Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a warm Australia Day, with a top of 35 and some smoke haze expected to return. Here are today's top stories.

Dr James Muecke Australian of the Year

Pioneering South Australian eye surgeon Dr James Muecke has been named the 2020 Australian of the Year.

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How to make a house a home - even while renting

Geneva Vanderzeil has made a career from teaching people how to make a house a home, even if it's not the perfect space to begin with.

Star Leilua becomes eye of the Wests Tigers

Subscriber only: Canberra Raiders fans have seen Joey Leilua's trademark fend and flick pass for the last time. Well in lime green, anyway.

A special thank you from Pooh's Corner

Everyone who has made the drive down Kings Highway to the South Coast has driven by Pooh's Corner.

Kyrgios sets up a blockbuster with Nadal

Canberra's Nick Kyrgios has set up a dream round-of-16 Australian Open clash after beating Karen Khachanov in an epic five-set match.

Times Past

Australians are dismal failures at knowing their country's history according to results of a survey issued to coincide with Australia Day, The Canberra Times reported on its front page on this day in 1983. A Melbourne market-research company commissioned by Jaycees asked 596 people in all states a series of questions about Australia Day and the country's origins. Only 39 per cent knew January 26 was Australia Day, and 26 per cent could not even offer a date. READ MORE