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Saturday, January 25, 2025

Entertainment

Book talk: Australia Day reads

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three interesting and thoughtful books for Australia Day.

How to celebrate Australia Day in Canberra

What to do and where to go for those who do (and don’t) celebrate Australia Day and the long weekend.

Splendour in the Grass music festival cancelled again

Annual music festival Splendour in the Grass has been cancelled for a second year running as organisers say it needs more time to "recharge".

WIN! General Knowledge Quiz

Think you’re a general knowledge whiz? Test your skills with our 10-question quiz for a chance to win $100! Answer all the questions below and submit your responses to [email protected] with ’23...

WIN! Bird double passes

CD has five double passes to see Bird, in cinemas 20 February.

Canberra institution’s history comes to life in digital form

Half a century ago, concerts were recorded on tape at a tertiary institution in Canberra.

Take 9 with comedian Jack Whitehall (and his parents)

If you enjoyed the Netflix series Jack Whitehall: Travels with my Father, which took the father and son duo around the world, you’ll enjoy their live show when it rolls into Canberra.

Conclave (PG) film review

In Vatican City, Rome, the Pope has unexpectedly died of an apparent heart attack.

Book talk: Gunnawah by Ronni Salt

This week, Michael Popple recommends an outstanding Australian crime fiction debut to start 2025 with.

The last free folk fest in Australia

The last surviving free “traditional” folk festival in Australia lies just 90 minutes from Canberra, with the Numeralla Folk Festival quietly puttering along since 1974.

Twin Peaks creator and filmmaker David Lynch dead at 78

David Lynch, the filmmaker behind Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive, has died at the age of 78.

Take 5 with Randy Feltface and his research on bananas

Many people may know Randy Feltface as comedian Sammy J’s counterpart, but the purple puppet has carved a 20-year career of his own.

WIN! Panda Party Complete Set

Thanks to Panda Party, we’re giving five lucky winners the chance to take home a Panda Party Complete Set.

Deep dive take 6 with British naturalist Steve Backshall

Naturalist, explorer, presenter, and writer, British television host Steve Backshall has done it all, taking his viewers to the deepest parts of the Earth.

Take 5 with Emily Wurramara

In 2024, Emily Wurramara made Australian music history by becoming the first Indigenous woman to win the best adult contemporary album at the ARIA Awards.

Book talk: 3 enjoyable reads

Jeff Popple reviews three enjoyable books to start off the year’s reading.

Mufasa: The Lion King (PG) film review

An amazing-looking but frenetic and redundant semi-remake that makes the same errors as its predecessor.

Local theatre company scaling back, but still going strong

Things will look a little different for Fyshwick-based Mill Theatre this year, with show announcements being drip-fed.

International film star’s long-lasting links to Canberra

Many Canberrans know Jackie Chan has several links to Australia’s capital, but others who are newer to the city, may not.

Perfect pens for back to school and work 2025

Help your kids wave goodbye to messy mistakes and get ready for the new school year with Pilot Frixion erasable pens and markers.

We Live in Time (M) double passes

Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. Through snapshots of their life together – falling for each other, building a home,...

What’s on: the summer of fun

Canberra is bursting with events this summer, offering something for everyone.

WIN! Yorkshire Tea bundle

Thanks to Yorkshire Tea, CD has five tea bundles to give away, valued at $55 each.

WIN! Glen Moray Classic Single Malt 

Win one of 3 Glen Moray Classic Single Malt Scotch Bottles to bring or gift at your Christmas celebrations this year.

WIN! Edinburgh Gin bundle

This festive season, Edinburgh Gin is giving one lucky winner the chance to enjoy their three iconic flavours.

Time machine to Pompeii: blockbuster opens in Canberra

History-buffs can walk the streets of ancient Pompeii in a multi-sensory summer blockbuster at the National Museum of Australia.

Book talk: Holiday reads

This week, Michael Popple recommends three awesome books to become addicted to over the holidays.

Rare look into life of Pompeii eruption

Standing in the centre of the exhibition space at the National Museum of Australia, you can experience what it was like when Mount Vesuvius erupted.

‘Regional plus Canberra’: Take 5 with Sarah Blasko

Multi-ARIA-Award-winning Australian singer-songwriter Sarah Blasko will kick off her extended I Just Need to Conquer This Mountain “regional” tour in Canberra in 2025.

WIN! SCOTT LEGGO $800 ‘Cracked’ Snowy Mountains premium framed print

To celebrate Scott Leggo’s stunning abstract Australian landscape collection, CD has one of Scott Leggo’s premium-quality framed artworks to give away this festive season.
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