Just build it and they will come
Julieanne Strachan A new 2000-seat lyric theatre in Canberra would probably cost $50 million to build, construction heavyweight John Hindmarsh has estimated.
We can't compete with theatre crowd
Julieanne Strachan Canberra is missing out on national shows because it lacks a modern theatre, Australian Ballet's artistic director says.
Tributes for violinist killed in motorcycle accident
Julieanne Strachan The Australian Chamber Orchestra is in mourning for the loss of one of its longest-serving musicians, Lorna Cumming.
Stage fright as Margolyes ponders turning 'binational' with PM's aid
Julieanne Strachan Famed British actress Miriam Margolyes has graced the stage many times, but there is one performance in Canberra on Saturday that has her particularly nervous.
Capital's high achievers in line for top honours
Megan Doherty and Julieanne Strachan Former diplomat and human rights and social justice campaigner Dr Tom Calma is the ACT finalist in the Australian of the Year Award, up against other contenders including media figure Ita Buttrose,...
Small package the perfect Christmas gift
Julieanne Strachan He may have been only a few hours old, but this little boy had already made it onto Santa's list early on Christmas morning.
Carillon chimes in with free concert for the family
Julieanne Strachan The gentle sounds of bells from the Carillon will help ring in the new year on January 1.
Chorus of citizens to celebrate capital
Julieanne Strachan In ancient Greece they were essential: they whispered secrets to audiences, lent advice to heroes and passed judgment on royalty.
What's happening in the arts in Canberra
Julieanne Strachan The National Museum Australia has unveiled an exhibition of new Aboriginal art from the Western Desert.
Touch of theatre at awards as Stacey takes top prize
Julieanne Strachan The charismatic flame-haired director of The Street Theatre Caroline Stacey has been awarded the highest honour in this year's ACT Arts Awards, being named 2012 artist of the year.
Bollywood ball
Julieanne Strachan The Canberra School of Bollywood Dancing is hosting its 2012 Bollywood Ball tonight. All of the profits will be given to a children's charity.
Sculpture with living bonsai wins prestigious art prize
Julieanne Strachan The prestigious Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize was won by Australian National University PhD candidate Thorhammer Beowulf last night.
NGA at a mere 30 years of age houses nation's most valuable collection
Julieanne Strachan When the Queen opened the National Gallery of Australia 30 years ago, few people would have imagined that by now it would have a collection valued at $4.7 billion.
Labor trumps rivals with arts pledge
Julieanne Strachan A generous arts funding program unveiled by ACT Labor yesterday easily trumped the offerings from the Liberals and the Greens, on a day when all parties showed off their pre-election pledges for...
World's tallest cakestand at high tea
Julieanne Strachan HIGH tea is expected to reach new heights today, when Canberra resident Fiona Kirk unveils what she hopes will be the world’s tallest cake stand.
Glass captures sea, land and sky
Julieanne Strachan AUSTRALIA'S stark beauty, ranging from the rough surfaces of coral shells to the vibrancy of the night sky, has been translated into glass art for a Canberra exhibition.
Drac takes laughter for a spin
Julieanne Strachan Teenaged vampires are back, but this time they are neither brooding nor full of angst.
Keeping it brief and to the cinematic point
Julieanne Strachan A story about a homicidal teddy bear with extreme jealousy issues will be among the creative offerings to lead the Canberra Short Film Festival when it opens tomorrow.
Vienna Boys Choir in town for a flower song
Julieanne Strachan THE world renowned Vienna Boys Choir will perform a concert at Llewellyn Hall today in a once-only Canberra performance during their current tour of Australia.
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$100 a week to feed these hungry mouths
Julieanne Strachan FEEDING a family of four for just $80 a week may seem like an urban myth, a long shot or just plain fantasy, but the gauntlet has been laid down by the founder of the Cheapskates Club, Cath...
