Distinguished historian, Professor Jenny Hocking, will present tomorrow at Manning Clark House, on developments related to the 1975 dismissal of the Whitlam government, and discuss her research into the significance of the “Palace Letters”. As a researcher at the National Centre for Australian Studies, Monash University, and an inaugural Distinguished Whitlam Fellow with the Whitlam Institute, Western Sydney University, she has received many accolades and also written books on significant figures. … Read more.
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Life in Canberra
Canberrans and others who’ve ever worked for parliamentarians will not be surprised at journalist Katharine Murphy’s recent article about the stresses and strains on politicians (and their staff) in modern-day politics.
Published in Meanjin, and based on exit interviews with former parliamentarians (Greg Combet, a highly-respected former trade union leader and Rudd and Gillard governments’ Cabinet Minister; Western Australian GP-turned Coalition politician with “a streak of independence”, Dr Mal Washer; and one-time senior Labor staff member, Mat Jose), the article gets to the nub of what being in modern politics entails. … Read more.
Canberra Friends of Dili recently got together at the Timor Leste Embassy in Deakin for a delicious Warming for Winter dinner, raising funds for medical and cultural activities in Timor Leste.
Hosted by His Excellency, Mr Abel Guterres, Timor Leste Ambassador, guests heard presentations from various speakers including local MLA, Chris Steel, about the inspirational work of Dr Dan Murphy’s Bairo Pite Medical Clinic. … Read more.
Located in leafy Forrest (11 Tasmania Circle), Manning Clark House was the long-time home of the late Australian historian, Professor Manning Clark and his wife, Dymphna (a linguist) and their large family.
Surrounded by a large garden and designed in 1952 by architect, Robin Boyd, MCH nowadays plays host to a wide variety of functions such as book launches, conferences and seminars. … Read more.
Canberra is renowned for its magnificent autumn colours. This year is no exception and whether in the older parts of the city or the newer outlying suburbs, nature seems to be having its way.
Canberra’s colourful trees include exotic and native Australian trees such as Japanese Maples, Magnolia, Birch Trees, Maple, Linden Trees and Dogwood. … Read more.
Canberra’s many national institutions including Parliament House, Museum of Australian Democracy (Old Parliament House), Questacon, the High Court, the National Library, War Memorial and National Archives, National Gallery and National Museum, are all well known.
But in recent years various innovative local attractions have emerged.
Local Press, Kingston Foreshore
129/2 Trevillian, Kingston
Positive reviews and anecdotes abound about Local Press – hardly surprising – given its great food options, cosy ambience and friendly staff. Whether outside enjoying the tranquility of Lake Burley Griffin or admiring the café’s creative interior, Local Press is perfect for people wanting a quick snack and a juice, coffee or tea, or for those in for the longer haul of breakfast or lunch. … Read more.
Jon English and his eight-piece band’s Trilogy of Rock at Queanbeyan’s Q Theatre served as a reminder of Australia’s wonderful depth of talent. Their renditions of 1960s, 1970s and 1980s music of The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Kinks, The Beatles, The Easybeats, Pink Floyd, Queen, AC/DC, Joni Mitchell, The Doors, David Bowie, Billy Joel, Alice Cooper, Deep Purple, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan, The Eagles, Simon and Garfunkel and The Mamas and the Papas, made for a fantastic night enjoyed by the very enthusiastic crowd. … Read more.
ABC radio provides great daytime listening but Nightlife and Overnights programs are musts for night owls and favourites of many people including truck drivers, shift workers and people who may be socially isolated.
Presented for many years on week nights from 10pm by Tony Delroy, Nightlife is now fronted by Philip Clark. … Read more.
Canberra is a unique city, built more in a hurry post 1950 than incrementally which perhaps happened with other Australian cities.
Canberra does not a CBD similar to other Australian cities with their tightly-packed historical buildings. It does not have the wall-to-wall funky shops of Melbourne’s Brunswick or Coburg with their eclectic mix of nationalities, cultures, apparel and foods, Sydney’s glamorous beaches and harbourside attractions, Brisbane’s warm climate and riverside life or other attractions unique to other Australian cities. … Read more.