Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a possible shower and a top of 20 degrees today. Here's what's making news in the capital.

ACT Greens say election result was not just a vote for a Labor government

It was the outcome the ACT Greens were "quietly optimistic" they could achieve, claiming four seats in the Legislative Assembly with one more up for grabs, in what they say is a "vote for a two-party government".

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Wighton in three-way shootout for No.6 role

Subscriber only: Jack Wighton. Luke Keary. Cody Walker. That's the No.6 selection headache confronting NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler.

The case for change from opposition is hard

Opinion: You can win elections without a likeable leader or coherent program, but not both, writes Nicholas Stuart.

ACT govt issues health warning over Suncorp

The ACT government has warned Canberrans who went to Suncorp Stadium on Friday to be alert for coronavirus symptoms.

Shortis, Simpson back in a year made for satire

Part of the cultural landscape in Canberra, political satirists John Shortis and Moya Simpson have not been able to perform since February.

Times Past

On the front page of The Canberra Times on October 19, 1989, it was reported that fluoride would return to Canberra's water supply. In 1989, there was a three-week ban on fluoride in Canberra's water supply following a review into the effectiveness of the mineral for oral health. Following what was described as public outrage at the Legislative Assembly's "indecent haste" in banning the substance, the decision was overturned, in favour of conducting more research into the substance. READ MORE