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Canberra Today 13°/17° | Thursday, April 18, 2024 | Digital Edition | Crossword & Sudoku

A brothel, a drunken driver and bus full of Grammar girls… welcome to Gail Ford’s first taste of touring in Russia. In this week’s edition, ELERI HARRIS meets the Canberra author whose love for the country 20 years later is undimmed. Elsewhere, photographer SILAS BROWN showcases the artistic presence of graffiti that tattoos the city, and dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON enjoys some soul-satisfying food in Manuka. There’s always more, of course, and it’s just a click away…

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