Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a partly cloudy day with a top of 22 degrees. Here's what's making news in the capital.

Floriade's reimagined model pays off in suburbia

The suburbs were thriving during this year's spread-out event, but it wasn't so bright for businesses near Floriade's traditional home.

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Stuart still focused on lime green wall for Storm

Subscriber only: Attack might be dominating defence this NRL finals campaign, but Ricky Stuart says that's down to defensive deficiencies.

ANU expert recognised for climate change research

The grant will expand Adele Morrison's research and draw attention to the under-representation of women in science.

The most important budget in a generation

Opinion: With this budget, we're helping those out of work get into work and helping those who are in a job stay in a job, writes Zed Seselja.

South Coast fishing threat for grey nurse sharks

Conservation groups say opening Batemans Marine Park to fishing is a blow to wildlife, including the majestic grey nurse shark.

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A Fijian dancer grimaced in pain as his costume caught alight in an accident during an exhibition of a traditional fire-walking ceremony, The Canberra Times reported on this day 46 years ago. The exhibition ceremony took place in an enclosure at Woden Plaza in celebration of its anniversary. Members of the troupe were walking across a bed of red-hot volcanic rocks and squatting down over them when it is believed the grass skirt worn by one of the members caught fire. READ MORE