Good morning, Canberra. After a morning frost and an overnight low of zero, we're in for a top of 11 degrees today. Here's what's making news in the capital.

Lessons to be learned from pregnant pause

Subscriber only: Australia's Parliament can use lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic to become more parent-friendly for male and female politicians, pregnant Canberra MP Alicia Payne says.

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Raiders, Brumbies look to raise crowd numbers

Subscriber only: Any rise in Canberra Stadium's fan capacity would be at the discretion of ACT chief health officer Kerryn Coleman.

John McEwen's legacy deserves to be celebrated

Opinion: In an era of cancel culture, when statues are being torn down, it is about time this one goes up, writes Bridget McKenzie.

US vote most important election of our times

Explainer: One of the most important elections in our times happens in just over 10 weeks. Here's everything you need to know.

Canberrans catch reading bug during lockdown

Move over binge watching - Canberrans have revived their love of books during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Times Past

A very odd story made the front page of The Canberra Times on this day in 1959. Reports were that a sedan car had been damaged after being struck by none other than a house in State Circle. The car was driven by a John Casey Taylor of Ainslie and had been parked on the side of the road to allow a semi-trailer carrying a house to pass. The side of the house struck Taylor's car as it passed. READ MORE