Good morning, Canberra. We're getting an early taste of winter today with an icy top of only 7 degrees. Here's what making news in the capital.

Back from a battle with the beast

After 25 days of living in fear as they fought fever and fatigue, Irene and Jan Stoop know exactly what they want most - their freedom. Yesterday the couple was listed as recovered from coronavirus, the last known cases in the ACT.

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Chief Minister 'Barrs' any ACT sport bidding wars

The ACT has been forced to pay over the odds to bring elite sport to Canberra, but the government vows that will no longer be the case.

When life gives you pumpkins, make soup

With the annual Collector Pumpkin Festival called off, local farmers are enjoying a different kind of autumn this year.

A renovator's dream: Brumbies may be sold

Subscriber only: Wanted - Someone with deep pockets and an interest in rugby to join a famous franchise.

How will we deal with a second wave?

Explainer: As more testing occurs, it ought to be easier to control further outbreaks of the coronavirus.

Times Past

On this day in 1988, The Canberra Times reported that there were eight starving horses and a foal on a property near Sutton.
The horses were to have been put down by their owner after an inspection by the NSW branch of the RSPCA. READ MORE