canberrans," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
Rupert Murdoch has lost his legal battle, leaving the future of his media empire in the balance, says MATTHEW RICKETSON and ANDREW DODD.
ANDREW HUGHES explains why sports teams and leagues aren’t just competing on the field.
KEEPING UP THE ACT gets into the spirit of Christmas with a classic summary of life in Canberra...
"What efforts have been made to save these gentle wombats from being run over when they attempt to cross the highway in a country area near Canberra?" asks letter writer SUSAN CRUTTENDEN, of Dalmeny, NSW.
Complainants of sexual assault want to be believed, but that doesn’t always happen. HUGH SELBY takes a close look at possible reasons for non-acceptance.
The mysterious MR SHUSH CAPITAL, author/artist of the brilliant weekly comic strip KEEPING UP THE ACT, steps out of the shadows to complain that the local pollies are threatening his future; they're getting funnier than him!
"In so many ways we are returning to the botany that is our only hope to survive and prosper in the decades ahead," writes The Gadfly columnist ROBERT MACKLIN.
"The grand-daddy waste of money of them all is the perseverance with light rail, despite the availability of much cheaper public transport options that can be delivered far quicker," says letter writer COLIN LYONS, of Weetangera.
Lawyers in NSW are banned from using AI to create evidence papers and judges can't use AI to formulate reasons for judgments. Legal columnist HUGH SELBY imagines a different world, where justice is as easy as popping into an AI Justice Hub.
"Her career spanned only 12 years before a tragic death. She captured her world – a voracious observer yet also intentional in her approach to narrative and composition." BRIAN ROPE reviews Carol Jerrems – Portraits at the NPG.
Ten audio recordings illustrating Australia’s cultural and political life and environment have been added to the National Film & Sound Archive’s Sounds of Australia collection.
The hit ABCTV hit show Austin is looking for extras over summer for the second series of the Canberra-based comedy, reports HELEN MUSA.
The Australian premiere of an Irish comedy will debut in Canberra, before touring to The Butterfly Club in Melbourne, reports HELEN MUSA.
The ACT government is looking for an artist to create a public artwork honouring the late Stasia Dabrowski, Canberra’s Soup Kitchen Lady.
With a splash of Christmas entertainment and more besides, here's HELEN MUSA's weekly Arts in the City column.
A Sydneysider with a globetrotting operatic career and a young family is back in Australia to play Cinderella in Opera Australia's lavish production of Jules Massenet’s opera Cendrillon.
COLIN STEELE reviews a couple of books with lots of spooky Christmas twists.
"This concert covered hundreds of years of Christmas music." ROB KENNEDY reviews The Waiting Sky – Music for the Christmas Season, a performance by Polifemy.
CityNews speaks to some of the Housing Industry Association's 2024 award winners on how they built their prize homes.
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Cartoonist PAUL DORIN loves Christmas. Expect lots more of his seasonal cheer.
Planting roses at this time of the year will need a lot of TLC to get them established through the summer heat. Probably best to wait for winter, says gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON.
Wine writer RICHARD CALVER enjoys the company of a fellow traveller and critic, but in a book.
CityNews talks with the Canberra experts of home improvements. These happy helpers ensure that all home decor, renovation and everything in between is covered, without breaking the bank or a sweat.
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With only a few weeks left, time’s running short to get all that Christmas shopping done. Here we feature some inspired gift ideas.
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After an hour's walk, dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON is rewarded with the "perfect place to perch" at Yerrabi Pond.
CityNews rounds up some of the Canberra region’s best activities that the whole family can enjoy over the summer school holidays.
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Opening in 2015, owner of Pialligo’s Cool Country Natives Karen Brien says that helping customers choose plants that will work for their garden and then hearing how good they look as they grow is "such a rewarding experience".
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