Good morning, Canberra. The smoke haze is set to return this evening and a possible late storm is on the cards. Here are today's top headlines.

Future dawns for ACT's first millennium baby

Ana Davidovic's birth at 1.17am on January 1, 2000 was the first for a new century in Canberra. Now, 20 years on, Ms Davidovic faces a life of opportunity - and adulthood - ahead.

Sport

A-League clubs circling ACT defender Timotheou

One of Australia's brightest young defenders could be returning to the A-League in a bid to get to the Tokyo Olympic Games.

The top 10 stories that shaped ACT sport in 2019

Triumphs, heartbreak and controversy dominated the headline moments in a landmark year for Canberra sport.

De Minaur backs team chemistry in ATP Cup

Alex de Minaur is backing the Australian squad's chemistry to help them overcome a tough draw in the inaugural $22.2 million ATP Cup.

Saturday shapes as smoke Test for SCG

Day two of the Sydney Test shapes as the biggest smoke challenge for cricket officials, with temperatures set to soar amid hazy conditions.

Times Past

On this day in 1926 Charles Goodrich had been charged with manslaughter before the Queanbeyan Police Court and was charged with having slain John Miley. Also in Queanbeyan, Robert King was charged with having stolen two towels from Hotel Canberra where he was a waiter. Evidence was given that stated King was seen using one of the towels and later another was found in his camp. READ MORE