Good morning, Canberra. The warmer weather is coming back with a top of 18 degrees on the way. Here's what's making headlines this Tuesday.

Canberra Airport set to strike deal with Tasmania

Subscriber only: Airport officials have finalised a deal to offer Canberra travellers a new destination, with Tasmania looming as the most likely spot.

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Hungry Raiders to test top-four history

Subscriber only: If the Canberra Raiders are good enough they'll overcome missing out on the top four to create NRL history.

Is Mr Trump taxed by his (lack of) tax?

Explainer: He called the revelations "fake news" but what should we make of Donald Trump's leaked tax returns?

Shark attack launches Raiders finals campaign

Subscriber only: The Raiders are feeling lifted ahead of their elimination final against the Sharks at Canberra Stadium.

DESIGN announces new City Walk artwork

Titled Desiderium, the large-scale light sculpture will be installed at the City Walk entry to Monaro Mall.

Times Past

Who would have thought that the Canberra Airport terminal was not fit for use as a dog kennel? This was the thought of the Opposition whip Gil Duthie 53 years ago, as reported in The Canberra Times. Speaking during the department of the interior estimates, Mr Duthie described the terminal building as a "dog box". He called it "an Alcatraz" and an "architectural monstrosity". He appealed to the government to press ahead with plans for a new airport or build a new terminal on the present site. READ MORE