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

Numeralla koalas caught in a 'tug-of-love'

Subscriber only: The furry natives have been held at the ANU for more than a month and are at the centre of a discussion between the uni and the koalas' original rescuers.

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Quarantined Haas cleared of deadly coronavirus

Subscriber only: Canberra cyclist Nathan Haas has been cleared of the deadly coronavirus but remains in quarantine in his Abu Dhabi hotel.

Capitals call on Canberra fans to pack the 'Palace'

Subscriber only: The Capitals want you to pack the "Palace" in their bid to win back-to-back WNBL championships on Wednesday night.

NRL's call on Raiders recruit Scott imminent

Subscriber only: Todd Greenberg expects to decide on whether he'll stand down Canberra recruit Curtis Scott in the next couple of days.

Brumbies feel for Japan's coronavirus concerns

Subscriber only: They've dealt with bushfires, states of emergency, toxic smoke, mumps, freak hailstorms and now the coronavirus.

Times Past

News of the first medical clinic in Canberra to provide abortions for women was making headlines on this day in 1977. The Canberra Times reported the clinic was due to open in Phillip and would offer services relating to contraception, menstrual regulation and minor gynecological disorders as well as abortions within 14 weeks of pregnancy. The clinic would provide counselling before and after the procedure and patients would be able to claim a medicare rebate. READ MORE