Good morning, Canberra. We're in for some showers today on the way to 24 degrees. Here's what's making news in the capital.

Tears, triumphs, 20-hour days: Leaders reflect a year after Canberra's first COVID case

Subscriber: Canberra Health Services' Bernadette McDonald didn't see her family for eight months when the pandemic hit. The leaders guiding the capital through one of its toughest years reflect on their experiences one year on.

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Australian values: There is only a fair go for some

Opinion | Jenna Price: A quick analysis found three core values: Big swinging dicks, Black lives don't matter and Burn baby burn.

Aussie republicans have no reason to celebrate

Opinion: The treatment of Fergie and Diana didn't put Australia off the monarchy. Don't bet on Meghan doing it, writes Steve Evans.

Williams looks to fill the void left by Croker

Subscriber: The hopes of almost 20,000 Raiders fans could rest on George Williams' right boot if things go down to the wire on Sunday.

Celebrating Canberra on its 108th birthday today

We might have had a public holiday on Monday but today is Canberra's real birthday, the national capital officially turning 108.

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Back when social distancing wasn't a thing, up to 70,000 people got together for the Canberra Festival's Food and Wine Frolic. The festival dominated the front page of The Canberra Times on this day 42 years ago, with punters paying 25c a glass for wine and $1.50 for generous servings of food. READ MORE