"I’m still trying so hard to impress mum and dad, and just because they’ve been gone 15 years now, I cannot be sure they’re not watching me from the sky somewhere". ANTONIO DI DIO continues his Short History of Kindness series.
"Prostitutes Appeal to Pope"... Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS has been looking for examples of amusing headlines from international newspapers. He found quite a few.
"Until investigations demonstrate its merits, any attempt to introduce an urban growth boundary should be resisted. Like light rail, it could be an inadequate and simplistic response to complex issues," writes former planner MIKE QUIRK.
"It’s the food that makes Beltana Farm shine," writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON. "Farmhouse shared plates are the go, served alongside a carefully selected list of Australian and local wines."
Senator Linda Reynolds claims the Lehrmann defamation judgement has "finally set the record straight" over claims she attempted to cover up a rape allegation.
The NSW premier says there's no point pretending the situation is normal after a mass stabbing at a Sydney shopping centre and an act of terror at a church.
Two Canberra artists have scooped the pools in the 2024 Gallipoli Art Prize with the announcement that Luke Cornish has won the $20,000 first prize and Kate Stevens has won highly commended.