Good morning, Canberra. You'll need the heater on this morning after an overnight low of -2 degrees. Here's what's making news in the capital.

The young public servants helping job seekers through COVID-19

The newest members of the public service have bolstered the ranks of staff delivering the government's response to the economic shock of COVID-19.

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Raiders ready to resume contact training ... maybe

Subscriber only: The Canberra Raiders are locked in to finally resume contact training on Monday - provided it doesn't get delayed again.

Diary of an Optimist: The joy of sitting in a traffic jam

What a delight it was to hear Canberrans hooting horns because they couldn't get to the shops fast enough, writes Steve Evans.

Brumbies set to launch hall of fame for legends

Subscriber only: The Brumbies want to elevate their most decorated players to "legends" status as part of a plan to embrace 25 years of history.

ACT govt could call on Giants to bring extra game

The ACT government's plans to stand by the Giants during the tough times means they could look for some payback when crowds return.

Times Past

'Man severely burnt in explosion' was a front page headline in The Canberra Times on this day in 1977. A 55-year-old man suffered extensive burns when his Aranda flat was ripped apart in an explosion. Mr Leo Kershaw was found by the owner of the flat, Mr Ray, standing in a dazed condition among the rubble of the premises in Bandjalong Crescent. Much of the flat was destroyed. The flat and the house above it, valued at $51,000, were written off by the insurance company. READ MORE