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Be grateful you’ve never stood in those shoes

"Next time you watch ugly anger and rage on the news, try standing in their shoes first. Kindness is built on the opportunities created by those who came before," writes Kindness columnist ANTONIO DI DIO.

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Trapped worker costs builder a $225,000 fine

Canberra building firm JB Slab Pty Ltd has been convicted and fined $225,000 after pleading guilty to work safety charges after a worker was trapped when a structure, which had not been properly constructed or braced, collapsed in May 2022.

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Exhibitions

Lost city opens up to a digital revelation

"This is an exhibition that appeals on many levels giving visitors a dramatic immersive experience through digital technology. It also caters to those who wish to know more about Pompeii and its history," says reviewer KERRY-ANNE COUSINS.

Music

Skilful performance from classical guitarist

"Stephanie Jones well known to the Canberra classical guitar community and they turned out in a big way for this concert. Albert Hall was full, including the balcony," writes reviewer GRAHAM McDONALD.

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Wine

Curtain up on June’s national wine festival 

The four-day National Wine Festival of Australia will be held in June, celebrating Australian winemaking and marking the 50th anniversary of the National Wine Show of Australia. Wine writer RICHARD CALVER reports from the launch event.

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Figuring out a wine favourite without numbers

Wine writer RICHARD CALVER has a copy of the latest Halliday Wine Companion and while he salutes the work of  doyen James Halliday, he's not comfortable with numeric scores being attached to wines. 

Gardening

Saving water and surviving winter

While there are many plants we can grow that use less or little water, drought-tolerant plants also need to survive our cold winters, writes garden columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.

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