Good morning, Canberra. Don't forget to put your clocks and watches forward an hour today. We're in for a sunny 26 - here's what's making headlines.

New theatre plans top priority in ACT Labor's arts election platform

Subscriber only: A re-elected Labor government would seek to finalise the business case and design for a new Canberra theatre precinct.

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Is there any limit to Jack Wighton's brilliance?

Subscriber only: When they need him most, Jack Wighton always steps up. Two moments of magic swung last night's semi-final to the Raiders.

Just when the US election couldn't get more chaotic

Opinion: There's little telling what Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis will mean for the election race, or indeed the US itself, writes Mark Kenny.

How Sjana's quest to find herself helped others

Relax: This talented Aussie has caught the world's attention. But it's been a journey to reach the point where she is the one giving advice.

Farewell to the unofficial mayor of Canberra

Kim Hancock was the kind of bloke every community needs. Reliable, resourceful, affable, always the first to put up his hand to help.

Times Past

Featured on the front page of The Canberra Times on this day 40 years ago was the story of Kevin "Cowboy" Neale, captain-coach of the ACTAFL premier Ainslie, conducting an audience of school children in Up There Cazaly with the assistance of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. His reason for the guest appearance was all football: "The kids get a kick out of it." READ MORE