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When numbers take control: Why we get stuck on weight, targets and rules

Dr Vivienne Lewis -
If you’ve ever found yourself fixated on a number like the one on the scales, the calories in your lunch, the steps on your watch, or the amount of exercise you think you should be doing, you’re not alone.

Bite-Sized Politics: Both Sides Now

Nicole Lawder -

Fit the Bill: Australia wins Commonwealth Games again, and ABC sinks to new low

Bill Stefaniak -

Get your rocks off

Georgia Curry -

The heart of ANU beats again: University House reopens

Nicholas Fuller -

NEWS

Bite-Sized Politics: Both Sides Now

Nicole Lawder -
There's an old but great Joni Mitchell song from 1966 called "Both Sides Now," about looking at the same thing from two entirely different angles and still not being sure you understand it.

Fit the Bill: Australia wins Commonwealth Games again, and ABC sinks to new low

Bill Stefaniak -
Congratulations to our all-conquering Commonwealth Games team on blitzing the opposition in the Glasgow Games, and well done to Glasgow for hosting a superb event.

The heart of ANU beats again: University House reopens

Nicholas Fuller -
Closed for six years after a devastating hailstorm, ANU's heritage-listed University House is reopening, restored and refurbished.

The Mother Teresa of Canberra

Georgia Curry -
A saint by any other name, the late Stasia Dabrowski OAM or “the soup kitchen lady”, has been immortalised in bronze not far from...

Fauci, in contempt of US Congress, could be prosecuted

AAP -
A US Senate committee has voted to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer hearing questions about the COVID pandemic.

Mark Parton rejects ‘smear’ complaint

Nicholas Fuller -
Opposition Leader Mark Parton sent a message saying budget estimates were "boring", but says an anonymous complaint was a smear.

ABC retreats, apologises for offensive Gina Rinehart skit

AAP -
The ABC has apologised to Gina Rinehart, admitting it failed to meet expectations by airing a television skit describing a graphic attack on the billionaire.

Iran and US say Strait of Hormuz deal is close

AAP -
US President Donald Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come soon as Iran and Oman finalise an agreement on a new shipping route.

Baby rescued, two dead in Queensland outback murder-suicide

AAP -
An outback town is in shock after a siege left a woman and man dead, a young child rescued alive and residents locked down for hours.

Loneliness Awareness Week: Vinnies

Nicholas Fuller -
Vinnies says loneliness and disadvantage are closely linked; its programs aim to make vulnerable people feel seen, valued and connected.

Homelessness Week: St Vincent de Paul Canberra/Goulburn

Nicholas Fuller -
Vinnies Canberra/Goulburn receives 130 calls a day as rising housing and living costs push more people towards homelessness and crisis.

Canberra specialist training under pressure, AMA ACT warns

Nicholas Fuller -
Workforce shortages and service pressures are threatening specialist training capacity in dermatology, intensive care and orthopaedics.

Jetstar risks backlash over new overhead baggage fees

AAP -
Jetstar risks losing business after introducing a new charge for passengers who want to store their carry-on luggage in overhead lockers.

Lost for words: national reading, writing results slip

AAP -
National testing suggests schools are struggling to help students catch up on their reading and writing as literacy results slide.

Sport

Star Raider responds to best friends’ contract rumours

AAP -
Sebastian Kris is the latest Canberra player rumoured to be leaving the club and winger Xavier Savage has mixed emotions about it.

Geelong under scrutiny over secret player concussion deal

AAP -

NBL lays out AFL-like criteria for expansion clubs

AAP -

Canberra to play role in NBL amid expansion hopes

AAP -

‘Plenty of challenges’: Laurie Daley steps down as Blues coach

AAP -

Properties For Sale

18 Heney Close, McKellar

Properties For Sale Newstime Media -
Every aspect of this expansive residence is designed to impress - from the striking street appeal to the immaculate interiors and the sparkling in-ground pool that invites long summer parties with friends.

10 Gollan Street, Evatt

Properties For Sale Newstime Media -
Perfectly positioned in one of Belconnen's most tightly held suburbs, 10 Gollan Street, Evatt presents an exceptional opportunity to secure a beautifully updated family home with a lifestyle that is simply hard to match.

12 Josie Agius Street, Whitlam

Properties For Sale Newstime Media -
Positioned within Whitlam's sought-after Display Village precinct, 12 Josie Agius Street presents an exceptional opportunity to secure a premium single-level family residence that effortlessly combines luxury, functionality and contemporary style.

11/211 Kosciuszko Avenue, Palmerston

Properties For Sale Newstime Media -
Easy living starts here with this neatly presented single-level townhouse. Tucked away in a quiet pocket of Palmerston, minutes from the heart of Gungahlin, it's an ideal first home or delightful downsizer.

3 Kurrama Close, Ngunnawal

Properties For Sale Newstime Media -
Set on the edge of the Gungahlin Lakes Golf Course with uninterrupted views, this stunning modern family home has been beautifully renovated to 'as-new' condition, ready for you to move straight in. Enjoy all the benefits of a new build in an established and leafy setting.

43/2 Veryard Lane, Belconnen

Properties For Sale Newstime Media -
Elevated on the sixth floor of the sought-after LINQ complex, this beautifully refreshed apartment delivers contemporary living with an abundance of natural light, two private balconies, and a functional floorplan designed for effortless everyday living.

Property News

Housing affordability rises as price downturn continues

AAP -
Home values have fallen at their fastest monthly rate in almost four years as an economist suggests prices could grow more slowly than incomes for a decade.

Canberra home prices fall for third straight month

Newstime Media -
Canberra's property market has recorded its third consecutive monthly decline, with home prices falling 0.5 per cent in July according to the latest PropTrack...

Bank errors costing homebuyers millions in overcharges

AAP -
Some Australian mortgage holders have been paying millions of dollars extra on interest payments because banks failed to manage offset accounts properly, the financial watchdog has found.

CANBERRA'S BEST

community

Loneliness Awareness Week: Vinnies

Nicholas Fuller -
Vinnies says loneliness and disadvantage are closely linked; its programs aim to make vulnerable people feel seen, valued and connected.

Afghan families need food and blankets as winter bites

Nicholas Fuller -
Afghan community leaders seek donations of food, blankets and winter essentials for newly arrived refugee families in Canberra.

Kambah woman takes on Dry July for sister with breast cancer

Nicholas Fuller -
Marnie Murrell is going on the wagon for Dry July, giving up alcohol for a month to raise money for cancer services.

Canberra leaders raise $938,000 in Vinnies CEO Sleepout

Nicholas Fuller -
Canberra leaders raised funds for for Vinnies’ homelessness services as demand for emergency relief and crisis accommodation grows.

Canberrans invited to celebrate Refugee Week at MARSS event

Nicholas Fuller -
As Refugee Week celebrates “A Million Stories”, MARSS invites Canberrans to recognise the contributions refugees make to the community.

Young Canberra martial artists kick into action for Camp Quality

Nicholas Fuller -
Canberra Martial Arts and Fitness students are kicking, striking and flipping their way to raise $10,000 for Camp Quality.

Entertainment

Get your rocks off

Georgia Curry -
Who knew geology was so sexy with terminology like “cleavage” and “hardness” to tickle your orogeny zone (geologists will get it).

First-time director Janie Lawson takes on love in all its messy forms

Nicholas Fuller -

Five women, five private explosions: Bombshells returns to The Q

Nicholas Fuller -

Life of a showgirl

Georgia Curry -

Canberra laps up Spilt Milk

Georgia Curry -

LIFESTYLE

Do we really need 10,000 steps a day?

The Conversation -
You’ve probably heard that hitting 10,000 steps a day is the key to health and longevity.

When numbers take control: Why we get stuck on weight, targets and rules

Dr Vivienne Lewis -
If you’ve ever found yourself fixated on a number like the one on the scales, the calories in your lunch, the steps on your watch, or the amount of exercise you think you should be doing, you’re not alone.

Little Sutton Bakehouse expanding to Deakin

Newstime Media -
Little Sutton Bakehouse is bringing its popular sourdough, pastries and pies closer to Canberra, with a second location set to open in Deakin next month.

Building stronger communities: Anytime Fitness is building a community in Erindale

Sponsored -
For years, Jess Peil would drive past the Erindale shops while taking her daughter to gymnastics and think the same thing.

Why it’s okay to complain

Dr Vivienne Lewis -
I don't know about you, but complaining has never come naturally to me.

Blasts and brains: cutting-edge study of Aussie troops

AAP -
World-leading research will seek to monitor in real time the impact of repeated low-level blast exposure on the brains of Australian troops during training.

Food & wine

Little Sutton Bakehouse expanding to Deakin

Newstime Media -
Little Sutton Bakehouse is bringing its popular sourdough, pastries and pies closer to Canberra, with a second location set to open in Deakin next month.

The Forage finds a new home in Belco

Newstime Media -

Think global, taste local: Your guide to a meaningful World Chocolate Day!

Bernie Ryan -

Comfort food made easy

Newstime Media -

Truffle season arrives at Water’s Edge Canberra

Newstime Media -

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