Good morning, Canberra. There could be some heavy rain today with a top of 9 degrees forecast. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

'Such an obvious thing to do': Virginia Haussegger opens up about getting vaccinated

For former ABC broadcaster and Australian of the Year nominee Virginia Haussegger, there was no question as to whether she would get the vaccine.

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Scott Morrison believes he is fighting the good fight

Subscriber | Opinion: So far, the PM's religious views havent affected his popularity. But he is treading a tightrope, writes Rodney Tiffen.

Teammates rally around Scott after stand-down

Subscriber: Curtis Scott has the backing of senior teammates in the wake of an incident at Canberra nightspot Kokomo's.

Magda Szubanski on her glamorous new gig

The much-loved comedian is reveling in her new role as the deliverer of the sentence feared by quiz contestants: "You are the weakest link. Goodbye!"

Papalii to watch Origin opener from Canberra

Subscriber: A crackdown on high shots has brought on an unexpected silver lining for NSW - they won't have to worry about Josh Papalii.

Times Past

The front page on this day 57 years ago reported on an instruction from Canberra schools telling pupils not to look at the sun during an eclipse taking place that afternoon. The eclipse would occur at 3.30pm, when many children would be leaving school. READ MORE