Digital edition November 30
IT’S one thing to talk about global warming and quite another thing to do something about it, as well-known Gundaroo potter Ian Jones has been discovering. HELEN MUSA has the story on Page 6.
- Digital Edition
- News
Jiu-jitsu champ Robbie isn’t thrown by his fame
In her fIrst bylined story for "CityNews", new reporter KATARINA LLOYD JONES shares the incredible success of 10-year-old jiu-jitsu champ Robbie Sanderson.
- Arts & Entertainment
Potter takes environmental heat out of his kilns
It's one thing to talk about global warming and quite another thing to do something about it, as well-known Gundaroo potter, Ian Jones, has been discovering.
- Politics
Back to the future in the Assembly
"The temptation for legislators is to seek convenient solutions. However, when a Commissioner for Human Rights can challenge legislators to rethink bills it ensures appropriate consideration," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
- News
‘The Curse’ is an awkward treat for TV masochists
"Streaming" reviewer NICK OVERALL looks at "The Curse" a cringe-comedy that feels less like a show and more like a diabolical experiment to test just how much awkwardness viewers can endure.
- Lifestyle
It’s all go in the summer veggie patch
The vegetable patch should be in full swing now as the heat has arrived; all the tomatoes, zucchini, corn and pumpkins can go into the garden, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
- Opinion
The presumption of innocence is dead and buried
Legal affairs writer and former barrister HUGH SELBY says the presumption of innocence is dead and buried. It has been inverted. It is now a presumption of guilt unless and until a court finds the accused "not guilty".
- Lifestyle
Should we give a rat’s about covid RATs?
Should we still be using RATs to test for covid? HASSAN VALLY answers four key questions...
- Lifestyle
Moving story of Queanbeyan’s Boer War memorial
Social historian and journalist NICHOLE OVERALL shares the story of Queanbeyan's Boer War memorial and its long journey from Monaro Street to the Moore Park Memorial Rose Garden.
News
Laws stripping terrorists’ citizenship pass lower house
New laws stripping Australian citizenship from dual nationals convicted of terror offences have passed the House of Representatives.
News
Man dies from Casuarina Sands rafting incident
A 23-year-old man of Pakistani origin has died following an incident at Casuarina Sands earlier on Sunday.
News
Security cameras required in bars, nightclubs
Reforms in the ACT will see bar and nightclub licensed venues required to use security cameras, with footage is to be retained for 30 days.
Update
Higgins says she couldn’t scream during alleged rape
Brittany Higgins has described in detail her alleged rape by Bruce Lehrmann while testifying at a defamation trial in the Federal Court.
Arts & Entertainment
Art of the body and heart exposed at National Gallery
An exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia looks at representations of the figure by female artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Lifestyle
When a drop of apophenia doesn’t go amiss
Winer writer RICHARD CALVER feels he was inexorably led, by an almost supernatural force, to write about Nero d’Avola.
Arts & Entertainment
Winding back the dial on 100 years of radio
The National Film and Sound Archive is launching a new digital exhibition to celebrate 100 years of radio in Australia.
News
Laws stripping terrorists’ citizenship pass lower house
New laws stripping Australian citizenship from dual nationals convicted of terror offences have passed the House of Representatives.
News
Man dies from Casuarina Sands rafting incident
A 23-year-old man of Pakistani origin has died following an incident at Casuarina Sands earlier on Sunday.
News
Security cameras required in bars, nightclubs
Reforms in the ACT will see bar and nightclub licensed venues required to use security cameras, with footage is to be retained for 30 days.
Update
Higgins says she couldn’t scream during alleged rape
Brittany Higgins has described in detail her alleged rape by Bruce Lehrmann while testifying at a defamation trial in the Federal Court.
News
Severe weather warning for the ACT
Severe thunderstorms could produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the next several hours over the ACT region, says the Bureau of Meteorology.
The economy
CPI eases to 4.9 per cent in October
Inflation cooled to 4.9 per cent over the 12 months to October, down from the 5.6 per cent growth recorded by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in September.
National news
PM apologises to thalidomide survivors
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has delivered a national apology to survivors of the drug thalidomide and their families, announcing some new initiatives.
Sports news
Jamal Fogarty re-signs with Raiders
Halfback Jamal Fogarty has signed a new deal with Canberra, who are continuing preparations for life without Jack Wighton.
Daily Puzzles
"The temptation for legislators is to seek convenient solutions. However, when a Commissioner for Human Rights can challenge legislators to rethink bills it ensures appropriate consideration," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
Can the Albanese government turn 2024 into a happy new year despite multiple challenges, asks political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Berry’s attack on Greens disloyal and cowardly
Did you or didn’t you, Prime Minister?
The good friends around the house
Greens’ Laura Nuttall likely, but not a certainty
Struggling government gives coalition wins on detainees
How this high-tax ACT government can’t stop spending
Views
KEEPING UP THE ACT
Do chairs, dreamcatchers (organic) or red trams offer more political hope for Canberra? KEEPING UP THE ACT might just have a point...
Letters
A look at the CIT’s ‘thinking’ millions is looming
Letter writer SUE DYER, of Downer, is looking for enlightenment from the ACT Integrity Commission about the extent to which snake oil was an embedded project ingredient at the CIT.
Opinion
The presumption of innocence is dead and buried
Legal affairs writer and former barrister HUGH SELBY says the presumption of innocence is dead and buried. It has been inverted. It is now a presumption of guilt unless and until a court finds the accused "not guilty".
Opinion
As Michael Caine says, not many people know that
There's a word that describes the smell after rain, another for the rumble of a hungry stomach and one for when you don't want to get out of bed. "Whimsey" columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS bets you haven't heard of them…
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
Public toilets in Canberra seem to cost more than anywhere on earth to build. Luckily, Minister Chris Steel helped KEEPING UP THE ACT make sense of it all for you...
Opinion
Whistleblowers: has Dreyfus lost his moral compass?
"Mark Dreyfus has promoted his place as a proponent of whistleblower protection law. But his actions this week are in stark contradiction," writes legal columnist HUGH SELBY.
Opinion
Climate change will cook the insurance industry
"Not even the finest fine printer will save the insurance industry from the worldwide ravages of climate change," predicts "The Gadfly" columnist ROBERT MACKLIN.
Opinion
Optus crash confirms why cash still matters
Cash may no longer be king, but the Optus debacle shows it is still necessary, writes CHRIS VASANTKUMAR.
Opinion
Stay tuned to your daffy dials, Ken Behrens!
In this exclusive column, our ever-lovin’ CHIEF DUDERINO says that in the lead up to the 2024 election they're going to flick the loony switch: "I’d like to tell you everything we have planned, except we don’t even know ourselves!"
Arts
Potter takes environmental heat out of his kilns
It's one thing to talk about global warming and quite another thing to do something about it, as well-known Gundaroo potter, Ian Jones, has been discovering.
Arts & Entertainment
Lea’s stellar line-up of dancers
In her latest "Artsday" column, arts editor HELEN MUSA lists lots to see and hear around town this coming week.
Music
Enchanting program of magical music.
On their first Australian tour, violinist Noa Wildschut and pianist Elisabeth Brauss captivated the audience at Llewellyn Hall with an enchanting program of magical music, writes reviewer DANTE COSTA.
Theatre
Here come those bears… and Goldilocks
Here's arts editor HELEN MUSA'S latest burst of all-things-arts in this week's "Arts in the City" column.
Art
Bring out the life in Kngwarray’s awesome art
Arts editor HELEN MUSA says it's indisputable that Emily Kam Kngwarray is one of Australia's greatest artists, as the coming exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia, which bears her name, will show.
Theatre
Basile stands up to take the ‘Blame’
Arts editor HELEN MUSA lists events from comedy to classical in this week's 'Arts in the City' column.
Music
Duo triumphs with music to swoon to
"Harpist Rowan Phemister and violinist Lucy Macourt create a vibrant team of quality musicians." writes ROB KENNEDY, who reviews their "Serenade" concert.
Music
Standing ovation for young performers
LEN POWER reviews the first Australian concert of The Young Soloists at the Snow Concert Hall.
Exhibitions
Art of the body and heart exposed at National Gallery
An exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia looks at representations of the figure by female artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Lifestyle
Unlock secrets to ageless health and happiness
Whether it's exercising or socialising, painting or learning, this week “CityNews” speaks to Canberra businesses that celebrate seniors.
Sponsored Content
Lifestyle
Warm and welcoming early childhood centres
In this sponsored post, Capital Region Community Services executive manager of strategy and impact Heidi Prowse highlights the warm and welcoming educators in its early childhood education and care services.
Sponsored Content
Home & Garden
Three national gongs for local builders
Three ACT companies have won national awards across the residential, commercial and civil sectors.
Gardening
It’s all go in the summer veggie patch
The vegetable patch should be in full swing now as the heat has arrived; all the tomatoes, zucchini, corn and pumpkins can go into the garden, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Wine
When a drop of apophenia doesn’t go amiss
Winer writer RICHARD CALVER feels he was inexorably led, by an almost supernatural force, to write about Nero d’Avola.
Lifestyle
Services that support people with disabilities
“CityNews” has found the Canberra businesses who are here to offer support and guidance.
Sponsored Content
Lifestyle
Professional help in coping with all sorts of stress
“CityNews” spoke with the professionals who can help to manage and ease stress in every aspect of day-to-day life.
Sponsored Content
Medicine and wellbeing
Should we give a rat’s about covid RATs?
Should we still be using RATs to test for covid? HASSAN VALLY answers four key questions...
History
Moving story of Queanbeyan’s Boer War memorial
Social historian and journalist NICHOLE OVERALL shares the story of Queanbeyan's Boer War memorial and its long journey from Monaro Street to the Moore Park Memorial Rose Garden.
