Good morning, Canberra. We're starting off the weekend with a cloudy Saturday with a top of 11 degrees forecast. Here’s what’s making news.

Allegations of misuse surround ChooseCBR voucher scheme amid rollout 'debacle'

Subscriber: Almost $400,000 worth of vouchers was claimed in the first two days despite the site being down for a large portion of that time.

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Raiders misfire without their own 'Turbo' - CNK

Subscriber: Can the Raiders win without Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad at fullback? Bailey Simonsson will be out to prove they can tonight.

Wuhan lab-leak theory is in vogue but still fact-free

Opinion: It's not as exciting, but a zoonotic transfer of the COVID-19 virus remains far more plausible, writes Michael Hiltzik.

Brumbies outclassed by Highlanders in finale

The Brumbies' Super Rugby season petered out at Canberra Stadium on Friday night with a 21-point loss to the Highlanders.

Yowie Man: After initial toll, town's bell rings true

Subscriber: The installation of Nimmitabel's 1.8-tonne bell was not without controversy or calamity.

Times Past

A major reorganisation of security arrangements at the Royal Australian Mint was instituted since allegations of large-scale pilfering of newly minted coins or metal. An employee of the mint told The Canberra Times 53 years ago plain-clothes Commonwealth Police officers interrogated 60 employees.
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