Transport: Officers were sent out to help with traffic management and westbound lanes were closed while the balloon landed and deflated, and was cleared away.
Federal politics: David Littleproud said the new government had had weeks to get advice about the $750 pandemic payments that ended on June 30, and only seeking advice now showed how out of touch with real Australians Labor was.
Coronavirus: The number of new COVID-19 cases in the ACT was slightly down from yesterday. While there are no signs of the numbers falling much, there are also no signs at the moment of the predicted surge in infections.
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Exclusive: It's a case of too poor to rent, but too rich for help. The Bailey family say they cannot compete in the private rental market - but because Ms Bailey works full time they are not eligible for housing support.
Court: The ACT's top judge says she is "staggered" after a killer allegedly took methamphetamine and got behind the wheel while waiting to be sentenced over the death of a beloved disability advocate.
Crime: ACT Policing said they received reports that the quartet - two 13 year olds and two 14 year olds - allegedly stole petrol at knifepoint at a Kippax 7-Eleven store.
Defence: Australia's military watchdog experienced an "unprecedented" increase in defence force complaints in the year following the Brereton report's release, a document stalled by the former federal government has revealed.
Music: The Melbourne frontman dreams that his band, Fuzzsucker and the Canberra Raiders, will one day play half-time at a Raiders home game, in the venue that bears his name.
What's on: The Winter in the City rink in Civic Square, off London Circuit, is open Friday and Saturday 10am to 9pm and Sunday, its final day, 10am to 8pm.
