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.
"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.
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
