Good morning Canberra. There's a high chance we'll get some much-needed rain today with a top of 23 degrees. Here's what's making headlines.

'I'm offering our experts': Julie Bishop assumes ANU role amid bushfire crisis

Julie Bishop has assumed her new role as chancellor of the Australian National University - and she's making overtures to her former colleagues.

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'Grown-up' Pup ready to go back to where it began

Subscriber only: Matt To'omua will be back at Canberra Stadium on Friday night, but not as he originally planned.

Horsburgh's hungry for more prime-time action

Subscriber only: Canberra Raiders prop Corey Horsburgh's been given a State of Origin sniff for the Maroons - and he likes it.

Canberra challenged with tight window to find coach

Subscriber only: Capital Football hope to find a new Canberra United coach within the next two months after sacking Heather Garriock.

'I'll have them to push me': Tonna's motivation

Subscriber only: The Canberra Muay Thai fighter will compete in the memory of lost family members when he returns to the ring.

Times Past

A now defunct airline, Jetair Australia, was given permission to offer flights between Melbourne and Canberra on this day in 1970. The weekend-only service was set to run through Gippsland and the South Coast, giving Canberrans access to popular holiday destinations. The day's front page also featured an advertisement from local real estate agent Laurie Scheele, with a three-bedroom house with a garage in Ainslie on offer for $12,500.
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