Good morning, Canberra. There might be a bit of fog and wind but we'll get to a nice top of 21 degrees. Here's what's making news today.

Hope in sight as elective surgery ban being lifted

Faced with the fear of going blind, Kaye Powell was booked in for cataract surgery last month, only to have it delayed due to the coronavirus shutdown. She was given some welcome news on Tuesday by the federal government.

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Benchmark measures make NRL safe: V'landys

ARL Commission chairman claims players will be at less risk of contracting the coronavirus while playing than if they are sidelined.

Brumbies stars could be in line for overseas stint

Subscriber only: Players on long deals may sign overseas contracts to supplement their earnings as the code battles the pandemic.

Five easy experiments for curious kids

Questacon experts share simple science experiments like cornflour slime and dyed plants that you can do at home.

Art of family, love and loss at war's end

When the Lahey brothers went away to the Great War, their 32-year-old sister Vida was determined to join them.

Times Past

A terrifying ordeal for those involved on this day in 1984 as the driver of a car lost control and hit four people. The accident occurred in Braddon and the four people hit were injured. Miraculously, most of the impact was taken by a nearby parked car and the bystanders were saved from serious injuries. READ MORE