Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a partly cloudy day with a chance of some afternoon showers and a top of 19 degrees. Here's what's making news.

Jack high and dry: Bowls ban confuses players

ACT lawn bowls enthusiast Cal Walters is perplexed by the inconsistency of COVID-19 restrictions to social sport.

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A second form: ARLC is waivering on the flu

Subscriber only: Raiders Josh Papalii, Sia Soliola and Joe Tapine will have to sign an amended waiver if they want to continue training.

Raiders to spend first month of play on the road

Subscriber only: It's unlikely Canberra will be allowed to play early home games, with the NRL set to confine matches to two stadiums.

New RA chief targets July restart for rugby

Subscriber only: Interim CEO Rob Clarke is back at Rugby Australia for a good time not a long time, promising a ruthless review.

Tuggeranong honours past in new club identity

Subscriber only: The history of Tuggeranong's four clubs has been remembered in inaugural jersey of amalgamated AFL Canberra team.

Times Past

'Zero growth in spending' made front page headline in The Canberra Times on this day 41 years ago. Canberra's community was to be consulted on how the ACT Schools Authority should cope with government spending restrictions. The authority's chairperson, Ros Kelly, said after a closed meeting a discussion paper would be published and would be followed by a public seminar in the coming weeks. READ MORE