Good morning, Canberra. We could be in for a shower or two today, with a top of 17 degrees predicted. Here's what's making news in the capital.

Families celebrate loosened virus restrictions

As families prepare to spend Mother's Day together, business owners are waiting to hear what comes next.

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A case of the flu sidetracks the NRL's return

Subscriber only: Why has the influenza vaccination - and the refusal of it by NRL players - become such a big deal?

Asymptomatic cases will bring next wave of virus

Subscriber only: It is far too early to celebrate, here or anywhere else in the world where the curve is going down, writes Jack Waterford.

'It was special': Brumbies relive a 25-year journey

Subscriber only: A reunion scheduled for today was cancelled, but the 1996 ACT Brumbies' memories live on.

Commander to recluse: A Major General's story

A 1920s Belconnen homestead built by a controversial commander is no longer standing but do the foundation stones remain?

Times Past

Much like today, fuel prices were a hot topic in the nation's capital 54 years ago. The front page of The Canberra Times on May 9, 1966, featured a prominent story about an oil company, Ampol Petroleum Ltd, increasing its prices for kerosene, diesel fuel, and dieselene. The price-hike came a couple of days after the Shell Company of Australia Ltd announced its prices would increase. READ MORE