Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a small chance of between 1mm and 3mm of rain today, on the way to 19 degrees. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.
Music | Gallery: After a three-year COVID-enforced hiatus, the return of iconic Uni of Canberra musical festival Stonefest on Saturday was music to the ears of students.
Crime: Motor vehicle theft is racing ahead in Canberra at a rate far exceeding the national average, despite a significant effort by police to rein it in.
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Crime: They are the car thieves and societal misfits who recklessly chase after their next cheap thrill on Canberra's roads and who have so far killed three people and injured many more. It's time for a different approach, police say.
Federal politics: A major expansion of paid parental leave has been praised as a "really significant" step towards bringing Australia on par with comparable countries.
Sport: A Canberra syndicate has turned $500 into winning a share of $1 million after their horse Front Page finished first in The Kosciuszko at Randwick Racecourse.
Health: ACT Health is not ruling reimposing health measures if a dangerous new COVID-19 variant emerges, but future reactions are likely centre on public messaging rather than government intervention.
Opinion: STREP. AUDIO. LYNCH. Now you know the secret to beating Wordle, are you still playing it after a year? Or have you moved on to Quordle, Duotrigordle, Suburble and Heardle, asks Karen Hardy.
