ANU chancellor Julie Bishop was not mincing words in her exclusive interview with senior political reporter Dana Daniel about the dire straits the uni is in. Not only did she say axing hundreds of jobs would be essential to the uni's future, she also had some choice words for staff complaints about being asked to give up pay cuts.

"It depends to whom you refer, because many members of staff have been part of the inefficiencies that the university is now seeking to address," she said. Ouch.

As counting continued after the weekend's election, Jeremy Hanson confirmed what Jasper Lindell reported yesterday that he would seek the Canberra Liberals leadership. Hanson's push to regain control sets up yet another battle for the ideological heart of the party, and came as their very narrow path to victory appeared to vanish with the re-election of a third Green.

Canberra put on a stunning day for the royal visit on Monday. King Charles and Queen Camilla were "absolutely delighted" by the welcome, Megan Doherty reports. That said, not everyone was happy to see them, and Steve Evans ponders whether the royal tour brings us closer to a republic.

In property news, Canberra's most expensive apartment has sold after months of campaigning for a jaw-dropping figure. Property reporter Lucinda Garbutt-Young reports a five-bedroom penthouse, known as Jewel in the Crown, at the Sapphire development sold for for just short of its $8 million listing figure.

And Raiders fans, you've had your say on the club's season. Now dive in and see the results of Green Machine survey.

After yesterday's perfect spring welcome to the royals, today will be a hot one with sunshine and a top of 28.

John-Paul Moloney, managing editor