Cyclone Tracy’s lessons have ‘still not been learnt’
Fifty years ago, Cyclone Tracy devastated Darwin. The lessons from it have still not been learnt, says STEVEN FARRAM.
Andrew sets high ‘Barr’ in year’s political games
Top of the pops… from left, Andrew Barr, Tom Emerson and Leanne Castley. “It’s been a year. One of those. And 2025 looks like the Godzilla in the room for many local and federal pollies.” Here’s political columnist ANDREW HUGHES’ take – locally and federally – on 2024 and ahead to 2025… THE ACT Dr Andrew Hughes. The top three politicians for …
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"With a funny, moving and imaginative production of an engaging mini-musical, ACT Hub rounds out a year of outstanding and provocative productions." BILL STEPHENS reviews Tick, Tick…Boom!
The Pompeii experience, up close and personal - citynews.com.au
Nov 27, 2024 · “Everybody needs to see an exhibition about Pompeii and apart from going to Pompeii itself, our exhibition is the next best thing,” National Museum curator Lily Withycombe tells arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Anti-Islam hate spikes with shocking details revealed
Dec 17, 2024 · Growing anti-Muslim sentiment is eroding Australia’s social harmony, an expert says. (Glenn Hunt/AAP PHOTOS) By Dominic Giannini and Melissa Meehan in Melbourne Horrific stories of Australian Muslims being attacked, assaulted and abused with expletive-ridden tirades reveal the personal stories behind a rise in acts of religious-based hate. Islamophobia Register Australia has recorded a 530 ...
Driver killed, passengers injured in highway bus crash
Dec 21, 2024 · A Greyhound bus driver has died after his vehicle collided with a truck on a highway in the early hours of the morning, leaving several passengers injured.
Where the beef ragu was divine and the service so-so
Dec 12, 2024 · "Carlotta has established relations with local producers and growers, but also sources high-quality ingredients from afar, including Italy and Spain," writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
‘An inch, and we were gone’: bridge disaster remembered
As Hobart marks the 50th anniversary of the Tasman Bridge collapse, its most famous survivor and a historian recount the night the deadly disaster unfolded.