Good morning, Canberra. There's a good chance of some rain today on our way to a top of 22 degrees. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

'Distressing reality': Sydney border restrictions spark Canberra hotel cancellations

Canberra's hotels have been struck by cancellations as restrictions on travellers from Sydney leave thousands scrambling to rearrange their Christmas plans.

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Raiders' big guns return with eyes on round one

Subscriber: Canberra's senior playing group returned for their first day of pre-season training yesterday with one goal on their minds.

How to survive a partner's office holiday party

Opinion: You might be tempted to liven it up with hilarious stories about your partner - but don't give in, writes Gary Martin.

Need to lift your Elf on a Shelf game? Help is here

Canberra YouTuber Ashleigh Turner has come up with 76 different ways to hide the Elf on a Shelf this Christmas.

Canberra athletes forced away from family at Xmas

Canberra's elite athletes will be forced away from families on Christmas Day as players and staff make "significant sacrifices".

Times Past

One large candle on a cake signified the first day of a new century for Flora Primer. Mrs Primer, of Queanbeyan, celebrated her 101st birthday, surrounded by four generations of relatives The Canberra Times reported 39 years ago today. "You can tell them that I want to live until I see Bob Hawke prime minister of Australia," she said. READ MORE