Managing the dread of flying when a plane goes down
News of the Air India plane crash is traumatic. HASSAN VALLY explains how to make sense of the risk.
- Opinion
- Opinion
The big question is what comes after Israel’s war with Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has two war aims: destroying Iran’s nuclear program and regime change. Are either achievable, asks the ANU's IAN PARMETER.
- Opinion
Oh, Janet, I do so want to take you seriously, but…
"People are not born into equal opportunity, but we can go some way to putting that right by letting some disadvantaged have a chance." HUGH SELBY says a prominent legal commentator is adrift in her criticism of how offenders are sentenced.
- Arts & Entertainment
Deep dive into murky story of Titanic sub disaster
Absolutely no surprises in the news that Netflix has released a documentary about the 2023 OceanGate submarine disaster, says streaming columnist NICK OVERALL.
- Politics
The chatter is ‘productivity’, but can Labor get it moving?
The galahs are chattering about ‘productivity’, but can Labor really get it moving, asks political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
- News
Thousands trapped in Australian farm slavery
The fruit, vegetables and meat in Australian's fridges are often picked or processed by migrant workers, who are highly vulnerable to modern slavery.
- News
How to make your phone work smarter using AI features
From screening phone calls to tracking down mystery products, here are five unexpected things artificial intelligence software will do on your smartphone.
- News
Siri, where’s my AI? Clock ticks for Apple in tech race
It is one of the world's biggest technology companies but Apple's failure to supercharge Siri with artificial intelligence has some asking questions.
- Lifestyle
The moth that menaces Kurrajongs
The Kurrajong bag moth has been prevalent this season, warns gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON.
Update
Australia calls for Middle East conflict de-escalation
Anthony Albanese has called for calm amid the intense conflict between Iran and Israel, as fears grow that the missile strikes could lead to a larger war.
News
Arrested man spits at police and refuses to be tested
A 39-year-old man refused to provide a blood alcohol sample and spat at police after he was arrested following a domestic disturbance in Torrens on Sunday evening.
News
PM arrives in Canada ahead of Trump tariff sit down
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has touched down in Canada ahead of the Group of Seven summit, which will be attended by US President Donald Trump.
News
Special care changes needed as costs push patients away
Exorbitant costs to see specialist doctors risk leaving Aussies sicker and hospitals under more pressure, as a new report urges a boost in government funding.
News
Global doom and gloom sinks Aussie economic optimism
With the world order under threat, Australian attitudes to the economy and security are the bleakest they've been in two decades, a Lowy Institute poll shows.
Police dogs sniff out dirt bike rider
Gungahlin gets a glimpse of budget largesse
Australia backs Israel ‘right to self defence’ in Iran
Frustrated Brumbies go back to the drawing board
PM confirms Trump meeting as Americans take to streets
AI maintenance plans prevent Jetstar cancellations
Lifestyle
Helping homes make the all-electric switch
In this supplied advertising feature, local ACT energy retailer ActewAGL says it's making it easier for customers to switch to more efficient, electric homes and start saving.
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Lifestyle
Bring your celebration to life with easy-to-style party supplies
When people arrive at a party, the first thing they usually notice isn’t the menu or the playlist. It’s the setup. This advertising feature supplied by SPOTLIGHT shares all the secrets to running a successful, fun party.
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Lifestyle
Layer up in style: the ultimate guide to winter knitwear basics
A good winter outfit starts with the right layers. Without them, it’s easy to end up either too cold or weighed down by pieces that don’t feel quite right. That's the fashion advice in this advertising feature provided by SPORTSGIRL.
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News
Australia calls for Middle East conflict de-escalation
Anthony Albanese has called for calm amid the intense conflict between Iran and Israel, as fears grow that the missile strikes could lead to a larger war.
Police
Arrested man spits at police and refuses to be tested
A 39-year-old man refused to provide a blood alcohol sample and spat at police after he was arrested following a domestic disturbance in Torrens on Sunday evening.
News
PM arrives in Canada ahead of Trump tariff sit down
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has touched down in Canada ahead of the Group of Seven summit, which will be attended by US President Donald Trump.
Health
Special care changes needed as costs push patients away
Exorbitant costs to see specialist doctors risk leaving Aussies sicker and hospitals under more pressure, as a new report urges a boost in government funding.
The economy
Global doom and gloom sinks Aussie economic optimism
With the world order under threat, Australian attitudes to the economy and security are the bleakest they've been in two decades, a Lowy Institute poll shows.
Police
Police dogs sniff out dirt bike rider
Police dogs sniffed out a man – who was subject to a good behaviour order – hiding in bushes after the stolen dirt bike he was riding was dumped in Oxley on Saturday night.
Politics
Gungahlin gets a glimpse of budget largesse
Ahead of its 2025–26 ACT Budget, the government has announced spending across Gungahlin.
Politics
Australia backs Israel ‘right to self defence’ in Iran
Australia has suggested Israel's attack on Iran was justified as the two countries target each other with strikes, amid growing international alarm.
Sports news
Frustrated Brumbies go back to the drawing board
Coach Stephen Larkham says it's "not a good feeling" with the Brumbies again bowing out in the semi-finals as they chased their first Super title since 2004.
Daily Puzzles
The galahs are chattering about ‘productivity’, but can Labor really get it moving, asks political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Is the US playing cat and mouse ahead of expected Albanese-Trump talks, wonders political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
How Barr tried to dodge revealing the true tram costs
Housing: No wonder young people feel shafted
Why political defections are rarely a good career move
PM’s challenge: how to handle first female opposition leader?
World votes to be ready for the next pandemic
Why Albanese needs to see Trump sooner rather than later
Views
Managing the dread of flying when a plane goes down
News of the Air India plane crash is traumatic. HASSAN VALLY explains how to make sense of the risk.
Opinion
The big question is what comes after Israel’s war with Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has two war aims: destroying Iran’s nuclear program and regime change. Are either achievable, asks the ANU's IAN PARMETER.
Opinion
Oh, Janet, I do so want to take you seriously, but…
"People are not born into equal opportunity, but we can go some way to putting that right by letting some disadvantaged have a chance." HUGH SELBY says a prominent legal commentator is adrift in her criticism of how offenders are sentenced.
Opinion
Current affairs programs discover their shelf life
Q+A follows The Project on to the scrap heap – so where to now for non-traditional current affairs, asks DENIS MULLER.
Opinion
Can zoning reform fix it for ‘missing middle’?
In this third column on the effects of zoning reform on 'missing middle' dwellings – duplexes, dual occupancies, townhouses and low-rise apartments – planning columnist MIKE QUIRK looks at land values and housing affordability.
Opinion
Is The Prince inspiring our Machiavellian PM?
"The election decimated the former Liberal-Nationals Coalition, where the leadership of both parties is so weak they will no longer play a convincing role as the opposition," writes The Gadfly columnist ROBERT MACKLIN.
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
KEEPING UP THE ACT reveals an ingenious new solar rebate scheme to allow chief ministers escape the Canberra cold.
Opinion
Why the AI revolution calls for neurodivergent kids
"The future is not looking for people who do what they are told. It is looking for people who see things differently. Neurodivergent children already do. We should be listening," writes STACEY KERSHAW-BRANT.
Arts
Luminescence shines in its celebratory birthday gala
"Luminescence has established itself not as a group, or an organisation, or an act – although it is all these things. Luminescence, like its namesake in nature, is a phenomenon." MICHAEL WILSON reviews the Luminescence 10th Birthday Gala.
Arts & Entertainment
As the stars come out, so do the home truths
Arts in the City is HELEN MUSA's weekly wrap of arts news from around the town.
Music
Inspirations draws inspiration from inspiring trio
LEN POWER reviews Inspirations, a musical performance by Zachary Connor, cello; Edward Neeman, piano and David Pereira, cello.
Streaming
Deep dive into murky story of Titanic sub disaster
Absolutely no surprises in the news that Netflix has released a documentary about the 2023 OceanGate submarine disaster, says streaming columnist NICK OVERALL.
Reviews
A play of words and ideas rather than action
"Appearing in every scene, Laine Hart's committed and energetic performance is the backbone of the show." SIMONE PENKETHMAN reviews A Doll’s House, Part 2.
Music
Everything an audience would want for a musical evening
"The focus was on French string quartet music from the 1770s to 2010 with composers well-known and wonderfully obscure, at least outside of France." GRAHAM McDONALD reviews French Connection, a performance by Phoenix Collective Quartet.
Music
Weiss wins conducting prize in Armenia
Canberra conductor Leonard "Lenny" Weiss was on Thursday judged co-winner, with Argentine-Italian conductor Fernando Oscar Gaggini, of the 21st Khachaturian International Competition, held in the Armenian capital, Yerevan.
Music
Concert aimed to satisfy – and it did
HELEN MUSA reviews Northern Lights, a performance by Scandinavian violinist Johan Dalene and Tasmanian pianist Jennifer Marten-Smith.
Music
Surf’s up Brian, farewell and thank you
How visionary Beach Boys songwriter Brian Wilson changed music – and JADEY O'REGAN's life.
Lifestyle
The moth that menaces Kurrajongs
The Kurrajong bag moth has been prevalent this season, warns gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON.
Wine
Memory of the Marc de Champagne makes its mark
The best arises in unexpected places. Even a homemade distillation of the marc or grape pomace in Greece was a pale shadow of the Marc de Champagne, writes wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
Dining
40 minutes to get to a menu and a wine list!
It took a cool $4 million to fit out the gorgeous-looking restaurant at Murrumbateman's Shaw Estate and the massive space is picture-perfect with views of a small dam and new vineyard plantings, writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Lifestyle
Woden named after god of wisdom or a possum?
Home to 12 suburbs, the Woden Valley has a population of more than 39,000 people. Here are some of Woden’s experts who serve the valley’s residents.
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Gardening
The leaves have fallen, now winter’s jobs can begin
The last of autumn's leaves have fallen, now winter's jobs can begin, says gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON.
Canberra culture
Canberra’s Muslims mark end of annual pilgrimage to Mecca
Muslim communities around the ACT have been celebrating the feast of Eid al-Adha on Friday.
Home & Garden
Helping homes make the all-electric switch
In this supplied advertising feature, local ACT energy retailer ActewAGL says it's making it easier for customers to switch to more efficient, electric homes and start saving.
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Wine
Shocking news for moderate wine drinkers
"Alas, research from the UK published in August has refuted the view that light or moderate consumption of alcohol is good for heart health," bemoans wine writer RICHARD CALVER.
Health & Fitness
Chair yoga, the four-legged way to feeling fitter
Chair yoga adapts traditional yoga poses for older people and others with physical challenges. “If you can sit in a chair, you can do chair yoga,” says exercise physiologist Holly Hazlewood.
