"It’s certainly not the first mainstream movie to acknowledge that women have orgasms. But it’s very likely the first to discuss them with this degree of honesty and truth". DOUGAL MACDONALD reviews "Good Luck to You, Leo Grande".
"Aimless and lacking" and it's no stars for "Bosch & Rockit".
“Demented” is a highly original work that challenges notions of what makes a play. So says reviewer JOE WOODWARD.
Dr Benjamin Schwessinger is the 2022 ACT Emerging Scientist of the Year, for his commitment to supporting the ACT's environment and COVID-19 response.
It's not breaking news that Scott Morrison has trouble with women, but his treatment this week of Karen Andrews, his former home affairs minister, was particularly gratuitous, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"Maybe it is the joy audiences see on the player's faces, but it is certainly the quality of the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra's performance that makes its music something to treasure". Strong words from reviewer ROB KENNEDY.
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN looks at another critical medical shortage... bulk billing!
A bar or pub joke is a very common type of joke cycle – that being a collection of jokes about a single situation that display consistent narrative structure, says "Whimsy" columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
The diversity of Indian cuisine is mind-blowing; the colours are vibrant, spices exotic and smells sensational. At 7 by the lake, Kingston Foreshore, you can explore dishes from seven regions of India, writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Opponents of the Bungendore High School have been accused of trolling the new school's Facebook page, making disparaging comments about the project and its staff.
AN Indigenous health leader is calling on the ACT government to guarantee that female inmates at Canberra's jail are safe from predatory prison officers.
Road closures are in place in Civic as ACT Fire and Rescue respond to a fire on Bunda Street, in ground-floor restaurant Wilma, previously Kokomo's.
A new police task force targeting car thefts and dangerous driving has made 18 arrests and laid more than 70 charges in its first three weeks of operation.
A man in his 90s has died with COVID-19, bringing Canberra’s pandemic death toll to 117.
It’s time to close the loop on last century’s harmful take-make-waste production practices and consumption behaviours, says HELEN OAKEY, of the Conservation Council ACT Region.
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Musician Duncan Lorien says his Understanding Reading & Playing Music Seminar, at the ANU School of Music, September 16-18, is the simplest, easiest and fastest way to learn to read music so you can play anything.
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'As long as I breathe, I will be out there advocating for people who don't have a voice', indigenous leader Julie Tongs told BELINDA STRAHORN in this frank and fearless interview.
Opponents of the Bungendore High School have been accused of trolling the new school's Facebook page, making disparaging comments about the project and its staff.
AN Indigenous health leader is calling on the ACT government to guarantee that female inmates at Canberra's jail are safe from predatory prison officers.
Road closures are in place in Civic as ACT Fire and Rescue respond to a fire on Bunda Street, in ground-floor restaurant Wilma, previously Kokomo's.
A new police task force targeting car thefts and dangerous driving has made 18 arrests and laid more than 70 charges in its first three weeks of operation.
A man in his 90s has died with COVID-19, bringing Canberra’s pandemic death toll to 117.
Canberra's police union boss says it's never been more dangerous to be a police officer in the ACT, following the attack of an off-duty officer.
Dr Benjamin Schwessinger is the 2022 ACT Emerging Scientist of the Year, for his commitment to supporting the ACT's environment and COVID-19 response.
Whitlam's first playground 'Blue Poles park' has been officially opened today (August 18), offering a water-play area, native shrubs and boulders.
JUDY Lind has been appointed the new CEO of the ACT Integrity Commission.
It's not breaking news that Scott Morrison has trouble with women, but his treatment this week of Karen Andrews, his former home affairs minister, was particularly gratuitous, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Scott Morrison's news conference did nothing to counter the damage from what’s been revealed about his putting himself into five ministries, without announcement and in most cases without the occupants knowing, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN looks at another critical medical shortage... bulk billing!
A bar or pub joke is a very common type of joke cycle – that being a collection of jokes about a single situation that display consistent narrative structure, says "Whimsy" columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
"By making his 'gentle urbanism' announcement, maybe Barr has seen the errors of his ways and has realised how awful his urban development is," ponders "Canberra Matters" columnist PAUL COSTIGAN.
KEEPING UP THE ACT reveals the government plan to make the ACT fully self-congratulatory by 2024.
Letter writer ROSS KELLY, of Monash, says: "It seems the recent wet spell has created permanently damp ground that has allowed leeches to migrate hundreds of metres from creeks and storm drains, to our doorsteps." That's right, leeches!
Why is commonsense such a struggle? Why are so many neighbourhoods banging their heads against the brick wall of bureaucracy? So many questions, but so few answers. It's "Seven Days" with IAN MEIKLE.
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN looks at the classroom response to the teacher shortage.
"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.
Author of 29 books, "The Gadfly" columnist ROBERT MACKLIN shares a glimpse of the crazy, self-absorbing life of the long-distance writer.
"It’s certainly not the first mainstream movie to acknowledge that women have orgasms. But it’s very likely the first to discuss them with this degree of honesty and truth". DOUGAL MACDONALD reviews "Good Luck to You, Leo Grande".
“Demented” is a highly original work that challenges notions of what makes a play. So says reviewer JOE WOODWARD.
Reviewer GRAHAM McDONALD enjoys a journey through the history of the tango.
DANTE COSTA reviews the internationally acclaimed Z.E.N. Trio.
"Maybe it is the joy audiences see on the player's faces, but it is certainly the quality of the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra's performance that makes its music something to treasure". Strong words from reviewer ROB KENNEDY.
Here's a burst of weekend arts from HELEN MUSA.
The annual DESIGN Canberra Festival will return in November for its ninth anniversary to celebrate art, spread across the nation's capital.
"IT is a privilege to be in a room with a musician with a total mastery of his craft. Flamenco guitarist Paco Peña is one of those musicians." So says reviewer graham McDONALD.
In this sponsored post, “CityNews” speaks with a variety of experts, all driven to share their skills and services with the ACT region.
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Not everyone's thrilled about father's Day, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Don’t know what to get Dad this Father’s Day? “CityNews” has a handy guide to help find him something special.
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It’s time to close the loop on last century’s harmful take-make-waste production practices and consumption behaviours, says HELEN OAKEY, of the Conservation Council ACT Region.
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The diversity of Indian cuisine is mind-blowing; the colours are vibrant, spices exotic and smells sensational. At 7 by the lake, Kingston Foreshore, you can explore dishes from seven regions of India, writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
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.
This week “CityNews” speaks with Canberra’s beauty specialists who help to make clients look and feel amazing.
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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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The rising cost of living is taking its toll on families, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
