Good morning, Canberra. We're expecting a top of 17 degrees today with a very high chance of showers, and maybe a thunderstorm. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

The Liberals are mimicking Boris Johnson. Why?

Opinion: There are few immediate similarities between Alistair Coe and Boris Johnson. Except when it comes to campaigning, writes Dan Jervis-Bardy.

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Homeless is where the heart is for Soliola

Subscriber only: The NRL bubble keeps him from working with the homeless, but it hasn't stopped Sia Soliola from keeping in touch.

This ACT election is one to be watched closely

Opinion: Labor and the Greens will likely win. But this poll should be receiving more attention than it's getting, writes Tim Colebatch.

The secret inspiration behind Siliva Havili

Subscriber only: Canberra hooker Siliva Havili will have an extra supporter against Melbourne tonight after a special mid-week arrival.

It's black and white: the truth foreigners don't hear

Opinion: Why did nobody say anything? I knew about snakes. But these Alfred Hitchcock wannabes? Fair dinkum, writes Steve Evans.

Times Past

Illegitimacy was "to go" reported the The Canberra Times, this day 1976. Attorney-General, Mr Ellicott, said that the federal government was to introduce legislation to abolish the status of illegitimacy. He said in a statement issued in Canberra that few would disagree that the distinction in law between illegitimate children and other children was invidious and should be abolished. READ MORE