Good morning, Canberra. After a cold and foggy start, we're in for a pleasant day with a top of 12 degrees. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

Restaurant owner hits back after fine for 'brazen' breaches of COVID-19 restrictions

Subscriber only: Charcoal Restaurant owner Anna Gray, who will dispute a $5000 fine for COVID-19 breaches, accused police of "bashing businesses".

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JobKeeper, JobSeeker changes and you

Explainer: On Tuesday, the government announced changes to the JobKeeper and JobSeeker systems. Here's how it affects you.

Bateman tactic designed to drive Bennett barmy

Subscriber only: The mind games have begun. Will he? Won't he? The "he" being Canberra Raiders second-rower John Bateman.

Frosty reception with rookie lock set for debut

Subscriber only: Nick Frost is ready to help stabilise the Brumbies' lineout as coach Dan McKellar prepares to turn to fresh talent.

Is Parliament no longer needed?

Opinion: The Australian government has not tried hard enough to think this matter through, writes John Warhurst.

Times Past

On the front page of The Canberra Times on July 23, 1994, Canberra GP Dr Henry Pang was preparing for "an historical first". Dr Pang was set to go on an aid mission to Rwanda, a country ravaged by a civil war and described as hell on earth. "This is a great honour, it's no ordinary crisis," he said. READ MORE