Good morning, Canberra. We're in for another nice day with a top of 22 degrees forecast. Here's what's making news in the capital.

Childcare centres face closure despite government help

For tiny not-for-profit centres like Wattle Early Childhood Centre in Lyneham, the new schemes leave the centre 60 per cent down on its normal revenue.

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NRL coaches could operate with skeleton staff

The make-up of a club's coaching unit will hinge on biosecurity advice as football departments await the tick of approval to return.

The fighting Fishers' eight serving sons

One family's wartime contribution was unlike most others during the First World War, with eight boys joining the AIF and a ninth rejected.

Game over but still questions remain

What's life like in isolation for Brumbies star Michaela Leonard after the Super W season ends way too early?

Gobble Guts, the kids' meal delivery service

Canberra parents Katie and Sam Croser learnt the hard way about feeding young children when Reuben turned out to be a picky eater.

Times Past

The Canberra Times reported on the large number of visitors to the Capital over the Easter period on this day in 1984. The number of visitors reached almost saturated level over the Easter long weekend with accommodation availability at a minimum. There were 110,000 visitors over the four days, a big increase on the previous years 104,000. READ MORE