"To see useful change in government service, then articles and letters must start by recognising the apathy most of us have to politicians and their indifference to us." HUGH SELBY despairs at an electorate seduced by political illusions.
"A bureaucratic jungle faces the hapless seeker of information… the applicant needs endless patience and either a lot of money or no money at all." HUGH SELBY wonders whose interests the ACT freedom of information process is serving.
Election Diary: The election’s first debate was disaster-free but passion-free too, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Sacred Heart Primary School principal David Austin loves to bring a smile to children’s faces, which is why he can’t help but bring a little Easter magic to the coast each year.
KEEPING UP THE ACT listens in to a top-level briefing from the prime minister about a mission that could affect the future of our nation.
Using the concept of 'mega projects', JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED wonder aloud why millions of taxpayers dollars are being promised to uncosted light rail and who, ultimately, stands to benefit.
Diversity with its companion quirkiness will be front and centre in this year’s National Folk Festival gathering at EPIC over Easter, reports HELEN MUSA.
"For the usually calm, measured senator, this is a surprisingly emotional eruption. Was it an 'election outburst'? Not so! There are real justifications," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
"A bureaucratic jungle faces the applicant, who needs to have endless patience, the fortitude to resist the many obstacles, much time to spare, and either a lot of money or no money at all." HUGH SELBY grades the FOI system a fail.
Australia's share market has erased most of its previous day's gains, resuming its slide as US "Liberation Day" tariffs take effect and crush confidence.
The High Court permitting individuals and groups to prosecute state loggers is a win in the eyes of advocates but they'd rather it wasn't left to citizens.
The "penny is dropping" for Labor and the coalition that minor parties and independents can't be brushed aside, Greens leader Adam Bandt says.
Technology that will let drivers use their electric vehicles as giant household batteries is launching in Australia, although its reach is limited.
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Australia's share market has erased most of its previous day's gains, resuming its slide as US "Liberation Day" tariffs take effect and crush confidence.
The High Court permitting individuals and groups to prosecute state loggers is a win in the eyes of advocates but they'd rather it wasn't left to citizens.
The "penny is dropping" for Labor and the coalition that minor parties and independents can't be brushed aside, Greens leader Adam Bandt says.
Technology that will let drivers use their electric vehicles as giant household batteries is launching in Australia, although its reach is limited.
The opposition leader continues campaigning while paying tribute to his father, who had a heart attack hours before a leaders' debate with the prime minister.
The prime minister talks up regional opportunities as his government works overtime to avoid dire consequences from a tariff-induced market meltdown.
A 48-year-old man is accused of committing an indecent act at Gungahlin Library on Tuesday afternoon.
Despite anger from the gas sector, Peter Dutton has doubled down on plans for a domestic reserve armed with modelling on how much households will save.
Election Diary: The election’s first debate was disaster-free but passion-free too, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Using the concept of 'mega projects', JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED wonder aloud why millions of taxpayers dollars are being promised to uncosted light rail and who, ultimately, stands to benefit.
"To see useful change in government service, then articles and letters must start by recognising the apathy most of us have to politicians and their indifference to us." HUGH SELBY despairs at an electorate seduced by political illusions.
KEEPING UP THE ACT listens in to a top-level briefing from the prime minister about a mission that could affect the future of our nation.
"A bureaucratic jungle faces the applicant, who needs to have endless patience, the fortitude to resist the many obstacles, much time to spare, and either a lot of money or no money at all." HUGH SELBY grades the FOI system a fail.
"I am in my 80s, next to my property there is a huge government gumtree that drops leaves and nuts on to my drive. The hundreds of nuts are dangerous because I slip on them." But no-one in the bureaucracy is listening to RIA VAN DE ZANDT.
In Australia, as in other countries, cigarette smokers span the socioeconomic spectrum, but the poor are vastly over-represented, writes, Prof ROSS FITZGERALD.
Flattery through impersonation? Maybe Labor should enjoy the Liberal campaign a little more, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Wake us when it's over... here's KEEPING UP THE ACT's return to Labor's loyal Just Us League.
"We have seen an upsurge in far-right politics that has been heavily based on the refugee and immigration issue, but it will affect many people other than refugees," writes JOHN MINNS.
Keep an eye on the Senate, says ZAREH GHAZARIAN, the people elected to it this year will have immense power for years to come.
A new play about decorated Australian nurse Vivian Bullwinkel will launch the Australian War Memorial’s new theatre in July.
Diversity with its companion quirkiness will be front and centre in this year’s National Folk Festival gathering at EPIC over Easter, reports HELEN MUSA.
The Canberra arts scene is really pumping this coming week, if HELEN MUSA's latest Artsweek column is any guide.
The National Gallery has been given a masterpiece by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch.
Here's something different: an acrobatic troupe from Nairobi called the Black Blues Brothers, who HELEN MUSA, in her latest Arts in the City columns, describes as "showstopping".
The lead creator of Our Story: Aboriginal Chinese People in Australia exhibition, Zhou Xiaoping, tells arts editor HELEN MUSA there are spiritual connections between the two cultures.
LEN POWER reviews the National Capital Orchestra's first concert for 2025, which was centred on Shostakovich.
MICHAEL WILSON reviews Harmonic Curves: Romantic Piano, a "thought-provoking" performance by pianist Arnan Wiesel.
Omar Musa, visual artist, rapper and poet from Queanbeyan, has won first and second prize in the 2024 Newcastle Short Story Award for his two stories, Langsat and Boogeyman.
Established in 1982, The Handyman’s Trading Post has been serving the Canberra community for 43 years. And now it has new owners.
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Chartered accountant GAIL FREEMAN previews a program designed to protect businesses from criminal exploitation through money laundering, terrorism financing, and is designed to ensure a safer Australian financial system.
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Historian ROSS FITZGERALD traces the beginning of the Great Labor Party split 70 years ago this month.
Gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON has a favourite in feijoa cake. Now the fruit is ripening, she's happy to share her recipe.
"Apparently a mindful drinker is aware of how much alcohol they are consuming and when they may be consuming too much. It contributes to a shift to low and no-alcohol drinks as well as to abstinence," writes wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
"Pronto is quickly being embraced by Weston Creek locals. We booked in advance but couldn’t secure a seat indoors (smart, urban cool fitout), which points to Pronto’s popularity," writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
With Canberra’s changing seasons, flooring needs to handle summer heat and winter cold. So it’s important to go for options that work all year round. That's the advice in this advertising feature provided by CARPET COURT.
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