Good morning, Canberra. Batten down the hatches with another 20 to 30mm of rain tipped for today and a top of just 13 degrees. Here's what's making news.

Hope makes a comeback: Canberra couples cheer the restart of their IVF journeys

"You feel your life is on hold". Gemma Killen is among thousands who can now restart IVF treatment thanks to an easing of elective surgery restrictions.

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From the $10m race to a potential country ending

Subscriber only: It could all end in one Fell Swoop at Wagga on Thursday afternoon for a champion Canberra gelding.

'I will fight this beast with everything I have'

Erin Sorensen was the face of the Mother's Day Classic. Her cancer has returned and her hope lies in research breakthroughs to beat it.

Ricky says Raiders are ready to rumble

Ready and waiting. The Canberra Raiders are just looking for the green light from the NRL to return to training.

Access your super early: is it worth it?

Explainer: Not everyone qualifies for the government's scheme and you need to consider the long-term effects on your retirement income.

Times Past

On this day in 1974, The Canberra Times reported that Prime Minister Gough Whitlam had launched an election campaign to a crowd of more than 3000, promising free healthcare and childcare. "Mr Whitlam appealed for a period of stable government in Australia and of stable leadership," the report said. Mr Whitlam, for his part, told those present that he characterised his launch as such: "I am not in the business of selling you short and I am not in the business of buying you off." READ MORE