Shifting volunteer culture threatens school canteens
School canteens relying on parent rosters and other volunteers across Australia are struggling to stay afloat as demands upon working families increase.
- News
- Arts & Entertainment
Bobbing on festival’s sea of music and performance
"The whole event is a sea of music and performance that can be overwhelming, but settle to the fact that you’ll never see it all and enjoy what you do see." Reviewer ALANNA MACLEAN revels in the atmosphere of the National Folk Festival.
- Lifestyle
Cartoon / An Easter Dose of Dorin
You've got to watch that Easter Bunny, warns cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
- Arts & Entertainment
Post-apocalyptic thriller taken literally to the Max
New streaming service Max has burst on to Aussie screens with the blockbuster second season of The Last Of Us, reports streaming columnist NICK OVERALL.
- News
Independents warn tide still going out on major parties
Support for independents still remains high after a record crossbench made it into parliament in 2022 but a number face serious challenges to retain seats.
- Lifestyle
What’s the difference between Easter egg and regular chocolate?
Many people are convinced Easter egg chocolate tastes better than regular chocolate, and they may be on to something.
- Lifestyle
Cooling temperatures bring out the blooms
In a novel way of letting us know the season is changing, some species of plants naturally set flowers and bloom, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
- Politics
Dutton’s ambitious tax idea that came out of the blue
Peter Dutton’s tax indexation ‘aspiration’ has merit – so why didn’t we hear about it before, asks political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
- Lifestyle
What’s behind the love for indoor plants?
‘They are like my children’: research reveals four types of indoor plant owners. Which one are you, asks BRIANNA LE BUSQUE.
News
Young inspires Raiders in comeback win over Titans
Canberra trailed 16-0 against Gold Coast before in form second-rower Hudson Young inspired a 30-20 win with another display of class and power.
News
Horror Easter weekend as drowning toll rises to six
Easter Sunday was marred by another drowning tragedy when a fisherman was washed off rocks in rough conditions, with six people, mostly anglers, dead so far.
News
Easter break not all peace as Labor lob eggs over wages
Australians hopeful of a cordial Easter break have been denied a reprieve in the final stretch of an election as the clock ticks to flip undecided voters.
News
Leaders pull up stumps for time of ‘reflection’
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have entered a crucial point in the election campaign, as voters break for the Easter long weekend ahead of pre-polling.
News
Toole, Pollard lead Brumbies to win over Moana Pasifika
The Brumbies have finished strong to record a hard-earned 24-0 Super Rugby Pacific victory over Moana Pasifika in Pukekohe.
Climate change demands more blood, prevents collection
Motorcyclist in hospital after collision with drug driver
Probe into motive after mum’s body burnt, son assaulted
Even Easter Bunny cannot hide from high cost of living
Labor pledges penalty rate laws to protect workers
Man charged with four years of family violence
Lifestyle
A short-cruise guide for a quick and relaxing holiday
Short cruises are becoming a popular option for holidays that are easy to plan and flexible around limited time off. If that sounds like the kind of trip you’re after, here’s CARNIVAL CRUISES' advice on what to know before you go.
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Lifestyle
New owners want to build on handyman legacy
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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Lifestyle
Step up your style with flooring trends for Canberra homes
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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News
Young inspires Raiders in comeback win over Titans
Canberra trailed 16-0 against Gold Coast before in form second-rower Hudson Young inspired a 30-20 win with another display of class and power.
National news
Horror Easter weekend as drowning toll rises to six
Easter Sunday was marred by another drowning tragedy when a fisherman was washed off rocks in rough conditions, with six people, mostly anglers, dead so far.
Feature
Shifting volunteer culture threatens school canteens
School canteens relying on parent rosters and other volunteers across Australia are struggling to stay afloat as demands upon working families increase.
Politics
Easter break not all peace as Labor lob eggs over wages
Australians hopeful of a cordial Easter break have been denied a reprieve in the final stretch of an election as the clock ticks to flip undecided voters.
Politics
Leaders pull up stumps for time of ‘reflection’
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have entered a crucial point in the election campaign, as voters break for the Easter long weekend ahead of pre-polling.
Sports news
Toole, Pollard lead Brumbies to win over Moana Pasifika
The Brumbies have finished strong to record a hard-earned 24-0 Super Rugby Pacific victory over Moana Pasifika in Pukekohe.
National news
Climate change demands more blood, prevents collection
Extreme weather events caused by climate change are seeing a rising need for blood donations but also making it more difficult than ever to collect them.
Police
Motorcyclist in hospital after collision with drug driver
A 20-year-old Isaacs man has been charged with drug driving after allegedly colliding with a motorcyclist on Thursday night and fleeing the scene.
Police
Probe into motive after mum’s body burnt, son assaulted
A group of men are on the run after a woman and her eight-year-old son were assaulted in their home before she was kidnapped and found dead in a burnt-out car.
Daily Puzzles
Peter Dutton’s tax indexation ‘aspiration’ has merit – so why didn’t we hear about it before, asks political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Election Diary: there were a couple of ‘moments’ in second Albanese-Dutton encounter, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Dutton rises on the back of a Russian furphy
The few percent between oblivion and reward
Votes do count; any doubts, just look at the US
Dutton’s housing ‘despair’ as son gets surprise leg up
This election is an auction for votes, especially the under 40s
Will the leaders survive the next term of parliament?
Views
Was he? Wasn’t he? The Bard is back in the dock
"Perhaps the scene is set for the surrender of a document that will finally resolve the beloved Shakespeare myth," wonders columnist ROBERT MACKLIN as the Bard takes another pasting, this time from an American author.
Opinion
Get used to injured roadside kangaroos
Rural reader LAWRIE NOCK has some advice about living with kangaroos.
Opinion
How the Perpetual Opposition avoids the politics of envy
Columnist HUGH SELBY again finds his political imagination eavesdropping: he's observing the Civic meeting room of the Officers of the Perpetual Opposition, where its members have gathered for morning tea and sticky buns.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Nothing like an election debate to get people thinking, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Letters
Why the fuss when cannabis is such a positive?
Reader JANINE HASKINS, of Cook, says the use of cannabis makes a person feel mellow, relaxed and often extremely happy and wonders what the fuss around its use is all about.
Opinion
What about the lost revenue from the speed vans, you idiot?
"We can’t thank Auntie for giving space to those schools on Canberra Avenue using the running down of two non-voters to press for changes to protect other non-voters as they cross the road..." HUGH SELBY finds his imagination eavesdropping.
Opinion
If alcoholics don’t pick up the first drink, they can’t get drunk
Alcoholics Anonymous in Australia is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a national convention in Sydney this month. ROSS FITZGERALD, who has been sober for 55 years, looks at the organisation's history.
Opinion
Testing times when brotherly love goes amiss
"Often the kindest thing that people do day in and out involves hidden efforts and invisible love, hidden from – especially from – the beneficiaries," writes Kindness columnist ANTONIO DI DIO.
Opinion
Not waving, drowning. And that’s not good news
"Is it true that drowning could be pleasurable? It seems not. Drowning is in fact a terrifying and life-threatening experience," writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
Arts
Young orchestra takes to its task with energy and exuberance
MICHAEL WILSON reviews Look at the Stars, a performance by the Australian Youth Orchestra Young Symphonists, conducted by Luke Dollman.
Arts & Entertainment
Bobbing on festival’s sea of music and performance
"The whole event is a sea of music and performance that can be overwhelming, but settle to the fact that you’ll never see it all and enjoy what you do see." Reviewer ALANNA MACLEAN revels in the atmosphere of the National Folk Festival.
Streaming
Post-apocalyptic thriller taken literally to the Max
New streaming service Max has burst on to Aussie screens with the blockbuster second season of The Last Of Us, reports streaming columnist NICK OVERALL.
Reviews
Greek tragedy retains deep respect for the gods
"This outdoor performance attracted a bumper audience and suggests that there is a demand for Greek tragedy." Arts editor HELEN MUSA reviews Sophocles’ Antigone, by Greek Theatre Now, playing at the Botanic Gardens.
Music
Old friends and new get the folk festival off to a good start
Arts editor HELEN MUSA reports from the opening performance of the National Folk Festival, which is off to a great start.
Art
Thom Roberts shows how a vibrant imagination becomes a reality
"Thom Roberts needs to be lauded for his ability to create instantly recognisable art that could be a whole new form of art in itself." ROB KENNEDY reviews The Immersive World of Thom Roberts.
Music
Truly, here was music to hold the heart
"Mobley sings with beautiful control and tone, each note perfectly placed, each word clearly enunciated" NICK HORN reviews Because, a memorable concert by counter-tenor Reginald Mobley and pianist Paul Grabowsky.
Arts & Entertainment
New painting festival is out there… in the fresh air
In HELEN MUSA's weekly wrap of all things arts and entertainment around Canberra, she reveals news of a new autumn painting festival.
Musical Theatre
Sweet Amy’s been dreaming of playing Charity
Sweet Charity, coming soon to The Q, is one of those tricky things, a "thoughtful" musical, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Lifestyle
Cartoon / An Easter Dose of Dorin
You've got to watch that Easter Bunny, warns cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Lifestyle
What’s the difference between Easter egg and regular chocolate?
Many people are convinced Easter egg chocolate tastes better than regular chocolate, and they may be on to something.
Gardening
Cooling temperatures bring out the blooms
In a novel way of letting us know the season is changing, some species of plants naturally set flowers and bloom, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Home & Garden
What’s behind the love for indoor plants?
‘They are like my children’: research reveals four types of indoor plant owners. Which one are you, asks BRIANNA LE BUSQUE.
Wine
A tax relic that’s crying out for reform
"The WET is a tax that affects Australian wine importers, producers and wholesalers and eligible NZ winemakers. It is an historic relic, introduced in conjunction with the GST," writes wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
Lifestyle
Enrolments are open for top Canberra schools
In this feature we focus on some of Canberra’s top schools and colleges that are currently open to enrolling new students.
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Lifestyle
A short-cruise guide for a quick and relaxing holiday
Short cruises are becoming a popular option for holidays that are easy to plan and flexible around limited time off. If that sounds like the kind of trip you’re after, here’s CARNIVAL CRUISES' advice on what to know before you go.
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Dining
Lots of lovely niceties at Nicky’s
It’s the special touches that count for hospo veteran and chef Nicky Kim… like making his own smoked salmon for eggs benedict. It may take more time, but it produces better results, writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Lifestyle
Cartoon / An Easter Dose of Dorin
Who knew the Easter Bunny's hanging out for job perks. Cartoonist PAUL DORIN did.
![For graphic designer Tracy Hall, street art is like any artwork, her canvas has been swapped out for fences and plywood, her medium changing from watercolours to spray paint.
A Canberra resident for 13 years, Tracy has been a street and mural artist for the past five.
Her first exploration into grand-scale painting was at the Point Hut toilets in Banks five years ago. “They had just finished doing up the playground area for all the little kids and the words [of graffiti] that were coming up weren’t family friendly,” she says.
“So I ended up drawing this design and I got approval for the artwork.”
Many of Tracy’s time-consuming artworks are free, with thousands of her own dollars put into paint.
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