Good morning, Canberra. It's a good day to stay under the covers this morning after an overnight low of -2 degrees. Here's what's making news today.

'Not very wise': HomeBuilder grants miss mark

Leading economists have dismissed the government's HomeBuilder grants scheme as poor public policy.

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King George proving to be Raiders' better half

Subscriber only: Doubters were always gonna doubt, but George Williams is changing the perception of the English Super League.

Sydney NRL clubs get another leg up with crowds

Subscriber only: Opinion: It's hard to get too excited when it doesn't really apply to Canberrans, writes David Polkinghorne.

No public interest in burning our money

Subscriber only: The federal government's robodebt backflip was long overdue, uncharitable and in character, writes Jack Waterford.

Surging CT readership drives ACM growth

Total readership of The Canberra Times surged dramatically to almost 2.3 million in March as audiences went online for vital COVID-19 news.

Times Past

A story of bravery and a remarkable rescue was making front page news on this day in 1987. Five-year-old Kishan Kamal had become trapped in a drain when he was heading home from kindergarten with his 12-year-old sister. Once he realised he was stuck, he called out for his sister to help him but she was unable to lift him out. Passers-by had also attempted to free the young boy without success. In the end, help came from workers at a nearby construction site, who dug and chiseled him free while Kishan sat, immobilised with earmuffs on while they worked. READ MORE