Good morning, Canberra. After a cold start, today will reach a top temperature of 14 degrees. Here's what's making news in the capital.

Canberra Hospital's new emergency department boss is up for a challenge

Subscriber only: The new clinical head of Canberra Hospital's emergency department says he will never just be focused on a numbers game.

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Why we will have to live with the coronavirus

Explainer: Experts say that Victoria's recent outbreaks highlight the difficulty of fully eradicating COVID-19.

'I haven't been up to scratch yet'

Subscriber only: Look out Parramatta, Raiders prop Josh Papalii isn't happy. And he's going to do something about it.

Swain's chance as Brumby lock stocks take a hit

Subscriber only: Injuries and unexpected departures have opened the door for Darcy Swain to launch a shock bid for a Wallabies jersey.

Five cultural activities to take part in this weekend

Many museums and galleries have now reopened in Canberra. Here's the pick of them to check out this weekend.

Times Past

On this day in 1966, The Canberra Times reported that Mr John Kerr, QC, was appointed as a judge in the ACT Supreme Court. Prior to his appointment in the ACT, Kerr was a leading barrister in Sydney. Kerr would later become the Governor-General of Australia. READ MORE