Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a relatively chilly top of 19 degrees this Monday. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

Jacinda block: Plea to New Zealand PM to help Murrumbateman dancer achieve dream

Angus Phillips-Higham's dream looked within reach after being accepted into the prestigious New Zealand School of Dance from next year. But the country's strict immigration protocols appear certain to dash the 17-year-old's hopes.

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Young Raider arrested for alleged police assault

Subscriber only: Tom Starling will claim he never threw a punch having been slapped with seven charges, including the alleged assault of a cop.

Time for a little refresher on merging, Canberra

Opinion: It appears some Canberrans will be surprised to learn merging traffic does NOT have right of way, writes Megan Doherty.

Tupaea injured as Caps feel heat from Townsville

Subscriber only: Tahlia Tupaea's WNBL finals hopes are on a knife's edge as Canberra sweats on the severity of her latest injury setback.

ANU's School of Art and Design cuts short-sighted

Opinion: These cuts appear to entrench the impression Australia fails to recognise the importance of the arts, writes Steven Alderton.

Times Past

Appearing on the front page of The Canberra Times on this day in 1981 was a photo of Mary Hession, in a sulky driven by Laurie Davis, about to collect mail from Charlie Miller, who flew from Canberra with it in his Tiger Moth. Leaving Canberra Racecourse in a perfect takeoff, Mr Miller set course for Bungendore. READ MORE