Good morning, Canberra. After a frosty start, we're expecting a mostly sunny day with a top of 14 degrees. Here's what's making headlines in the capital.

Govt slammed over water buyback debacle

Subscriber only: The Australian National Audit Office has released a scathing report into the government's handling of the water buyback scheme.

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Gutsy Raiders produce win for the ages at SCG

Subscriber only: Season over? You're kidding. Not after that Green Machine effort last night against the back-to-back premiers.

Is a vaccine the only thing we can have hope in?

Jenna Price's opinion: What can we turn to if the things we've relied on to keep us healthy during this pandemic don't work?

Brumby finds his escape on Bungendore farm

Subscriber only: Will Miller races from training to former Wallabies prop Richard Harry's farm, but not to get Super Rugby advice.

The Canberra talk show birthed from coronavirus

Of all the things that coronavirus has brought us, quite possibly the most unexpected was the introduction of Canberra's own talk show.

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Eight months of sticking to the same lottery numbers had finally paid off for Canberra's Pam Jones. Along with Downer syndicate "Three Kings of Sport", Mrs Jones had good reason to celebrate on this day 40 years ago. An article featured on The Canberra Times' front page reported they had just won more than $1.3 million in NSW lotteries between them. READ MORE