Canberra drug-checking service CanTEST detects medetomidine for the first time
A “powerful sedative” for animals has been picked up by Canberra’s public drug-checking service, drawing concerns about fake…
Australian drag icon Courtney Act glitteringly enshrined at National Portrait Gallery
Discarded fingernails, sequins, a pair of high heels, a beer can, and a dismembered Barbie doll have been…
Rosalie Gascoigne exhibition at National Gallery of Australia celebrates abstract works made from found objects
Despite her reputation today as one of Australia’s most influential artists, Rosalie Gascoigne did not start exhibiting her…
Jackson Pollock’s Blue Poles to be temporarily moved from Canberra to Western Australian gallery
The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) will loan its most valuable artwork — Jackson Pollock’s Blue Poles —…
Healthcare is often pushed aside by homeless people struggling to survive. This service aims to change that
For the team behind Street Side Medics, the service comes down to an “exceptionally simple idea”. Founder Daniel…
Hellenic Club found to have breached withdrawal regulations, cleared of failing to record problem gambling
The Hellenic Club of Canberra has been cleared of breaches of failing to record the problem gambling of…
Canberra speech pathologist convicted of using details of people she knew to illegally obtain medication
A Canberra speech pathologist has been convicted of using the details of people she knew, including parents of…
Canberra paraplegic woman stranded in hospital for 19 months due to aged care bed block
Mary Wansey has spent 19 bleak months stranded in a Canberra hospital room while she waits for a…
Two artists who created remarkably similar works 50 years apart celebrated at National Portrait Gallery
Australian artist Noel McKenna draws a lot of inspiration from dogs. Now, some of those “dogs he has…
National Gallery will host APY artwork exhibition after paintings cleared of improper interference
The National Gallery of Australia will host a major exhibition of art from the Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY)…
National Gallery will host APY artwork exhibition after paintings cleared of improper interference
The National Gallery of Australia will host a major exhibition of art from the Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY)…
Man who turned to weightlifting for health now headed to powerlifting world championships at 82
Ravi Sood was 70 years old when he first picked up a barbell. “Both my knees needed replacing,…