'Devastated' Braddon restaurant closes after more than a decade

A devastated Canberra restaurant owner has made the heartbreaking decision to close her doors. Lanie Tindale reports the Lonsdale Street venue buckled under rising costs.

Jack Waterford writes on the urgency in fixing problems in the public service, and Jenna Price writes about "chemical submission", a key element of the harrowing sexual assault case involving Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot.

A prominent Canberra doctor has been accused of sexually assaulting four women employed by his medical practice. Tim Piccione reports the man faced the ACT Magistrates Court yesterday.

And Chris Dutton catches up with an old Canberra Capitals favourite, reflecting on the way she helped change the sport.

Today will be a hot and sunny day with an expected top of 30 degrees. Perfect weather to get out and enjoy the start of the Australia Day long weekend.

John-Paul Moloney, managing editor