Good morning, Canberra. We're off to a frosty start to the working week with a top of 17 degrees on the way. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

Message to the future hidden inside restored Shine Dome

The time capsule, which is set to be opened some time after 2100, contains a snapshot of Canberra and Australia's scientific contribution in 2020.

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Massive crash on day two of Canberra rally

Video: Alex Hendriks will need more than a hammer to knock the dents out of his Subaru WRX STi after a spectacular 120km/h crash.

Thousands run in Canberra Times Marathon

It was always going to take more than freezing temperatures and strong winds to keep Canberra's keenest runners away.

McKellar questions late referee call

Subscriber: Trailing with two seconds on the clock, referee Nic Berry appeared to signal a penalty before snapping his hands back.

China and the West have different conversations

Opinion: The Western story of the inevitability of liberal democracy and universal human rights is dead, writes Nicholas Stuart.

Times Past

Before the upcoming election, then-prime minister Bob Hawke took 20 backbenchers to dinner to tell them the government could still win, The Canberra Times' political correspondent Tony Wright reported on its front page on this day 30 years ago. READ MORE