Good morning, Canberra. After a warm day with a top of 25 degrees, we're expecting a late shower or two. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

Hollywood star Eva Mendes meets Googong family and makes their McHappy Day

Subscriber only: Actress Eva Mendes has lifted the spirits of a sick little boy and his parents, bonding with them over the TV show Bluey.

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Lui still shocked by Queensland call-up

Subscriber only: When people first started talking about the Canberra prop playing State of Origin, he could only laugh.

Eric Abetz's McCarthyism hits hard at home

Opinion: There's a lot of people we apparently have to make sure don't carry a torch for a dictatorship, writes Jenna Price.

Dan's grand plan for the ACT Brumbies

Subscriber only: Coach Dan McKellar wants to turn the Brumbies into "the best in the world" as he searches for new staff members.

Public vote decides ACT's new emblem

It's only taken 430 million years, but finally the trilobite fossil Batocara mitchelli is getting its time in the spotlight.

Times Past

Poker machines were not likely to be introduced to Canberra, reported The Canberra Times 50 years ago today. The interior minister, Mr Peter Nixon, said there wouldn't be any decision made on poker machines while he was minister. "I don't believe the people who want them can't be catered for by a short drive over the border," he said. READ MORE