Toddler milk ‘a myth that needs to be busted’
Milk formulas for toddlers are unnecessary, unhealthy and should be subject to stricter marketing rules, the Australian Medical Association says.
- News
- Lifestyle
Bliss in the bush: women-only treks take off
Women-only hiking trips are gaining popularity amid a recent internet debate showing many would prefer to encounter a bear rather than a man in a forest.
- Arts & Entertainment
Horror tales of rude, messy, creepy roommates
Everyone has heard stories of nightmare roommates, says streaming columnist NICK OVERALL, but here are some real shockers...
- News
Women retire early as Senate wrestles menopause leave
Countless Australian women are suffering in silence and taking themselves out of storied careers early due to their experiences with menopause
- Lifestyle
But there’s always room for a casuarina
In a native garden there's always room for a casuarina. They range from large trees to ground covers, says gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON.
- News
Coffin plate of the man who named Australia heads to SA
A lead plate that identified the lost grave of Matthew Flinders, the man who named Australia, will come down under for display after his re-burial in the UK.
- Politics
Farrell faces the rough road to historic electoral reform
Labor's Don Farrell has an electoral reform blueprint, but it could be a rough road to implementation, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
- Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN casts a wry eye to the housing crisis.
- Arts & Entertainment
Rescuing Gauguin’s art from the predator artist
In the international art world, Gauguin is a box-office hit. How do galleries balance Gauguin commercial success with heightened public sensitivity to issues of gender, race and colonial appropriation, asks book reviewer COLIN STEELE.
News
Australian leaders condemn violence after Trump attack
An apparent shooting at a Donald Trump rally in the US has been widely condemned as political leaders decry any violence in the democratic process.
News
‘All options on table’ to halt alleged union-bikie link
Allegations that CFMEU delegates have links to the underworld has prompted the minister to put the union on notice there will be appropriate repercussions.
Arts & Entertainment
Rebel Wilson sued for defamation in battle over movie
Rebel Wilson is being sued for defamation after accusing the producers of her movie The Deb of bad behaviour, embezzling funds and blocking the film's premiere.
News
Army vetting methods questioned after spy couple arrest
The prime minister has defended the army's recruitment procedures following questions over two Russian Australians being charged with espionage offences.
News
Workers begrudgingly return to the office
Australian workers are having office attendance increasingly mandated, but bosses demanding employees attend may have better luck offering flexibility.
Victoria backs probe into ‘serious’ Setka, union claims
‘Back off’: PM blasts Russia over alleged spy couple
‘Important’ Kyrgios could be back at US Open: Djokovic
‘Pray for answers’: hunt for killer of Aussie couple
‘No ongoing threat’ as accused Russian spies remanded
Australia munitions aid ‘won’t be the last’ for Ukraine
Lifestyle
A gentle Roar: ACT dentist wins national awards
Canberra dentist DR HENRIETTE MACRI-ETIENNE has been presented with a Making Waves Award and a Wildcat of the Year Award by the national business group Roar Success at a gala presentation on the Gold Coast.
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Lifestyle
Positive changes come with same sharp client focus
Long-established, local accounting firm, Hussey & Hussey, has gone through some positive changes lately, says client manager and senior associate CHARLOTTE WANG.
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Lifestyle
Dentists keen to take long-term care of your teeth
"It’s not just fixing a hole in someone’s tooth… there's a person attached to those teeth and we aim to provide long-term care." Meet the Curtin Dental team, a practice that's all about longevity, says NIRAN PATHMAPERUMA and TIFFANY TAM.
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News
Toddler milk ‘a myth that needs to be busted’
Milk formulas for toddlers are unnecessary, unhealthy and should be subject to stricter marketing rules, the Australian Medical Association says.
Politics
Australian leaders condemn violence after Trump attack
An apparent shooting at a Donald Trump rally in the US has been widely condemned as political leaders decry any violence in the democratic process.
Politics
‘All options on table’ to halt alleged union-bikie link
Allegations that CFMEU delegates have links to the underworld has prompted the minister to put the union on notice there will be appropriate repercussions.
National news
Army vetting methods questioned after spy couple arrest
The prime minister has defended the army's recruitment procedures following questions over two Russian Australians being charged with espionage offences.
National news
Workers begrudgingly return to the office
Australian workers are having office attendance increasingly mandated, but bosses demanding employees attend may have better luck offering flexibility.
Update
Victoria backs probe into ‘serious’ Setka, union claims
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has fired a parting shot at controversial Victorian construction union boss John Setka following his sudden resignation.
National news
‘Back off’: PM blasts Russia over alleged spy couple
Anthony Albanese has slapped down Russian accusations Australia was fanning "anti-Russian paranoia" after two people were charged with espionage offences.
Health
Women retire early as Senate wrestles menopause leave
Countless Australian women are suffering in silence and taking themselves out of storied careers early due to their experiences with menopause
News
Coffin plate of the man who named Australia heads to SA
A lead plate that identified the lost grave of Matthew Flinders, the man who named Australia, will come down under for display after his re-burial in the UK.
Daily Puzzles
Labor's Don Farrell has an electoral reform blueprint, but it could be a rough road to implementation, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"The government is in a bind. If it meets its revenue estimates, it will have been at a significant impost on households. If its revenue estimates fall short, its claims of budget recovery cannot be met," write JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED.
Payman upset exposes Labor’s structural problem
It’s caucus that’s changed, not Labor’s pledge
Payman potshots only expose Labor to self-harm
Labour’s thumping win, but what does it all mean?
There’s never been a Labor ‘rat’ like Payman
Here’s the AI tip: Rattenbury for chief minister!
Views
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN casts a wry eye to the housing crisis.
Opinion
For all our sakes, Joe, it’s time to go
"Younger leaders will make mistakes, even create catastrophes, but they offer something that old fogeys can’t: vision, excitement, a feeling of belonging, and hope," writes (mature) columnist HUGH SELBY.
Opinion
Fading memories as the ABC falls to pieces
"On any given day, the ABC's viewing line-up is overwhelmed by repeats; most of the rest are BBC propaganda freebees such as Antiques Roadshow or Grand Designs," writes The Gadfly columnist ROBERT MACKLIN.
Opinion
‘Hey, you look like Adam Sandler.’ ‘Yeah, I know.’
Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS says being a celebrity usually implies a favourable public image, as opposed to someone who is merely “famous” or “notable”, or even worse – “infamous” or “notorious”.
Opinion
Why insecurity is just as stupid as arrogance
"Love is lifting your friends. Tackling them before they do Stupid, inviting them to do what’s right and reminding them that they are good enough." ANTONIO DI DIO continues his series of Short History of Kindness columns.
Opinion
Amnesia, that’s my cure for CIT corruption woes
"We’ve now brought all of our wanky advice in-house, with more CIT senior bureaucrats being employed than ever before!" Minister Chris Catastrophe reveals how things have changed at the CIT to KEEPING UP THE ACT.
Opinion
Faith-based politics is nothing new, what’s the PM’s problem?
Faith-based politics is nothing new in Australia – so what’s Albanese really worried about, asks FRANK BONGIORNO.
Letters
We deserve to know why CEO did what she did
"Having paid someone more than $700,000 over two years while not carrying out any specified duties, the public deserves some honest enlightenment instead of just being told about a well-timed retreat from the public payroll," says SUE DYER.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Joe Biden's chances of re-election look sunk, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Arts
Rebel Wilson sued for defamation in battle over movie
Rebel Wilson is being sued for defamation after accusing the producers of her movie The Deb of bad behaviour, embezzling funds and blocking the film's premiere.
Streaming
Horror tales of rude, messy, creepy roommates
Everyone has heard stories of nightmare roommates, says streaming columnist NICK OVERALL, but here are some real shockers...
Music
Trio shines amid musical treasures
"Can a piece of music be considered a valuable treasure? The question was answered in Selby & Friends' latest concert, Jewels in the Crown," writes reviewer ROB KENNEDY.
Music
Cellist pays immersive homage to a wonderful world
French cellist Christian Pierre La Marca is coming to Snow Concert Hall with his immersive multimedia concert, Wonderful World.
Dance
Canberra Legs dancers head for Chinese festival
Canberra dancers from Legs Performing Arts is soon heading to the 2024 Tianjin International Children’s Festival, the only Australian delegation to be invited this year.
Music
Macy and her music pack The Playhouse
"Attracted by the promise that Gray would sing every song from the On How Life Is album, the audience seemed to know every lyric of every song, whenever invited to sing along, which was often." BILL STEPHENS reviews the Macy Gray concert.
Books
Rescuing Gauguin’s art from the predator artist
In the international art world, Gauguin is a box-office hit. How do galleries balance Gauguin commercial success with heightened public sensitivity to issues of gender, race and colonial appropriation, asks book reviewer COLIN STEELE.
Theatre
‘Fire’ fundraiser hopes to put Armstrong back on stage
In an unsteady funding climate, you’ve got to be resourceful, and Dianna Nixon, has resourcefulness in spades. She will be presenting a reading of Fire, as a fundraiser for her ongoing project to see Millicent Armstrong, back on stage.
Update
Theatre celebration for the life of Stephen Pike
A celebration of the life and achievements of Stephen Pike will be held at Erindale Theatre, 2pm, Sunday August 25.
Lifestyle
Bliss in the bush: women-only treks take off
Women-only hiking trips are gaining popularity amid a recent internet debate showing many would prefer to encounter a bear rather than a man in a forest.
Gardening
But there’s always room for a casuarina
In a native garden there's always room for a casuarina. They range from large trees to ground covers, says gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON.
Wine
Help for wineries, but not Canberra’s
The federal government has finally stepped up to help the struggling wine industry dealing with, among other things, the oversupply of red wine. But the largesse doesn't run to much of the Canberra Wine District, writes RICHARD CALVER.
Lifestyle
The people who put pet care first
CityNews has rounded up the best in the business when it comes to looking for a pet, and how to look after the ones that are already part of the family.
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Dining
All Greek and well worth a visit
The vibrant world of Greek gastronomy is becoming increasingly abundant in Canberra, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Lifestyle
Don’t suffer in silence when it comes to pain
National Pain Week 2024, July 22-July 28, aims to bring awareness to the condition and encourage people to seek support and advice from others, rather than suffering in silence.
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Gardening
Almost mid-winter, but there’s still interest
It's almost mid-winter, the soil will be cold, the garden is dormant and growth of plants is at a minimum, says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Lifestyle
So many ways to improve health and wellbeing
CityNews speaks with a variety of health experts, all passionate about the wellbeing of their patients.
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Health & Fitness
A gentle Roar: ACT dentist wins national awards
Canberra dentist DR HENRIETTE MACRI-ETIENNE has been presented with a Making Waves Award and a Wildcat of the Year Award by the national business group Roar Success at a gala presentation on the Gold Coast.
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