On remand, but sent to Goulburn jail; that went well!
"Legal rights are not trivial, not to be applied or ignored on a whim, not ignored because of a power imbalance between the parties." HUGH SELBY reveals another failure by ACT Corrections.
- Opinion
- News
Up, up and away, more fab photos from the Balloon Spectacular
Does this man never sleep? News photographer ANDREW CAMPBELL was up at dawn (again) to capture the Canberra Balloon Spectacular from the National Museum lifting into Tuesday's glorious morning sky.
- Lifestyle
Why it’s good to seek help for lost hearing
Avoiding a hearing test because you don’t want chunky hearing aids? KATIE EKBERG and BARBRA TIMMER look at the options.
- Opinion
Unis bridle at Trump’s ‘woke’ research questions
Trump is surveying Australian academics about gender diversity and China. BRENDAN WALKER-MUNRO looks at what this means for unis and their research.
- Politics
Stop treating us with contempt on light rail costs
"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.
- News
‘Cruel and desperate’ government fines parents
"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.
- Arts & Entertainment
Big-band music that makes the right Connexion
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.
- Lifestyle
How often should exercise clothes be washed?
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.
- Opinion
The corrupt and the bullies laugh all the way to their fortnightly pay
"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.
News
Australia calls to protect civilians after Gaza strikes
Fresh Israeli strikes reportedly killing hundreds of Palestinians have sparked a call by Australia's foreign minister to cease fire and protect civilians.
News
Nightclub assault: who is this man?
This is the photo police have issued of a man they believe can assist in the investigation into an alleged assault that occurred in a Civic nightclub last month.
News
‘The King is King of Australia’: backlash over $5 note
Monarchists have slammed the central bank's decision not to include the King's portrait on the $5 note, saying the government is pushing to become a republic.
Update
Tariffs and growth slump a concern for banking leaders
Australia's economic growth forecasts have been downgraded due to Donald Trump's trade war, keeping its most important financial leaders on their toes.
Australia again makes its case for US tariffs exemption
Nation of waders: poor swimming puts generation at risk
ANU professor discovers 15-million-year-old fish fossil
Family violence: man arrested in Wodonga
Cop shop burnout on unregistered motorbike
Brumbies wary of backlash from McKellar’s Waratahs
Lifestyle
Family doctor’s sharp focus is patient-centred care
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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Lifestyle
Journey through six decades of the Mint’s history
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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Lifestyle
Individual pergolas that truly speak for themselves
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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News
Australia calls to protect civilians after Gaza strikes
Fresh Israeli strikes reportedly killing hundreds of Palestinians have sparked a call by Australia's foreign minister to cease fire and protect civilians.
Police
Nightclub assault: who is this man?
This is the photo police have issued of a man they believe can assist in the investigation into an alleged assault that occurred in a Civic nightclub last month.
National news
‘The King is King of Australia’: backlash over $5 note
Monarchists have slammed the central bank's decision not to include the King's portrait on the $5 note, saying the government is pushing to become a republic.
Update
Tariffs and growth slump a concern for banking leaders
Australia's economic growth forecasts have been downgraded due to Donald Trump's trade war, keeping its most important financial leaders on their toes.
Update
Australia again makes its case for US tariffs exemption
The government has made another pitch to US officials to gain an exemption from American tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium imports worth $1 billion.
News
Up, up and away, more fab photos from the Balloon Spectacular
Does this man never sleep? News photographer ANDREW CAMPBELL was up at dawn (again) to capture the Canberra Balloon Spectacular from the National Museum lifting into Tuesday's glorious morning sky.
National news
Nation of waders: poor swimming puts generation at risk
Primary school students struggle to reach nationally recognised benchmarks for swimming and treading water, placing them at greater risk of drowning.
News
ANU professor discovers 15-million-year-old fish fossil
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.
Daily Puzzles
"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.
How reliable a partner is ‘unfriendly’ America?
Labor edges ahead of coalition in Roy Morgan poll
Dutton channels Trump: in Canberra, you’re fired!
Alfred forces Albanese into budget of risks and opportunities
Australia to send official to Ukraine defence talks
Disruptions: there’s the Cyclone Alfred and then there’s Donald
Views
On remand, but sent to Goulburn jail; that went well!
"Legal rights are not trivial, not to be applied or ignored on a whim, not ignored because of a power imbalance between the parties." HUGH SELBY reveals another failure by ACT Corrections.
Opinion
Unis bridle at Trump’s ‘woke’ research questions
Trump is surveying Australian academics about gender diversity and China. BRENDAN WALKER-MUNRO looks at what this means for unis and their research.
Opinion
The corrupt and the bullies laugh all the way to their fortnightly pay
"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.
Opinion
Dying anglerfish gives a glimpse of the deep
‘Icarus of the deep’: PREMA ARASU explains how a dying anglerfish became a social media sensation.
Opinion
Unbroken silence from the prison’s bullies’ paradise
"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.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Never mind Cyclone Alfred, cartoonist PAUL DORIN reckons PM Anthony Albanese has his own storms up ahead.
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
KEEPING UP THE ACT presents Stations of the Very Cross, a story of the "loss-bills" according to Pope Gregory of Brindabella.
Opinion
Canberra Times has sold its soul to the gambling industry
"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.
Opinion
With family and friends like these, who needs enemies?
"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.
Arts
Singing gangsters by the harbour
Arts editor HELEN MUSA has the antenna up and the latest Arts in the City column is a showcase of what she's heard.
Music
Big-band music that makes the right Connexion
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.
Music
No conductor? No worries for this German orchestra
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.
Music
The Marais Project turns on the charm
SARAH BYRNE reviews Exquisite Harmonies, a Marais Project performance by Jennifer Eriksson and Anthony Abouhamad.
Music
‘Thrilling and inspiring’ debut from harp ensemble
LEN POWER reviews the debut performance of the Penta Harp Ensemble.
Music
Opera Australia’s bringing La Bohème to Canberra
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.
Streaming
Is the golden age of streaming slipping away?
In the avalanche of streaming services that are hitting the Aussie market, Binge may soon be buried, says streaming columnist NICK OVERALL.
Streaming
Ted Lasso to return to Richmond for fourth series
Jason Sudeikis is set to reprise his role as Richmond head coach Ted Lasso as a fourth series is announced.
Music
Imagine: John Lennon honoured with UK coin collection
Beatles great and peace advocate John Lennon's life and career is being celebrated with the launch of a commemorative coin in the UK.
Lifestyle
Why it’s good to seek help for lost hearing
Avoiding a hearing test because you don’t want chunky hearing aids? KATIE EKBERG and BARBRA TIMMER look at the options.
Health & Fitness
How often should exercise clothes be washed?
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.
Lifestyle
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN whimsically looks at when the cost-of-living crisis collides with Lent.
Gardening
Colourful daisies with all-year appeal
Marguerite daisies can flower all year, which makes them tricky to prune, says gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON.
Wine
The grapes of wrath for Australian growers
"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.
Lifestyle
Family doctor’s sharp focus is patient-centred care
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.
Sponsored Content
Lifestyle
Journey through six decades of the Mint’s history
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.
Sponsored Content
Dining
Wine bar with cool vibe and a compact menu
"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.
Lifestyle
First steps to a business refresh
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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