Happy Friday, Canberra. The rain has eased and we're headed for a top of 16 degrees in the capital today. Here’s what’s making headlines.

Boost for beer gardens and box-offices

New relaxed coronavirus rules will let more people wine, dine and drink in the ACT from today.

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Raiders halves duo silence the doubters

Subscriber only: There were plenty of doubters - too many running halves spoil the NRL broth. But this Canberra pair is different.

Why is the budget so male-focused?

Opinion: This government wants a brocovery, but women should remember this slight at the next election, writes Jenna Price.

Going for a ride beyond the political divide

A new parliamentary friendship group has been established with the aim to get more Australians on their bikes.

Like 'Olympic gold': Tonna eyes Muay Thai world title

Subscriber only: Canberra's Josh Tonna wants you to know just how big Friday night's One Championship world title fight is.

Times Past

After gritting his teeth and ignoring the pain, Canberran Robert de Castella pounded his way to a tenacious victory in the Commonwealth Games' most gruelling event: the marathon. Thirty-eight years ago today, The Canberra Times reported the 25-year-old biochemist crossed the line in 2 hours, 9 minutes and 18 seconds, the fastest marathon time run in Australia and 6 seconds outside of the Games record. READ MORE