Digital edition July 17
"The ACT government has gone totally over the top in its draft Code of Practice for the Welfare of Dogs in the ACT… a deliberate distraction from the disaster that is the ACT budget," says political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
- Digital Edition
- Arts & Entertainment
David takes his famous Spiegeltent to the world
When it comes to exporting Canberra razzle-dazzle to the world, there are few personalities who can compete with David Bates, says arts editor HELEN MUSA.
- Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
Taking time out from his taxpayer-funded world tour, fiscal expressionist Andrew Barr returns to unveil his latest art exhibition – DISTRACTIONS.
- Politics
How your health levy’s morphing into a tram tax
"Interest costs alone for light rail Stage 2A amount to $94 million over the next four years. The health levy would just about cover those costs." JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED lay bare the budget trainwreck.
- News
Young snappers vie to capture spirit of gardens
Returning for its 25th year, young photographers are encouraged to take part in the Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens Photographic Competition.
- Politics
Antisemitism plan delivers controversy, not clarity
Jillian Segal’s antisemitism plan gives government controversy, not clarity, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
- Opinion
Treasury warns on tax, housing targets and Trump
Treasury has warned the government it may not balance the budget nor meet its housing targets, writes JOHN HAWKINS.
- Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN turns a wry eye to the prime minister's visit to China.
- Opinion
Supporting the outdated tram endangers the future
"If the absurd light rail network is not stopped, how will we answer the next generation when they ask: “Why did you permit the government to shoulder us with great debt for a slow, outdated transport system?” writes BEATRICE BODART-BAILEY.
Update
Outback killer leaves victim’s family without answers
Notorious outback killer Bradley Murdoch has died, renewing fears his victim's body will never be found after crimes that shocked the world almost 25 years ago.
News
Man faces child sex assault charges from the ’90s
A 59-year-old NSW man has been charged with multiple child sexual assault offences that allegedly occurred in Calwell in the early '90s.
Update
Parents’ nightmare as alleged abuser work links grow
The spotlight is on childcare centre record-keeping as parents have been left distressed to learn an accused abuser worked at more sites than first thought.
Update
PM retraces predecessor’s steps on China’s Great Wall
Anthony Albanese has used a visit to the Great Wall of China to emphasise Australia's wish to engage on ways to build regional security and stability.
Birth trauma ‘dismissed, shrouded in secrecy’
Severance, The Penguin lead nominations for Emmy Awards
Time to see a doctor? Watches to track sleep disorder
Tuesday’s CityNews headlines
Consumer win in card surcharge cut as business bristles
‘Relationship has recovered’: smiling Xi hosts Albanese
Lifestyle
Share the vision of supporting older Australians in living well
In this advertising feature St Basil's invites the community to learn more about EUPHORIA, its new home and seniors’ social groups services expansion.
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Lifestyle
The team that makes building granny flats simple
"The mission is simple: empower homeowners to take control of their granny flat project, while connecting them with the right trades, suppliers, and expert advice." That's the message in this advertising feature from THE GRANNY FLAT TEAM.
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Lifestyle
How regular electrical inspections keep your home safe
Regular home electrical inspections aren’t just nice to have — they’re necessary for safety, says GABRIEL TAN in this sponsored post from Gas & Plumbing Australia.
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News
Outback killer leaves victim’s family without answers
Notorious outback killer Bradley Murdoch has died, renewing fears his victim's body will never be found after crimes that shocked the world almost 25 years ago.
Police
Man faces child sex assault charges from the ’90s
A 59-year-old NSW man has been charged with multiple child sexual assault offences that allegedly occurred in Calwell in the early '90s.
Update
Parents’ nightmare as alleged abuser work links grow
The spotlight is on childcare centre record-keeping as parents have been left distressed to learn an accused abuser worked at more sites than first thought.
Update
PM retraces predecessor’s steps on China’s Great Wall
Anthony Albanese has used a visit to the Great Wall of China to emphasise Australia's wish to engage on ways to build regional security and stability.
News
Birth trauma ‘dismissed, shrouded in secrecy’
Delays in diagnosing and treating birth injuries are significantly affecting women's mental health, impacting ongoing physical limitations and quality of life.
News
Severance, The Penguin lead nominations for Emmy Awards
Severance has received a leading 27 nominations for the television Emmy Awards.
News
Time to see a doctor? Watches to track sleep disorder
Smartwatches can detect signs of a common and potentially serious sleep disorder with the medical regulator approving software that analyses bedtime breathing.
News
Young snappers vie to capture spirit of gardens
Returning for its 25th year, young photographers are encouraged to take part in the Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens Photographic Competition.
Daily Puzzles
"Interest costs alone for light rail Stage 2A amount to $94 million over the next four years. The health levy would just about cover those costs." JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED lay bare the budget trainwreck.
Jillian Segal’s antisemitism plan gives government controversy, not clarity, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Government goes to the dogs to distract from budget
Labor’s lessons from the childcare policy failures
The budget: how about heartless, thoughtless, lazy and regressive?
When voters aren’t fooled by a new face in charge
Curtin speech sparks more debate over US relationship
Greens’ demands send the Assembly into a spin
Views
KEEPING UP THE ACT
Taking time out from his taxpayer-funded world tour, fiscal expressionist Andrew Barr returns to unveil his latest art exhibition – DISTRACTIONS.
Opinion
Treasury warns on tax, housing targets and Trump
Treasury has warned the government it may not balance the budget nor meet its housing targets, writes JOHN HAWKINS.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN turns a wry eye to the prime minister's visit to China.
Opinion
Supporting the outdated tram endangers the future
"If the absurd light rail network is not stopped, how will we answer the next generation when they ask: “Why did you permit the government to shoulder us with great debt for a slow, outdated transport system?” writes BEATRICE BODART-BAILEY.
Letters
Works like a tram, but at a fraction of the cost
Letter writer RICHARD JOHNSTON, on holiday in Brisbane, salutes Brisbane Metro's electric buses that work like trams, but at a fraction of the cost.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
As the prime minister visits China, cartoonist PAUL DORIN channels the inner Anthony Albanese.
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
As the budget anger grows ever louder, we join our defiant monarch, Madame Deficit and her boy heir, the Dauphin of Debt, in their Palace of Many Sighs...
Opinion
The punishing levy on families who step back
"Stepping back to raise children, support a partner or run a household isn’t a luxury. It’s a responsible choice that deserves support, not penalty." Caregiver GWYN REES bridles at the ACT government's "health levy" shock.
Arts
Severance, The Penguin lead nominations for Emmy Awards
Severance has received a leading 27 nominations for the television Emmy Awards.
Musical Theatre
David takes his famous Spiegeltent to the world
When it comes to exporting Canberra razzle-dazzle to the world, there are few personalities who can compete with David Bates, says arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Theatre
Bullwinkel play opens new war memorial theatre
A new play about Australian nurse Vivian Bullwinkel, will be the first live production to be staged in the Australian War Memorial’s new theatre, reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Music
Sjaella’s otherworldly sounds come to Canberra
With an uncanny ability to create otherworldly sounds through their blended voices, the a cappella group Sjaella, six young women from Leipzig, has been making waves in Europe, and now they’re coming to Snow Concert Hall.
Arts & Entertainment
Mikelangelo and his Gentlemen explore the Land of Shadows
HELEN MUSA finds a lot to pack into this week's Artsweek column.
Theatre
Bringing Caesar ‘kicking and screaming into the 21st century’
What on earth does Canberra have to do with Julius Caesar, some may ask? A great deal it seems, as HELEN MUSA discovers when she catches up with Caitlin Baker, who’s directing Shakespeare’s “masterpiece of political machinations".
Music
Clingan sets off on her ‘last huge extravaganza’
“My last huge extravaganza” is how composer, conductor, writer and artist Judith Clingan describes her newest show, Vox Humana – the Human Voice, opening in Canberra this weekend.
Theatre
Ripping satire that unbuttons the Enron scandal
American corporation Enron’s involvement with the investment bankers Lehman Brothers and its subsequent collapse in 2002 is the subject of a ripping satire by British playwright Lucy Prebble, and it’s coming to the Mill Theatre.
Dance
French cabaret with all the Parisian panache
BILL STEPHENS reviews the french-inspired cabaret L’esprit de Paris.
Lifestyle
Share the vision of supporting older Australians in living well
In this advertising feature St Basil's invites the community to learn more about EUPHORIA, its new home and seniors’ social groups services expansion.
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Lifestyle
Making the most of training opportunities
Some of the best venues and providers in training and education are right on Canberra’s doorstep. From all kinds of training to customised event packages, check out what’s on offer when looking to upskill or organise a corporate event.
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Lifestyle
Financial changes that July brings
As the new financial year begins, chartered accountant GAIL FREEMAN underlines some of the changes that could impact you and your business.
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Lifestyle
The team that makes building granny flats simple
"The mission is simple: empower homeowners to take control of their granny flat project, while connecting them with the right trades, suppliers, and expert advice." That's the message in this advertising feature from THE GRANNY FLAT TEAM.
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Gardening
The more neglect, the better the foliage colour
The more neglect and stress, the better the foliage colour is when it comes to growing sacred bamboo, which flowers brightly in the middle of winter, says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Wine
Wine tasting in front of the fire on Fridays
"My two friends and I were amongst about 10 or so people who enjoyed the tasting in the Griffin Room, which has a very welcoming fireplace and some comfortable leather armchairs," writes wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
Lifestyle
Expert management of chronic pain in Canberra
National Pain Week aims to bring awareness to the condition and encourage people to seek support and advice from others.
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Dining
There’s something for everyone at Michael’s
If you’ve booked a show at The Q and want to enjoy a meal before or after, Michael’s Restaurant, at historic Walsh’s Hotel (established 1875), is just next door, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Lifestyle
Experts who care for our furry, feathery friends
From man’s best friend to service animals, pets are just as important as any family member. Here are some of Canberra’s pet businesses.
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