Good morning Canberra. Today is going to be slightly cooler at just 24 degrees with the chance of some more rain. Here's what's making headlines.

The South Coast is still hurting, but needs Canberrans to come back

South Coast businesses are doing it tough with weeks of peak trade lost. So locals have a simple message for tourists - come back and visit.

Sport

NRL goes into battle for the NSW South Coast

Subscriber only: The NRL is helping the South Coast get back on its feet by turning the "Battle of the West" into the "Battle of Bega".

Hosking off to the perfect start in Tour Down Under

Talk about making a lasting first impression. Canberra's Chloe Hosking made the perfect start for her new Rally UHC team.

Canberra smoke prompts World Rugby to think

Subscriber only: The ACT Brumbies are confident their round-one fixture will go ahead as scheduled in Canberra.

Kyrgios opens the Open against unseeded Italian

Nick Kyrgios's first big test in Melbourne is likely to come in round three as Ash Barty gets inviting Australian Open draw.

Times Past

Horses faced a long and grueling task for charity on this day in 1977, with a more than 110-kilometre ride in Cooma. The Steve Mauger Memorial Endurance Ride, based at the Cooma Showground, attracted some 100 spectators on the day. The ride served a three-fold purpose: to raise money for the Steve Mauger charity, to enable the Snowy Mountains zone to gain points, and determine the winner of the Snowy Mountains Rider of the Year Award. READ MORE