Good morning, Canberra. We're heading for a top of 34 degrees today and rain could be on the way as soon as tomorrow. Here's the headlines.

Mountain huts destroyed in Dunns Road blaze

As the Dunns Road bushfire began its run through Kosciuszko National Park in the first week of January, Clive Richardson felt a familiar sense of foreboding.

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A tale of equine survival as the Bay burned

A stubborn horse defied the odds as a firefront rolled through a bush-ringed Malua Bay acreage.

Canberra United's season hangs in the balance

Subscriber only: Canberra United's W-League finals hopes are hanging by a thread after a second successive 4-0 defeat.

Cold drinks bring warmth and comfort to firies

A Bungendore fridge full of cold drinks for firies has been continually stocked by locals passing through in recent weeks.

Thunder young gun Gilkes backs Cricket ACT path

Matt Gilkes says the revamped cricket pathway in Canberra could open the door for more to follow his footsteps to the BBL.

Times Past

Minister for Health, Mr Harrie Wade was advising parents and authorities on the potential dangers of smoking for young people on this day in 1964. Senator Wade said that although he had no power to prohibit tobacco company advertising and sales, young people should not smoke until the dangers could be assessed. READ MORE