"We would be grateful if either Prime Minister Albanese or Chief Minister Barr would cease treating us with such contempt and release the light rail business case." JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED revisit the political miseries of light rail.
"Please stop fining young families who are already struggling with the cost of living." Letter writer DIANNE M DEANE bemoans the penalties for just picking up kids from school.
Big-band buffs and video game enthusiasts will be heading for the Belconnen Community Centre at the end of the month for the second edition of Connexion Big Band’s video game music night, reports HELEN MUSA.
Earlier this year, the French government caused a stir with advice about how often you should wash your clothes. For sports clothes, it recommends up to three wears before you wash them. CAROLINA QUINTERO RODRIGUEZ takes a closer look.
"Our judges and magistrates spend a lot of time trying to sentence offenders in a way that respects the multiple aims of sentencing. It is, for the most part, a waste of time." HUGH SELBY bemoans the abysmal running of ACT prisons.
As Queenslanders prepared for a tropical cyclone, an Australian electric car company raced to fulfil an influx of orders to keep lights and fridges working.
In the avalanche of streaming services that are hitting the Aussie market, Binge may soon be buried, says streaming columnist NICK OVERALL.
Can you have too much of a good thing? Not when ace news photographer ANDREW CAMPBELL is covering the opening morning of the Canberra Balloon Spectacular. They are wonderful pictures!
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN whimsically looks at when the cost-of-living crisis collides with Lent.
Primary school students struggle to reach nationally recognised benchmarks for swimming and treading water, placing them at greater risk of drowning.
A new species of fish that lived in Australian freshwater lakes and rivers about 15 million years ago has been named after the ANU researcher who played a key role in its discovery.
A 24-year-old man has been extradited from Victoria where he fled after allegedly assaulting his partner in January.
A 19-year-old Higgins man, who was subject to good behaviour obligations, allegedly performed a burnout on an unregistered motorbike in the car park of the Belconnen Police Station.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has raised concerns about the broader hit to the global economy and trading markets from US tariffs.
Canberra Family Health Centre’s founder is Associate Professor Dr MARYSE BADAWY, whose medical passion has taken her across the globe. Now she is focusing her skills and expertise at a new practice in Canberra.
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The Royal Australian Mint is celebrating 60 years of history with the Mint60 Exhibition, which takes visitors on a journey from the Mint’s humble beginnings as a sheep paddock to its $6.5 million museum refurbishment in 2024.
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The days of the standard rectangular, timber pergola covering the back verandah are gone. Today, there’s a multitude of choices with different materials, different colours and different shapes, says Canberra engineer ANDY STODULKA.
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Primary school students struggle to reach nationally recognised benchmarks for swimming and treading water, placing them at greater risk of drowning.
A new species of fish that lived in Australian freshwater lakes and rivers about 15 million years ago has been named after the ANU researcher who played a key role in its discovery.
A 24-year-old man has been extradited from Victoria where he fled after allegedly assaulting his partner in January.
A 19-year-old Higgins man, who was subject to good behaviour obligations, allegedly performed a burnout on an unregistered motorbike in the car park of the Belconnen Police Station.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has raised concerns about the broader hit to the global economy and trading markets from US tariffs.
"Please stop fining young families who are already struggling with the cost of living." Letter writer DIANNE M DEANE bemoans the penalties for just picking up kids from school.
The Brumbies are bracing for a bounce-back performance from the NSW Waratahs in this weekend's Super Rugby Pacific derby in Sydney.
Crime bosses pulling the strings of alleged construction sector corruption will be the target of potential new laws detailed by the federal opposition leader.
"We would be grateful if either Prime Minister Albanese or Chief Minister Barr would cease treating us with such contempt and release the light rail business case." JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED revisit the political miseries of light rail.
Will voters fear PM Peter Dutton would be a surprise packet, asks political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"Our judges and magistrates spend a lot of time trying to sentence offenders in a way that respects the multiple aims of sentencing. It is, for the most part, a waste of time." HUGH SELBY bemoans the abysmal running of ACT prisons.
‘Icarus of the deep’: PREMA ARASU explains how a dying anglerfish became a social media sensation.
"As best I can describe it, the AMC is a bullies’ paradise. There’s a tight-knit, small group of staff who manage everybody and everything. Suck up to them, life is sweet. Stand in their way, then bad things happen," writes HUGH SELBY.
Never mind Cyclone Alfred, cartoonist PAUL DORIN reckons PM Anthony Albanese has his own storms up ahead.
KEEPING UP THE ACT presents Stations of the Very Cross, a story of the "loss-bills" according to Pope Gregory of Brindabella.
"It pains me deeply, as I’m sure it similarly affects all those former colleagues who toiled beneath the masthead to bring genuine news and heartfelt views to its distinguished readership," writes journalist ROBERT MACKLIN.
"Most male victims of sexual assault don't have their case heard. Of 138 audited reports, only 30% went to the police. Of those, 80% never made it to court. Of those that did, the conviction rate was a bit over 60%," writes HUGH SELBY.
"Every facility you contact for respite care is already at 95 per cent capacity and available rooms are as scarce as hen’s teeth... the aged-care situation in Canberra is in a catastrophic state," says letter writer CAROLE FORD, of Conder.
Arts editor HELEN MUSA has the antenna up and the latest Arts in the City column is a showcase of what she's heard.
Big-band buffs and video game enthusiasts will be heading for the Belconnen Community Centre at the end of the month for the second edition of Connexion Big Band’s video game music night, reports HELEN MUSA.
In another musical coup for Snow Concert Hall’s artistic director Ana de la Vega, a German orchestra with a unique conductor-less model is coming to Canberra next week.
SARAH BYRNE reviews Exquisite Harmonies, a Marais Project performance by Jennifer Eriksson and Anthony Abouhamad.
LEN POWER reviews the debut performance of the Penta Harp Ensemble.
In a piece of good news for opera-starved Canberrans, Canberra Theatre has announced a professional production of Puccini’s La Bohème for July, reports HELEN MUSA.
In the avalanche of streaming services that are hitting the Aussie market, Binge may soon be buried, says streaming columnist NICK OVERALL.
Jason Sudeikis is set to reprise his role as Richmond head coach Ted Lasso as a fourth series is announced.
Beatles great and peace advocate John Lennon's life and career is being celebrated with the launch of a commemorative coin in the UK.
Earlier this year, the French government caused a stir with advice about how often you should wash your clothes. For sports clothes, it recommends up to three wears before you wash them. CAROLINA QUINTERO RODRIGUEZ takes a closer look.
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN whimsically looks at when the cost-of-living crisis collides with Lent.
Marguerite daisies can flower all year, which makes them tricky to prune, says gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON.
"The supply of wine grapes exceeds demand and this is affecting those grape growers whose economic fortunes are dire because the crop they grow is worth less than the cost of production," writes wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
Canberra Family Health Centre’s founder is Associate Professor Dr MARYSE BADAWY, whose medical passion has taken her across the globe. Now she is focusing her skills and expertise at a new practice in Canberra.
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The Royal Australian Mint is celebrating 60 years of history with the Mint60 Exhibition, which takes visitors on a journey from the Mint’s humble beginnings as a sheep paddock to its $6.5 million museum refurbishment in 2024.
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"Tucked in the back of Lonsdale Street’s Branx Building is a wine bar with a cool vibe, an impressive wine list and a compact menu with interesting food that complements the top drops on offer," says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Post-covid Blake and Emmy felt it was truly time to refresh their business, but where to start? Chartered accountant GAIL FREEMAN knows the way.
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Don't let the snail-eating leopard slugs near the prized leopard plant, says gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON.
