Good morning, Canberra. We're off to a frosty, foggy start with a top of 14 degrees on the way this Wednesday. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

Border restrictions 'final nail in the coffin'

Subscriber only: Businesses in the ACT's cross-border communities are concerned about the prospect of border restrictions, even if permits are issued to allow movement within the wider Canberra region.

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Sport

McKellar tips Lolesio to bounce back stronger

Noah Lolesio's season could be over in a devastating blow for the ACT Brumbies and his own Wallabies ambitions.

ACT grassroots sport funding fight just starting

Subscriber only: Canberra clubs are among those in need of extra funding after the coronavirus shutdown depleted cash reserves.

ACT Rugby bracing for coronavirus test result

ACT Rugby chiefs are prepared to swing into action to curb the spread of the coronavirus if a club staff member's test comes back positive.

Sisterly Spirit helps Olivia juggle netball duties

Subscriber only: Olivia Clark will juggle netball, study and being a caregiver when the NSW Premier League season starts tonight.

Times Past

On this day in 1978, Canberrans were having conversations about whether or not particular children's books endorsed racist, xenophobic, sexist or homophobic views. Nicola Liebke, 10, wrote to The Canberra Times to express her dismay at Woden Library for refusing to stock books written by British children's writer Enid Blyton. "I do love Enid Blyton books and so do a number of my friends. But [the government] won't allow them in the Woden Library," she said.
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