Good morning, Canberra. Hope you're staying cool as the heat continues today with a top of 38 degrees. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

Fifty years on, the Woden floods are the natural disaster few Canberrans properly remember

Subscriber: When a one-in-500-year storm caused devastating flash floods, seven young people died. Blen McInnes wants to ensure we remember them.

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BentSpoke is the toast of the craft beer industry

Canberra's own BentSpoke Brewing is number one in the annual GABS Festival Hottest 100 beer countdown with its popular Crankshaft beer.

Aussie movies to watch on Australia Day

Whether you prefer comedy, drama, horror or family movies, there's an Australian film to suit every taste this January 26.

How to feel like you're on holidays all year long

Back in the office but longing for some holiday vibes? Karen Hardy has a few tips to help you hold on to summer.

Nicolson refuses to give up on Olympic dream

Subscriber: Tattooed at the base of boxer Skye Nicolson's left shoulder blade is the word resilience. And it's never felt more appropriate.

Times Past

Who would have thought that a $4 million pad would appeal to a male magpie-lark? On this day 52 years ago, The Canberra Times reported the bird in question was living rent-free in a house he built himself, with the help of his wife, on a $4 million site. But his living quarters came with a noisy problem. READ MORE