Good morning, Canberra. We're in for some showers, a possible storm, and a top of 22 degrees this Christmas Eve. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.
Health: Having had her life saved once already thanks to a bone marrow transplant from her sister, Courtney Hughes, who will spend Christmas at Canberra Hospital, hopes Australians dig deep to boost the country's shockingly low donor pool.
Defence: Defence is dismantling its troubled Army MRH-90 Taipan helicopters and harvesting them for parts, after failing to find a buyer for the aircraft whole.
Community: Kids playing footy in Gordon will have another winter of getting changed in shipping containers with the ACT government yet to make a start on repairing or replacing an amenities block destroyed by fire more than a year ago.
Opinion: Spending Christmas alone? Well you're not alone. Many Australians will be waking up tomorrow with no one to crack a cracker with. Here's some tips to make the most of it, writes Karen Hardy.
World: Hamas says it has lost contact with a group responsible for five Israeli hostages being held captive in the Gaza Strip due to Israeli bombardment.
