Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a partly cloudy day with a slight chance of rain and a top of 26 degrees. Here's what's making news in the capital.

Nurses ready to dole out AstraZeneca jabs as GPs prepare to do the same

Canberrans can expect a call from their doctor in the coming days as general practitioners get ready to roll out the AstraZeneca vaccine.

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'I needed to look after me': Raider returns stronger

Subscriber: It was a tough call, but one that Canberra Raiders young gun Sebastian Kris knew he had to make. And it's paid off in spades.

How the ABS became a virus-fighting weapon

Opinion: This government has known more about the crises it's faced than any government before it, writes Peter Martin.

Canberra Stadium turns on beer tap to lure fans

Subscriber: Full-strength beers are back on tap after a backlash from footy fans, but the bag ban's here to stay for the time being.

'They can't cuddle a nurse': Beloved dog retires

Therapy dog Tully has spent the past 14 years bringing smiles to the faces of the people she meets at hospitals. Now it's her turn to get some care.

Times Past

A number of toy guns, no bigger than a matchbox, were confiscated by Customs and Excise officers, the front page of The Canberra Times reported on this day in 1966. The guns, illegally imported into Australia, had been on sale at the city's souvenir shop. READ MORE