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The article reports that private papers of Nobel prize winner, Patrick White, are on public display. White was the only Australian who won the Nobel Prize in Literature. He died in 1990 and won the prize in 1973. He told his literary executor, Barbara Mibbs, to burn all his papers including two books, plays, letters, and postcards after his death. But Mibbs sold his work to the National Library of Australia in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.

The article focuses on upcoming cultural events and festivals in various cities across Australia, including the Liveworks Festival in Sydney, the opera "La bohème" in Perth, the cabaret "Cabaret de Paris" in Adelaide, and the cultural event "Windows to the World" in Canberra.

The article reports on a draft discussion paper released by the state government of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, wherein it expressed its interest in receiving the pool in frequent flyer points earned by its travellers at a department or agency level.

The article discusses the influence of lobbyists on the budget and the high-priced fundraisers that take place during budget week in Canberra. Lobbyists and influential individuals pay significant amounts of money to attend these events, which provide them with access to politicians and the opportunity to influence decision-making. The lack of transparency and the revolving door between government and lobbying roles are also highlighted as concerns. The article emphasizes the need for greater transparency and stricter regulations surrounding lobbying and political fundraising. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the participants in the Australian Open squash tournament to be held at the Royal Theatre in Canberra, Australia on August 13 to 19, 2012, and reports on the confirmed participation of Malaysian squash player Ong Beng Hee in the event.

Focuses on T. Matthew Ciolek, who directs Internet publications for the Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies at the Australian National University in Canberra, and his views on the Internet. Some of the on-line resources he has developed and maintained; His worries over the current glut of unreliable and poorly organized information on line; How he believes the problems with information on the Internet could be corrected.