Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN looks at the classroom response to the teacher shortage.
- Opinion
- Arts & Entertainment
Adventure and humour in the lap of the gods
It would be unlikely for anyone with a subscription to a streaming platform not to have encountered the influence of Neil Gaiman in some shape or form, writes "Streaming" columnist NICK OVERALL.
- News
Researchers lay out lead problems in backyard eggs
THERE'S nothing like the fresh eggs from your own hens, the more than 400,000 Australians who keep backyard chooks will tell you. Unfortunately, it’s often not just freshness and flavour that set their eggs apart from those in the shops.
- News
Police recover builders’ stolen tools
POLICE have recovered a "substantial" number of tools worth more than $20,000 suspected of being stolen from construction sites across Canberra.
- Lifestyle
A climbing rose for springtime
Climbing roses are easy to grow and, if pruned properly, can put on a big show of flowers in spring and summer, says gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON.
- Opinion
The real deal on electric cars is in the Congo
"While most of us look forward to having access to an affordable electric vehicle, there is a serious human rights issue that needs to be considered as society makes the switch.," says "Canberra Matters" columnist PAUL COSTIGAN.
- News
Movie review / ‘Everybody’s Oma’
"This Australian documentary is a gentle message film observing a family dealing with a tension that its members neither expected or deserved," writes reviewer DOUGAL MACDONALD.
- News
Movie review / ‘Die Wannseekonferenz’
This is not the first film to try to capture the processes that in a Nazi way, gave an air of legality to the Holocaust. But it is the first to follow the minutes of the meeting as recorded by Adolf Eichmann, says reviewer DOUGAL MACDONALD.
- News
Wounds – what you can’t see, you don’t know
Chronic wounds are the hidden pandemic in our community, says podiatrist ALLAN DONNELLY, disabling the economy and lives of the people and carers who look after them.
News
Six consecutive days of covid deaths as infections fall
A man in his 20s has been identified as the latest ACT death with covid. He is the territory's 110th victim since the pandemic began in March 2020.
News
Out last month, man arrested again
A newly formed police taskforce targeting high-risk driving behaviours and stolen vehicles has arrested an 18-year-old man released on an Intensive Corrections Order last month.
News
Police to scour reserve for clues from 2017 case
Investigations into Jean Policarpio's disappearance in 2017 will continue in Mulligans Flat this weekend (August 13-14), with a 50+ people search team.
News
Update: Missing woman located
UPDATE: Friday, August 12, 2:30pm: Police report that 56-year-old Sheila Harrison has been located.
News
109th covid death one year on from second lockdown
The ACT has recorded it's 109th COVID-19 death today (August 12), one year after Canberra entered its second lockdown.
Lifestyle
Big, new pharmacy ‘bursting’ with value offers
The Your Discount Chemist Group has announced the imminent opening of one of its largest superstores in Tuggeranong ACT.
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Lifestyle
Inflation and interest rates: How will the stock market respond?
In this column, EMMA SMITH, for Admiral Markets, asks what happens when inflation reaches insane levels? What will be the impact of interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank? And how will inflation and interest rates affect the stock market?
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Lifestyle
Creating a world where students never stop believing
The Canberra Girls Grammar School's Whole School Open Day on Thursday, September 8, is inviting prospective families to discover a school community that celebrates diversity, academic excellence and independence.
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News
Six consecutive days of covid deaths as infections fall
A man in his 20s has been identified as the latest ACT death with covid. He is the territory's 110th victim since the pandemic began in March 2020.
Police
Out last month, man arrested again
A newly formed police taskforce targeting high-risk driving behaviours and stolen vehicles has arrested an 18-year-old man released on an Intensive Corrections Order last month.
News
Researchers lay out lead problems in backyard eggs
THERE'S nothing like the fresh eggs from your own hens, the more than 400,000 Australians who keep backyard chooks will tell you. Unfortunately, it’s often not just freshness and flavour that set their eggs apart from those in the shops.
News
Police recover builders’ stolen tools
POLICE have recovered a "substantial" number of tools worth more than $20,000 suspected of being stolen from construction sites across Canberra.
Police
Police to scour reserve for clues from 2017 case
Investigations into Jean Policarpio's disappearance in 2017 will continue in Mulligans Flat this weekend (August 13-14), with a 50+ people search team.
News
Update: Missing woman located
UPDATE: Friday, August 12, 2:30pm: Police report that 56-year-old Sheila Harrison has been located.
News
Movie review / ‘Everybody’s Oma’
"This Australian documentary is a gentle message film observing a family dealing with a tension that its members neither expected or deserved," writes reviewer DOUGAL MACDONALD.
News
Movie review / ‘Die Wannseekonferenz’
This is not the first film to try to capture the processes that in a Nazi way, gave an air of legality to the Holocaust. But it is the first to follow the minutes of the meeting as recorded by Adolf Eichmann, says reviewer DOUGAL MACDONALD.
News
109th covid death one year on from second lockdown
The ACT has recorded it's 109th COVID-19 death today (August 12), one year after Canberra entered its second lockdown.
Daily Puzzles
The Liberals in Victoria and NSW could have a good deal to fear if the tide runs again for teals, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
The Chinese reaction to United States Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit further escalated tensions in our region, as China becomes more bellicose in language and action, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
NSW government stares into an electoral abyss
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Climate win leaves opposition looking like a stranded asset
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Territory rights vote likely this week
Government falls behind meeting PS super liability goal
Views
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN looks at the classroom response to the teacher shortage.
Opinion
The real deal on electric cars is in the Congo
"While most of us look forward to having access to an affordable electric vehicle, there is a serious human rights issue that needs to be considered as society makes the switch.," says "Canberra Matters" columnist PAUL COSTIGAN.
Opinion
When the shaving cream looks back at you
Author of 29 books, "The Gadfly" columnist ROBERT MACKLIN shares a glimpse of the crazy, self-absorbing life of the long-distance writer.
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
KEEPING UP THE ACT discovers a new celestial super-massive black hole... right here in Canberra!
Opinion
There’s no positive news about social housing
"The ACT government has a target of 15 per cent of social housing within new multi-unit developments. That target was ignored when social-housing sites were sold for development along Northbourne Avenue," says columnist PAUL COSTIGAN.
Opinion
Dangers behind ‘mundane’ taunt on health symptoms
JON STANHOPE and KHALID AHMED are concerned at the bureaucratic mocking of people seeking care at an emergency department because of a subjective assessment that their condition is 'mundane', but it all comes down to underfunding.
Letters
More to the environment than cute furry animals
Letter writer JONATHAN MILLER says significant societal change will be needed to address the drivers of environmental decline.
Opinion
Barr goes crackerdog in ‘crazier’ radio interview
The chief minister was an embarrassment to his position with a performance on radio that "Seven Days" columnist IAN MEIKLE – not a psychologist – says gave a startling insight into a man realising perhaps the spin is coming unstuck.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN wonders about the effectiveness of herd immunity.
Arts
Adventure and humour in the lap of the gods
It would be unlikely for anyone with a subscription to a streaming platform not to have encountered the influence of Neil Gaiman in some shape or form, writes "Streaming" columnist NICK OVERALL.
Arts & Entertainment
Artsday / Winter dinner to mark Indonesian celebration
Another week of arts and events around Canberra highlighted in HELEN MUSA's latest "Artsday" column.
Photography
Identity connects photo exhibitions
“Identity" connects the works of five artists exhibiting at the Huw Davis Gallery, says reviewer CON BOEKEL.
Music
Howat puts his research to work on the keyboard
TONY MAGEE reviews a concert of unorthodox interpretations of well known works.
Arts & Entertainment
Artsday / Lola Lust tops the bill
What's what and who's where this weekend? Arts editor HELEN MUSA has a look at the weekend arts menu in her latest "Artsday" column.
Music
‘Marvellous’ keyboards step into the spotlight
GRAHAM McDONALD reviews a lecture/concert where the stars were some of the School of Music's keyboard collection.
Reviews
One piano, four hands, too good!
Reviewer ROB KENNEDY lavishes praise on a "so together" performance from piano duo Stephanie and Edward Neeman.
Theatre
Playwright goes to water for dramatic inspiration
It's been a whirlwind two years for Canberra playwright Dylan Van Den Berg, reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Theatre
Downer takes the arts reins at Tuggeranong
Caroline Downer is the new CEO of Tuggeranong Arts Centre, but she's no stranger to Canberra, reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Lifestyle
A climbing rose for springtime
Climbing roses are easy to grow and, if pruned properly, can put on a big show of flowers in spring and summer, says gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON.
Lifestyle
Beauty specialists help people look and feel good
This week “CityNews” speaks with Canberra’s beauty specialists who help to make clients look and feel amazing.
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Lifestyle
There’s lots to see and do at the south coast
This week "CityNews" spoke to businesses and tourist destinations throughout the south coast that are perfect stops on a holiday away.
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Lifestyle
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
The rising cost of living is taking its toll on families, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Dining
Dining / Manuka’s haven for those craving Thai
Dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON says, post pandemic, there’s something soul satisfying about visiting oldie-goldie favourite restaurants. So she headed off to to Thai Cornar.
Personal finance
Bill threatens PS pension entitlements
There is a new Bill before the federal parliament that, if passed, will directly impact the pensions of some public servants in Canberra, writes chartered accountant GAIL FREEMAN.
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Wine
Old Croatian grape’s journey to a life of zin
Wine writer RICHARD CALVER tracks the progress of a humble Croatian to being the premier grape of California.
Lifestyle
Big, new pharmacy ‘bursting’ with value offers
The Your Discount Chemist Group has announced the imminent opening of one of its largest superstores in Tuggeranong ACT.
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Sport
Holly bowls her way back to the basics
Sport columnist SIMON ANDERSON catches up with a new ACT Meteors recruit bursting with ambition for the upcoming cricket season.
