Good morning, Canberra. There's a high chance of up to 10mm of rain today on the way to a top of 19 degrees. Here's what's making news on budget day.

Frydenberg to deliver a budget based on hope

Subscriber only: Josh Frydenberg has been dubbed the "Treasurer of hope" - but Australia's path to economic recovery is dependent on a vaccine next year.

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Does Australia really need a budget at all?

Subscriber only: Public Sector Informant: The Treasurer's big day is not a staple in other countries, writes Stephen Bartos.

'Six again' ref could come back for Raiders' rematch

Subscriber only: John Bateman hopes referee Ben Cummins is in charge of the Canberra Raiders' grand final rematch on Friday.

How Hetty connected with her cultural heritage

Food and Wine: It wasn't until she started cooking for her own family that Hetty McKinnon understood her own place in the world.

Banks is happy to play anywhere for Wallabies

Subscriber only: Tom Banks has his sights set on a Wallabies recall for Sunday's series opener against the All Blacks in Wellington.

Times Past

Shortages, disputes and the reorganisation of the Canberra Postal Service were reported in The Canberra Times 36 years ago.
An inadequate mail centre was blamed for the low standards of Canberra's mail service. Various reasons were provided by Australia Post, the Australian Postal and Telecommunications Union and the office of the Minister for Communications, Michael Duffy.
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