Government heads down cul-de-sac on hate speech
The federal government's pursuit of a hate speech law could take it down another cul-de-sac, says political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
- Politics
- Arts & Entertainment
Teacher’s murder opens a lesson in crime writing
ANNA CREER reviews the latest thriller from UK author Tim Sullivan, a successful British screenwriter and director of film and television, as well as a best-selling crime writer.
- Arts & Entertainment
Sony in talks to buy Queen catalogue for $1.5 billion
We Are The Champions legends Queen are reportedly in talks to sell their catalogue for a huge sum in a deal that would be the biggest of its kind.
- Arts & Entertainment
Indigenous rapper win opens Archibald season
A portrait of an indigenous musician has taken out the Packing Room Prize as judging for the country's most prestigious art award moves into its final stages.
- Lifestyle
Pretty Rosa’s blooms among the roses
Rosa's is a newish, casual eatery and a welcome addition to the exciting revitalisation known as "The Lawns of the Lobby" in the National Triangle, writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
- News
For first-time dads, it’s hard to know what’s normal
“Mum does most of the work… it's true, but that doesn't mean that dad doesn't have his own challenges to negotiate," says Dads Group organiser Mike Peereboom.
- Opinion
This is Radio Yerevan; our listeners asked us…
The Radio Yerevan jokes, also known as Armenian Radio jokes, have been popular in the Soviet Union and other countries of the former Communist eastern bloc since the second half of the 20th century, writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
- Opinion
Americans – they’re not ‘just like us’ at all
"Biden is a doddering 81 and would be 86 by the time his second term ended. Trump is 77 and would be Biden’s current age if he stayed for just the one more term. That’s the American leadership story," writes columnist ROBERT MACKLIN.
- Arts & Entertainment
Simply the ‘best’: vale Bill Wood
Arts editor HELEN MUSA reflects on the many achievements of the late Bill Wood, said to be the "best ACT arts minister ever”...
News
Lehrmann lodges last-minute appeal for defamation loss
Bruce Lehrmann has filed a last-minute appeal against a judge's dismissal of his defamation case and finding that he likely raped Brittany Higgins in Parliament House.
News
Celebrating the volunteers that keep the ACT green
The winners for the 2024 ACT Landcare Awards have been announced, with more than 120 people attending the awards ceremony to celebrate the leadership, expertise and achievements of the Landcare Community in the ACT.
Update
Ukraine energy funds ‘more efficient’ than sending coal
Australia will provide a further $31 million in aid to help Ukraine's energy and humanitarian needs, instead of the coal shipment Kyiv has pleaded for.
Update
PM ‘wishes the US well’ after Trump’s guilty verdict
Australia's relationship with the US is "stronger than personalities", the government says, as Donald Trump contends with an election and a guilty verdict.
Tensions flare in PMs’ phone call
Green bank unlocks cheap loans for home energy upgrades
Pruning and dodging incoming missiles!
Gas industry rejects ‘leech’ tag over royalty freebies
Wilkinson’s silk charged $8k a day for Lehrmann trial
Spike in date-rape drug imports sparks safety concern
Lifestyle
Three health practices, one vision – patient care
With a focus on surgery and rehabilitation, three diverse health professionals have built a collaborative and collegiate environment in Deakin, where patients can utilise their complementary skills under one roof.
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Lifestyle
How community built a national aged-care leader
Goodwin Aged Care Services is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, and to celebrate, they’ve written a book.
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Lifestyle
Coffee culture: a blend of tradition, quality and community
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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News
Lehrmann lodges last-minute appeal for defamation loss
Bruce Lehrmann has filed a last-minute appeal against a judge's dismissal of his defamation case and finding that he likely raped Brittany Higgins in Parliament House.
News
Celebrating the volunteers that keep the ACT green
The winners for the 2024 ACT Landcare Awards have been announced, with more than 120 people attending the awards ceremony to celebrate the leadership, expertise and achievements of the Landcare Community in the ACT.
Update
Ukraine energy funds ‘more efficient’ than sending coal
Australia will provide a further $31 million in aid to help Ukraine's energy and humanitarian needs, instead of the coal shipment Kyiv has pleaded for.
Update
PM ‘wishes the US well’ after Trump’s guilty verdict
Australia's relationship with the US is "stronger than personalities", the government says, as Donald Trump contends with an election and a guilty verdict.
Update
Tensions flare in PMs’ phone call
New Zealand's prime minister has hit out at changes to a contentious immigration directive, saying he has 'grave concerns' with the amended direction 99.
News
Green bank unlocks cheap loans for home energy upgrades
Some $60 million in cheap loans is up for grabs as part of a $1 billion federal fund to encourage homeowners to install solar panels and batteries.
Update
Gas industry rejects ‘leech’ tag over royalty freebies
Royalties should apply to all of Australia's gas to extract a large return of resources owned by the community, the federal government has been told.
News
Wilkinson’s silk charged $8k a day for Lehrmann trial
Journalist Lisa Wilkinson paid thousands of dollars each day for the two barristers she recruited to defend a defamation case by Bruce Lehrmann, documents show.
Daily Puzzles
The federal government's pursuit of a hate speech law could take it down another cul-de-sac, says political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Albanese says cabinet is ‘crafting an offer for the second term’ as Minister Ed Husic ponders breaks for business, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Emergency shame behind the hospital figures
Is muzzling the integrity probe an attempt to protect Berry?
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Governments wake up to social media’s grip on children
How the government ‘planned’ hospital misery
Electioneering made as simple as one, two, three
Views
This is Radio Yerevan; our listeners asked us…
The Radio Yerevan jokes, also known as Armenian Radio jokes, have been popular in the Soviet Union and other countries of the former Communist eastern bloc since the second half of the 20th century, writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
Opinion
Americans – they’re not ‘just like us’ at all
"Biden is a doddering 81 and would be 86 by the time his second term ended. Trump is 77 and would be Biden’s current age if he stayed for just the one more term. That’s the American leadership story," writes columnist ROBERT MACKLIN.
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
KEEPING UP THE ACT employs some big-bang theory to explain the history of the Higgs-Brucecon particle collision.
Letters
Liberals hide behind ‘cop-out’ conscience voting
Letter writer SUE DYER, of Downer, says: "All Liberal candidates should make clear their commitment, or otherwise, to ensuring that the final form of our VAD system is adequately supported and resourced in the next Assembly term."
Opinion
The face of the future may not be a human one
HUGH 'POP' SELBY shares a 'leaked' look to a future world where artificial intelligence starts gnawing its way through education and the legal profession.
Opinion
Build apartments for families and they will come
"A separate dwelling is the dominant choice for most households in Canberra, although the share of households occupying higher-density dwellings is increasing," writes former planner MIKE QUIRK.
Opinion
Free people you love from their foolish chains
"Every person who missed out on a job interview thinks they’ve failed – they may have been utterly brilliant! Sometimes doing everything well – perfectly, even – doesn’t get the prize, and that’s okay," writes columnist ANTONIO DI DIO.
Opinion
Oops, when an Integrity Body starts getting on with the job
With apologies to Jonathan Swift, columnist HUGH SELBY shares a fictional tale of when hapless Gullible discovers the political panic when an Integrity Body, supposed to be set up just for show, starts getting on with the job.
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
Far away in the inner north KEEPING UP THE ACT joins Canberra's own fairytale princess, Alicia Payne, as she shares her enchanted ideas for Canberra.
Arts
Teacher’s murder opens a lesson in crime writing
ANNA CREER reviews the latest thriller from UK author Tim Sullivan, a successful British screenwriter and director of film and television, as well as a best-selling crime writer.
Music
Sony in talks to buy Queen catalogue for $1.5 billion
We Are The Champions legends Queen are reportedly in talks to sell their catalogue for a huge sum in a deal that would be the biggest of its kind.
Art
Indigenous rapper win opens Archibald season
A portrait of an indigenous musician has taken out the Packing Room Prize as judging for the country's most prestigious art award moves into its final stages.
Arts & Entertainment
Simply the ‘best’: vale Bill Wood
Arts editor HELEN MUSA reflects on the many achievements of the late Bill Wood, said to be the "best ACT arts minister ever”...
Theatre
Streetcar Alex won’t be channelling Brando
Arts editor HELEN MUSA rates Tennessee Williams’ play A Streetcar Named Desire as one of the greatest acting vehicles in the western repertoire. And there's a new production being staged next month.
Arts & Entertainment
Documentary marks Reconciliation Week
HELEN MUSA previews another week of Canberra arts in her latest Artsweek column.
Art
‘Blind’ judging leads to top art awards in Queanbeyan
The prize-winners for the 2024 QPRC and Bendigo Bank Art Awards have been named, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Art
Misinterpreted memories invite close exploration
BRIAN ROPE reviews All My Memories Are Mistranslations, an exhibition by Bornean-Australian artist Omar Musa.
Art
Laffan paints in praise of rural trees
KERRY-ANNE COUSINS reviews Tree Songs, an exhibition by artist Julian Laffan.
Lifestyle
Festival celebrates day every one can feel Italian
Festa Della Repubblica, a free event that this year celebrates the 78th Italian national day, will be held at the Italian Cultural Centre, Forrest, on June 2.
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Wine
Pruning and dodging incoming missiles!
Wine writer RICHARD CALVER ponders the lot of Ukrainian wine makers: "They are cultivating the vines while under missile attack. Extraordinary. So far removed from our normality. Pruning and dodging incoming, just wild."
Dining
Pretty Rosa’s blooms among the roses
Rosa's is a newish, casual eatery and a welcome addition to the exciting revitalisation known as "The Lawns of the Lobby" in the National Triangle, writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Lifestyle
Nowhere quite matches inner-south charm
The age and historic charm of the inner south has found its way into the hearts of residents and businesses alike. “CityNews” speaks to the business owners passionate about the area.
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Lifestyle
Three health practices, one vision – patient care
With a focus on surgery and rehabilitation, three diverse health professionals have built a collaborative and collegiate environment in Deakin, where patients can utilise their complementary skills under one roof.
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Gardening
The tree that unpacks its colourful trunk
Gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON is talking trees this week, especially on that puts on a beautiful display of peeling bark at this time of the year.
Lifestyle
The southside valley with so much to offer
Surrounded by nature and only 10 minutes from the centre of Canberra, Woden Valley offers one of the premier destinations for shopping, community events and recreation in Canberra.
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Wine
No help for the hardships of grape growers
There is real hardship in the grape-growing sector, with some growers getting about 15 cents a bottle for red wine. So what did the industry get in the budget? "Nada, zilch, nothing," says wine writer RICHARD CALVER.
Dining
Maybe Public was just having a bad day…
"I’ve said it before in reviews… restaurants and cafes are like people. They sometimes just have bad days," writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON after a lunch in Manuka.
