Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a sunny but windy start to the weekend with a top of 17 degrees. Here's what's making headlines in the capital.

Rock on: Australia's sweaty legacy in portraits

It could be just the thing we need to get us out of the COVID-19 doldrums - an exhibition celebrating the legendary Australian pub rock scene.

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Blame game won't shift economic revival burden

Opinion: With unlimited sums at his disposal, what could stop the PM from restoring prosperity? Jack Waterford has the answer.

Follow the flame: 20 years on from the Olympics

For three days, Canberra played host to the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games torch relay, and the flame still burns bright for those involved.

Tim the Yowie Man: Cafe views draw highest praise

Subscriber only: This far-flung kiosk at Perisher Gap has knock-out views and sells alcohol-laced hot chocolates. Need I say more?

Hands off our halves: Raiders wary of Roosters

Subscriber only: Raiders captain Jarrod Croker has a simple solution to end the illegal tactic of teams targeting Canberra's playmakers.

Times Past

There was a great desire to encourage the public to use Canberra's city centre on this day 48 years ago. A story on the front page of The Canberra Times on September 5 in 1972 reported that the Department of the Interior wanted to turn Civic Square into a market place at least one day per week. READ MORE