For all the indifference, the buck stops with Berry
For doing nothing about the department, Yvette Berry is pulling $324,000 a year. Do you think that’s value for our money? Shouldn’t she require Housing ACT to abide by the law, asks HUGH SELBY.
- Opinion
- Lifestyle
The pharmacist will see you now
Pharmacists could one day work in GP clinics. LISA NISSEN & JEAN SPINKS explain what's in it for you...
- Opinion
Missing middle reforms aren’t going to be the answer
"The Assembly, to inform its deliberations on the missing middle housing reforms and light rail, should initiate a comprehensive independent assessment of growth options for the Canberra region," writes planning columnist MIKE QUIRK.
- Lifestyle
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN sees some virtues for artificial intelligence.
- Arts & Entertainment
Australia has been waiting for Van Den Berg for a long time!
"The Street Theatre’s production of The Chosen Vessel is a milestone work of Aboriginal Gothic that needs to be seen and taken very seriously throughout this nation and beyond," writes reviewer JOE WOODWARD.
- News
Bears, ice and mud challenge Aussie firies in Canada
Trudging through freezing mud and dodging grizzlies were all in a day's work for an Australian firefighter deployed to battle wildfires in remote Canada.
- Arts & Entertainment
Actor Mel Gibson recalls the joys of making Braveheart
Mel Gibson says it was a joy to make the movie Braveheart, as he spoke at an event marking 30 years since the historical epic was filmed in Ireland.
- Arts & Entertainment
Netflix brings down chopper on Harry and Meghan
"With each show, it seems the viewers only dropped off and without them, the writing was on the wall for Harry and Meghan." Streaming columnist NICK OVERALL looks at the Netflix decision to not renew its contract with the former royals.
- Opinion
Tightwad Minns and his amazing lack of grace
The NSW Labor government has failed the pub test in its handling of compensation to 58-year-old Kathleen Folbigg for her wrongful conviction – followed by 20-odd years in prison – for the murder of her four children, says HUGH SELBY.
News
‘I love Canberra’: Papalii hopes for new Raiders deal
Veteran prop Josh Papalii has confirmed a change of heart on his playing future, admitting he wants to remain with Canberra in 2026.
Update
‘Don’t slam brakes on EVs’: sparks fly over fee push
The federal treasurer is being urged to adopt user charges for electric cars to help pay for road maintenance and the roll out of charging infrastructure .
Update
‘World cannot wait’: Australia to recognise Palestine
Australia will follow allies in formally recognising Palestinian statehood amid mounting pressure to take action on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
News
Tourist pleads guilty over fatal e-scooter crash
An English tourist has pleaded guilty over the death of a man after she collided with him while riding an e-scooter drunk.
Australian shares peak at new record
Rebooted plastic scheme could hike groceries cost
Online couples less happy in love, says study
New hydrotherapy pool to open in Tuggeranong
Apology over slow response to algal bloom crisis
Fair go or no go? Aussie workers face ‘class ceiling’
Lifestyle
Dr Jeannie creates a buzz around women’s health
Dr Jeannie Ellis… “Women have a specific set of challenges that the other 50 per cent of the population don’t have, and I think women need a safe space to be able to talk to other women.”
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News
‘I love Canberra’: Papalii hopes for new Raiders deal
Veteran prop Josh Papalii has confirmed a change of heart on his playing future, admitting he wants to remain with Canberra in 2026.
Update
‘Don’t slam brakes on EVs’: sparks fly over fee push
The federal treasurer is being urged to adopt user charges for electric cars to help pay for road maintenance and the roll out of charging infrastructure .
Update
‘World cannot wait’: Australia to recognise Palestine
Australia will follow allies in formally recognising Palestinian statehood amid mounting pressure to take action on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
National news
Tourist pleads guilty over fatal e-scooter crash
An English tourist has pleaded guilty over the death of a man after she collided with him while riding an e-scooter drunk.
National news
Australian shares peak at new record
The local bourse has overcome expectations of a flat start to hit a new intraday peak, as company earnings trickle in and bets narrow on an interest rate cut.
National news
Rebooted plastic scheme could hike groceries cost
Consumers could face higher prices for goods wrapped in soft plastic as plans for a much-anticipated recycling scheme are revealed.
National news
Online couples less happy in love, says study
People who meet their romantic partners online report lower levels of marital satisfaction and experience love less intensely than those who meet in person, says a new study.
Health
New hydrotherapy pool to open in Tuggeranong
The new hydrotherapy pool in Tuggeranong will be open to the public from August 25. Located at the Lakeside Leisure Centre, the new facility complements the hydrotherapy pool at the University of Canberra Hospital.
Daily Puzzles
Anthony Albanese is marching cautiously towards Palestinian recognition, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Can Treasurer Jim Chalmers extract a serious deregulation agenda from his reform roundtable, asks political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
‘Crooked thinking’ buckles light rail track to Woden
How reports can come back and bite politicians
Labor finally lines up to face its indigenous disgrace
Aggrieved Liberals test Ley’s authority
Carrick exposes Steel’s shonky budget ruses
Net zero battle has net zero positives for Sussan Ley
Views
For all the indifference, the buck stops with Berry
For doing nothing about the department, Yvette Berry is pulling $324,000 a year. Do you think that’s value for our money? Shouldn’t she require Housing ACT to abide by the law, asks HUGH SELBY.
Opinion
Missing middle reforms aren’t going to be the answer
"The Assembly, to inform its deliberations on the missing middle housing reforms and light rail, should initiate a comprehensive independent assessment of growth options for the Canberra region," writes planning columnist MIKE QUIRK.
Opinion
Tightwad Minns and his amazing lack of grace
The NSW Labor government has failed the pub test in its handling of compensation to 58-year-old Kathleen Folbigg for her wrongful conviction – followed by 20-odd years in prison – for the murder of her four children, says HUGH SELBY.
Opinion
ANU dumps a living record of our national voice
Cutting the Australian National Dictionary Centre at the ANU isn’t just a short-sighted administrative decision to save a few quid, it's the wilful disregard of Australian cultural heritage say HOWARD MANNS and KATE BURRIDGE.
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
We bring you an important update from SIR ERNEST ESCARGOT on the relentless ruminating of the ACT Inactivity Commission in the face of criticism from salacious snivellers and impudent rogues.
Opinion
Penalty rates Bill has a troubling narrow focus
Industrial relations lawyer RICHARD CALVER is wary about the federal government's legislation that purports to protect penalty rates. He's not so sure that's what it's really about…
Opinion
Marriages are lasting longer, but it’s complicated
Australia’s divorce rate is the lowest it’s been in 50 years. LIZ ALLEN explains why.
Letters
Send them a message, don’t pay the health levy
"Government by levy is unfair, inequitable and bad governance. We now have three levies, amounting to more than $500 a year per rateable property." Letter writer HELEN TAN, of Deakin, urges ratepayers to object to the health levy.
Opinion
Here we go again. Same old, same old… humanity
"The ATO would not relent. Here they were, flat chat on a Sunday! After scores of questions about my identity, their issue was something about my BAS in 2023." ROBERT MACKLIN suspects he's been drawn into a scam, but isn't sure how.
Arts
Ensemble stresses how deeply reassuring Bach can be
"It’s hard to do justice to the detail of what was going on but there was a strong sense that justice was being done to Bach’s steady morally and musically persuasive works." ALANNA MACLEAN reviews a performance by Canberra Bach Ensemble.
Arts & Entertainment
Canadian classic play coming to town
Here's HELEN MUSA's latest Arts in the City column.
Music
Lyhra ladies launch album in a party mood
"It was a pleasure to listen to singing that was so seemingly effortless, unforced and cleanly articulated – yet always tightly in the groove." NICK HORN reviews Lyhra.
Reviews
Australia has been waiting for Van Den Berg for a long time!
"The Street Theatre’s production of The Chosen Vessel is a milestone work of Aboriginal Gothic that needs to be seen and taken very seriously throughout this nation and beyond," writes reviewer JOE WOODWARD.
Film
Actor Mel Gibson recalls the joys of making Braveheart
Mel Gibson says it was a joy to make the movie Braveheart, as he spoke at an event marking 30 years since the historical epic was filmed in Ireland.
Streaming
Netflix brings down chopper on Harry and Meghan
"With each show, it seems the viewers only dropped off and without them, the writing was on the wall for Harry and Meghan." Streaming columnist NICK OVERALL looks at the Netflix decision to not renew its contract with the former royals.
Music
Nancy shares her story to standing strong
ALANNA MACLEAN reviews Nancy Denis' M’ap Boule, "part singing, part narrative, with a fair amount of great costuming, a set that can become very atmospheric and a little audience participation."
Music
Joyous evening of contemporary jazz
HELEN MUSA reviews Sandra and Gary France at Smith’s Alternative.
Books
Author coerces AI to write of its own demise
Canberra public servant Dwaine McMaugh, 51, has achieved something startling; he has coerced a co-author to write about their own dangerous trajectory and predicted demise. Reporter ELIZABETH KOVACS reveals the twist to the plot.
Lifestyle
The pharmacist will see you now
Pharmacists could one day work in GP clinics. LISA NISSEN & JEAN SPINKS explain what's in it for you...
Lifestyle
Online couples less happy in love, says study
People who meet their romantic partners online report lower levels of marital satisfaction and experience love less intensely than those who meet in person, says a new study.
Lifestyle
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN sees some virtues for artificial intelligence.
Gardening
Farewell frosts, it’s time to prune roses
August is rose-pruning time, says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON. "One of the most important factors in growing roses is good airflow and ventilation to prevent any fungal diseases; so don't crowd them in."
Wine
Tempted back to tasting beside the open fire
"Mate, you need to recognise that young people don’t want the big bold chardonnays or the big Barossa shiraz varieties these days. Lighter wines are selling.” Wine writer RICHARD CALVER was given a word to the wise.
Home & Garden
The experts who can make home projects perfect
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Personal finance
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Making ends meet in modern times can be challenging, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Dining
Authentic dishes of rich, earthy, spicy flavours
"Think slow cooking, stews, sautés and dishes loaded with enticing, deep flavours. Think Ethiopian on Northbourne," writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
