Good morning, Canberra. We're headed for a top of 20 degrees on a cloudy Wednesday. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

Carols back on the cards for the crowds

Canberra's annual Carols by Candlelight is likely to go ahead with a performance in front of thousands of audience members at Commonwealth Park this year, but still with COVID restrictions in place.

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Raiders ready to dance the Munster Mash

Subscriber only: Melbourne playmaker named for Friday's NRL preliminary final despite sporting a heavily strapped right knee.

Five things to do in Canberra this weekend

Still on the hunt for something to do this weekend? Here's our pick of what's happening in Canberra this weekend.

John I Dent Cup final set for crowd boost

The race is on to fill the hill for the grand final with ACT rugby officials securing an exemption for a bigger crowd at Viking Park on Saturday.

Australians trapped in Syria need govt's help

Opinion: The indefinite detention of Australians in Syria amounts to collective punishment, writes Elaine Pearson.

Times Past

"Have flutes, will travel", the heading of an article featured on the front page of The Canberra Times, this day 41 years ago. Two of Canberra School of Music's first group of graduates were set to take up contracts as first and second flutes respectively in the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. READ MORE