Yasmin’s yummy chocolate factory in the bush
In the latest in his occasional series celebrating our beautiful territory, Canberra author NOEL BEDDOE is tempted across the border… by chocolate.
Canberra culture
NOEL BEDDOE continues his occasional series reminding us why Canberra is the most beautiful place to live*… this time he marvels at a flotilla of little sailors plying Lake Burley Griffin.
From the arrival of Italian immigrants post-World War II to the rise of the Australian barista, coffee has woven itself into the fabric of Australian society, says My Office Coffee spokesman Tom Bee.
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Cartoonist PAUL DORIN turns his eye to the festive season. Today's it all about shopping.
Canberra culture
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
PAUL DORIN bemoans the passing of the dentist's friend – Fantales.
Canberra culture
Seniors’ objects with stories to tell
A community exhibition of objects and stories from Canberra senior citizens went on show for just four hours on Tuesday at Greenway Views by LDK.
Canberra culture
Artists pay tribute to Canberra covid workers
Artists, their subjects, health workers and politicians converged on Canberra Museum and Gallery this morning for the opening of a new art exhibition dedicated to the commitment of workers on the frontlines of the ACT’s COVID-19 response.
A large mural featuring Australia’s yellow-tailed cockatoo was quietly unveiled yesterday at Endeavour House building in Manuka.
IT’S ACT Children’s Week until Sunday, October 31, good cause for a week-long celebration, writes HELEN MUSA.
SARAH MILNE came to Canberra petless but after three years it's all dogs, dogs, dogs!
"My son has been called a 'grumpy old man' in jest, which upset him greatly. Clearly the kid who called him that hadn't met his dad or grandad yet! " writes "Mummy" columnist KATE MEIKLE.
“Never let me make another one of these f**king cakes,” is how KATE MEIKLE began a text message conversation with her friend. It's birthday cake baking time again...
ONE of Canberra’s oldest residents identifies the “concreting” of Canberra as her greatest sadness as she reflects on a near 100-year association with the city.
At its 60th anniversary, "Yesterdays" columnist NICHOLE OVERALL shares some of the social and physical history of the Harmonie-German Club.
Around 1,000 Canberrans braved freezing temperatures on Saturday (June 5) to attend a ground-breaking ceremony, or “Bhumi Puja”, for a new Hindu temple and community facility in Moncrieff.
There's something in the “apple-a-day” adage – founder of Beltana Grange Orchard in Pialligo, Bert Hauptmann has just turned 99 and says he still loves apples as much as when he was a boy.
"Aisle 2 carries the innocuous signage of 'Confectionery', 'Crisps' and 'Soft Drinks' but should be labelled, 'High Cholesterol', 'Morbid Obesity' and 'Heart Attack', says SARA MILNE
THE Alliance Française has driven its Canberra CEO to drink. The local arm of the worldwide organisation representing French culture is producing its own red wine for the first time this year.
From the mouths of babes... cartoonist PAUL DORIN looks at Mother's Day.
