Good morning, Canberra. Buckle up for a wild day with 33 degrees tipped along with some rain, strong winds and possible raised dust. Here's the headlines.

Bushfire near Canberra airport under control

"Early detection" helped ACT firefighters gain control of a fast-moving bushfire which threatened homes in Canberra's east.

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Barty worried over Australia, not Open win

Ashleigh Barty claimed she was more concerned about the bushfire crisis than winning the Australian Open after sweeping into the third round.

Griffin boosts Canberra's finals charge

Subscriber only: Kelsey Griffin has erased any doubts about her fitness as the star's return bolsters the Capitals' push for a home final.

Neville's nine-year Brumbies wait almost over

Subscriber only: When Brumbies coach Dan McKellar finally dialled his number, the answer was quick and emphatic.

Baby joy brings light to Canberra season slump

Subscriber only: It's been far from a dream W-League campaign but United defender Jessie Rasschaert still leaves training with a smile.

Times Past

While Canberrans welcomed news that the week long closure of garbage tips was over, they have been warned not to get too excited as the after effects of the strike would linger for a while longer. Tip gates remained locked with mountains of rubbish dumped outside the entrances from members of the public desperate to be rid of their rubble. Operators were not expected to return to work over the Australia Day long weekend and the huge mounds of rubbish could not be moved without specialised machinery and operators.
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