‘Paradox of Pompeii’ to be told through everyday relics
Casts of volcano victims, detailed frescoes, carbonised bread and other ancient artefacts will help illustrate the story of Pompeii in a new Australian exhibit.
- Arts & Entertainment
- News
Libs promise a world-class stadium by the lake
“A world-class stadium located at the Acton Waterfront, in close proximity to restaurants, bars and hotels will revitalise not only the city centre, but all of Canberra,” says Canberra Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee.
- Politics
Are Labor and the Greens getting divorced?
"The Greens and Labor have been arm-wrestling for years to be the most progressive political party. By accusing Labor of refusing to look after the most vulnerable, the Greens appear more progressive," writes columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
- Lifestyle
Still or sparkling? Which water is better for your health?
Still or sparkling? It’s a question you’ll commonly hear in a café or restaurant and you probably have a preference. But is there any difference for your health? CHRISTIAN MORO and CHARLOTTE PHELPS have the answer.
- News
AI is coming to your smartphone but not the guardrails
Tech giant Apple is expected to launch its first iPhones with generative AI within days but experts say the technology still lacks safeguards.
- Arts & Entertainment
‘Sexy, pin-sharp’ cast deliver a slick Chicago
"The well known story of murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery, treachery and “All That Jazz” was given a slick, sparkling and entertaining outing." IAN McLEAN reviews Chicago.
- Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Here's an unexpected virtue of an electric car, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
- Arts & Entertainment
All hell breaks loose when Zeus spots a wrinkle
Streaming columnist NICK OVERALL previews Kaos, the 10-episode, modern reinvention of Greek mythology that pits an arrogant swath of deities against each other as they scramble for control of Mount Olympus.
- Politics
What if Bill Shorten had become PM in 2019?
Former Labor opposition leader Bill Shorten has announced his retirement from federal politics. Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN poses the question: What if he had become PM in 2019?
News
Social media ban a ‘bandaid response’ to online harms
Misogyny, racism, hate speech and other issues will continue to fester on the internet, even if children are banned from social media, according to an expert.
News
Woman charged with driving at former partner, twice
A 30-year-old woman has been charged with allegedly trying to run over her former partner during an incident in Dickson on Monday.
News
Driver’s rego problem just got worse
Police spotted an unregistered gold Subaru station wagon travelling on Hindmarsh Drive, Weston, on Monday afternoon and attempted to stop the car for a registration check. That's when things got worse.
News
Most voters open to lower home prices, says poll
Australia's housing affordability mess has most voters in favour of lower prices and backing tax reform and other policy interventions to ease pressures.
News
PM vows to get kids off social media
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promises to legislate minimum age for kids’ access to social media.
Social media negatively impacting teens’ life satisfaction
Election shock: Libs disendorse MLA
Why don’t pollies see the need for public toilets?
Man dies after falling from car on Anzac Parade
Women ditching part-time as COVID redefines flexibility
Truck protest to disrupt morning traffic
News
How electric cars could drive energy change
Motorists could support Australia's national electricity grid by using their cars as batteries, a report says, but policies and standards need to change.
Lifestyle
Help! The 5 most common after-hours plumbing issues
In this sponsored post, DAVID ELLINGSEN, CEO of Plumbing and Gas Pty Ltd, explains how to handle the top five after-hours plumbing emergencies homeowners face, including burst pipes and clogged drains, to avoid costly repairs.
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Lifestyle
Dr Henriette’s ‘tremendous journey of innovation’
Integrated Dental Canberra provides preventative, cosmetic and restorative specialty services, but, it’s their commitment to creating a sanctuary of calm that Dr Henriette says is the driving force behind her trauma-informed practice.
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News
Social media ban a ‘bandaid response’ to online harms
Misogyny, racism, hate speech and other issues will continue to fester on the internet, even if children are banned from social media, according to an expert.
Police
Woman charged with driving at former partner, twice
A 30-year-old woman has been charged with allegedly trying to run over her former partner during an incident in Dickson on Monday.
Police
Driver’s rego problem just got worse
Police spotted an unregistered gold Subaru station wagon travelling on Hindmarsh Drive, Weston, on Monday afternoon and attempted to stop the car for a registration check. That's when things got worse.
National news
Most voters open to lower home prices, says poll
Australia's housing affordability mess has most voters in favour of lower prices and backing tax reform and other policy interventions to ease pressures.
Politics
PM vows to get kids off social media
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promises to legislate minimum age for kids’ access to social media.
Technology
Social media negatively impacting teens’ life satisfaction
Social media is negatively impacting the life satisfaction of Australian high school students, according to the latest findings from Australia’s largest survey of young people.
Politics
Election shock: Libs disendorse MLA
With only weeks to the October 19 ACT election, the Canberra Liberals have suddenly disendorsed Ginninderra candidate and sitting MLA Elizabeth Kikkert.
News
Libs promise a world-class stadium by the lake
“A world-class stadium located at the Acton Waterfront, in close proximity to restaurants, bars and hotels will revitalise not only the city centre, but all of Canberra,” says Canberra Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee.
Police
Man dies after falling from car on Anzac Parade
A 31-year-old man is dead after falling from a moving vehicle that was travelling southbound on Anzac Parade on Monday afternoon.
Daily Puzzles
"The Greens and Labor have been arm-wrestling for years to be the most progressive political party. By accusing Labor of refusing to look after the most vulnerable, the Greens appear more progressive," writes columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
Former Labor opposition leader Bill Shorten has announced his retirement from federal politics. Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN poses the question: What if he had become PM in 2019?
Finally, the Libs clean out the NSW stable
Help for anyone perplexed by voting complexities
‘Smashed’: Nowhere to turn to get out of the economic impasse
Harris’ honeymoon over, now it gets harder to make gains
Goodbye CFMEU or hello trench war?
Labor tries casting Dutton as Trump, what’s the thinking?
Views
Why don’t pollies see the need for public toilets?
"Why cannot the local ACT politicians understand that each shopping centre needs a public toilet as do many picnic areas such as Yarramundi reach," say letter writers KARNA and JULINA O'DEA.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Here's an unexpected virtue of an electric car, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Opinion
Of greenwashing, whitewashing and the power of forgiveness
"All prosecutors, and all judges, should heed Portia’s words in The Merchant of Venice: 'The quality of mercy is not strained. It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven...' Legal columnist HUGH SELBY sees lessons for lawyers everywhere.
Opinion
Funding to fight family violence can’t wait
New government funding for family violence is unprecedented, but it can’t afford to wait, says ANASTASIA POWELL.
Opinion
How minutes and hours make for confusing times
"The current 12-hour system is idiotic. Fortunately, it would not often be the case that 12 midday would be confused with 12 midnight.," writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
Opinion
I’ve never met an Aboriginal I didn’t like
"Why do our white compatriots so easily forgive the British for not just stealing the Aboriginals’ homeland but then trying to wipe them out," asks The Gadfly columnist ROBERT MACKLIN.
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
A word from our Divine Seizer Barrus Pompus Maximus: "Hipsters, gypsters and gender betwixters, lend me your ears, along with all your money... "
Opinion
Brazil bans X, will other countries follow?
Brazil just banned the social media platform X. Could other countries follow suit, asks TARIQ CHOUCAIR.
Letters
Saddened by the decay of our beautiful city
"Has the Labor-Greens government just given up on Canberra? Ten years or even five years ago it wasn’t like this," says letter writer RACHAEL NANO, of Lyons.
Arts
Deep bond unites artwork in times of climate change
KERRY-ANNE COUSINS reviews a joint exhibition by Alex Asch and Mariana del Castillo.
Exhibitions
‘Paradox of Pompeii’ to be told through everyday relics
Casts of volcano victims, detailed frescoes, carbonised bread and other ancient artefacts will help illustrate the story of Pompeii in a new Australian exhibit.
Arts & Entertainment
A work about work experiences
Here's the Arts in the City column, HELEN MUSA's latest weekly wrap of all-things-art around the national capital.
Arts & Entertainment
Local region sculptors head for Swell show
Two of the best-known sculptors in the immediate region are part of the international display at this year’s Swell Sculpture Festival at Currumbin Beach on the Gold Coast.
Music
A reel world perfomance from the NCO
"Under music director Louis Sharpe, the National Capital Orchestra, in its first performance at Snow Concert Hall, played a selection of uplifting and uproarious music from the movies," writes reviewer ROB KENNEDY.
Update
‘My heart is broken’: Nicole Kidman’s mother dies
Nicole Kidman has been unable to receive an award for best actress at the Venice International Film Festival in person after the sudden death of her "beautiful, brave" mother.
Music
Sally and friends bring flute quintets back to life
"In a rare treat for Canberra music lovers, flautist Sally Walker joined by musician-collaborators from Adelaide, brought to life the flute quintets of Italian composer Luigi Boccherini," writes reviewer HELEN MUSA.
Craft
Changing of the guard at the woodworks
At a champagne “changing-of-the-guard” ceremony held in Bungendore Woodworks’ Octagon Gallery on Saturday, retiring artistic director David MacLaren announced his successor.
Musical Theatre
‘Sexy, pin-sharp’ cast deliver a slick Chicago
"The well known story of murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery, treachery and “All That Jazz” was given a slick, sparkling and entertaining outing." IAN McLEAN reviews Chicago.
Lifestyle
Still or sparkling? Which water is better for your health?
Still or sparkling? It’s a question you’ll commonly hear in a café or restaurant and you probably have a preference. But is there any difference for your health? CHRISTIAN MORO and CHARLOTTE PHELPS have the answer.
Gardening
Ground cover with the electric-blues
Gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON sings the praises of a terrific little ground cover that also looks good in a hanging basket.
Lifestyle
Go west for a strong sense of care and community
In this feature CityNews speaks with people and businesses who have established themselves in Weston Creek and Molonglo.
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Lifestyle
Specialists helping clients look good and feel good
In this feature CityNews speaks with Canberra’s beauty and health specialists who help to make their clients look and feel amazing.
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Wine
So close, but so far from Penfolds’ Peter
"Despite the fact that the standard bottle of Bin 180 sells for $1180 (such synchronicity!), the three-litre bottles were more than 15 times as expensive, with people being prepared to pay for the unique," says wine writer RICHARD CALVER.
Dining
Flavour rewards on the Lebanese journey
"The food is the true star at Azima, backed by knowledgeable and efficient service. We popped by for lunch and left excited, having worshipped every dish" writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Gardening
Weather warms, here come the moths
Now is the time to prepare for the fight against codling moths. In the next few weeks, as the weather warms, they'll be out, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Home & Garden
Help! The 5 most common after-hours plumbing issues
In this sponsored post, DAVID ELLINGSEN, CEO of Plumbing and Gas Pty Ltd, explains how to handle the top five after-hours plumbing emergencies homeowners face, including burst pipes and clogged drains, to avoid costly repairs.
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