Good morning, Canberra. We're off to a foggy start this morning with a top of 13 degrees later today. Here's what's making headlines in the capital.

Virus restrictions to ease in Canberra on Friday

Coronavirus restrictions will ease in the ACT on Friday despite the surge of cases in Victoria - but it's a more cautious approach than previously planned.

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Soliola blends humour and KFC ahead of operation

Subscriber only: It's an injury that normally happens in a car crash. Or if you fall flat on your face on concrete. Not so much a footy field.

Defence has a shopping list, but what's cooking?

Opinion: This update raises huge questions, but answers none. We all know the implicit threat behind this spending, writes Nic Stuart.

Athletes join forces to eliminate racism in sport

Subscriber only: Some of Australia's top athletes have joined forces to educate people about the impacts of racism.

Literary greats to Zoom in to Canberra festival

In a time of rolling bad news, some bright spots are starting to light up Canberra's upcoming social calendar once again.

Times Past

On this day in 1977, Cusack's furniture store was making plans to reopen after a recent fire had caused major damage to the business. It was the second time in less than a year the store had been damaged by fire - although this time, the extensive damage was largely caused by the water used to extinguish the blaze. READ MORE