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.
- Lifestyle
- 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.
- Opinion
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.
- Politics
The two ‘moments’ that stuck out in leaders’ debate
Election Diary: there were a couple of ‘moments’ in second Albanese-Dutton encounter, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
- Lifestyle
Lots of lovely niceties at Nicky’s
It’s the special touches that count for hospo veteran and chef Nicky Kim… like making her 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.
- 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.
Update
Dutton talks up diversity in multicultural street walk
Peter Dutton has spent his Good Friday with Australia's multicultural communities as he tries to turn around his election chances in the campaign's final weeks.
News
Campaign goes to the dogs as leaders pause for Easter
As leaders adopt a more relaxed pace on the campaign trail for the Easter holidays, polling shows the coalition's primary vote has fallen to a historic low.
Update
Savage kidnapping leaves mother dead and child in coma
Police are investigating a kidnapping in Sydney's southwest that has left a woman dead and an eight-year-old boy in hospital with head injuries.
Arts & Entertainment
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.
Aussie signallers commemorated at 100th anniversary
Senator targeted in deepfake kiss clip with Alan Jones
Dutton ‘running out of time’ as vote nears all-time low
Bumper crowds as savvy travellers hop into Easter break
Thursday’s CityNews headlines
Woman assaulted from behind walking in Civic
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
Dutton talks up diversity in multicultural street walk
Peter Dutton has spent his Good Friday with Australia's multicultural communities as he tries to turn around his election chances in the campaign's final weeks.
Politics
Campaign goes to the dogs as leaders pause for Easter
As leaders adopt a more relaxed pace on the campaign trail for the Easter holidays, polling shows the coalition's primary vote has fallen to a historic low.
Update
Savage kidnapping leaves mother dead and child in coma
Police are investigating a kidnapping in Sydney's southwest that has left a woman dead and an eight-year-old boy in hospital with head injuries.
Feature
Aussie signallers commemorated at 100th anniversary
Former Australian Army signallers will gather at the Australian War Memorial to mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals on Anzac Day.
Politics
Senator targeted in deepfake kiss clip with Alan Jones
Deepfakes have made their unwanted presence known in the election campaign with a viral image of a coalition senator and a retired shock jock.
Politics
Dutton ‘running out of time’ as vote nears all-time low
Peter Dutton's coalition is in need of a "historic turnaround" to win the election as its primary vote plumbs new depths, YouGov polling shows.
News
Bumper crowds as savvy travellers hop into Easter break
Millions of Australians are braving crowded airports and busy roads to take an extended Easter long weekend break despite cost-of-living pressures.
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
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.
Theatre
Botanic gardens host one of the world’s most famous plays
Fresh as a daisy even though it was written around 440-2 BC, one of the world’s most famous plays is being staged outdoors at the Australian National Botanic Gardens over Easter, reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Theatre
Forgotten script rises from a bottom drawer to radio play
A 40-minute radio play dramatising the courtship of Charles and Effie Bean at Tuggeranong Homestead in 1920 will be broadcast on ArtSoundFM on Anzac Day.
Film
Films from propaganda queen to a dancing penguin
The German Film Festival has a reputation of coming up with thought-provoking movies that can set you on edge. This year is no exception, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Arts & Entertainment
Doctor’s comedy to tickle funny bones
HELEN MUSA survey's the local arts scene for her latest Arts in the City column.
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.
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 her 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.
Lifestyle
Easter brings many religious choices with one message
This special feature highlights some of the religious services being held over the Easter weekend.
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Health & Fitness
Flu shots, covid boosters, what to do?
Do I need another covid booster? Which one should I choose? Can I get it with my flu shot? PAUL GRIFFIN has the answers.
![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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