Good morning, Canberra. There's a slight chance of rain today with a top temperature of 23 degrees. Here's what's making news in the capital.

Canberra's mystery of what seeps from the deep

Subscriber: A mysterious water reservoir has caused repeated major potholes in a Gungahlin street and exasperated residents, some of whom have spent thousands of dollars fixing flooding issues at their homes.

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Why this sordid story has stoked women's rage

Opinion: The PM's burst of empathy - because he has daughters - felt like just another step too far, writes Virginia Haussegger.

Raiders star named to lead the All Stars

Goosebumps were already on the cards, but now representing his culture will be extra special for Canberra Raider Joe Tapine.

Pig in the city: From vet's knife to a great escape

A freshly castrated pig has had his bacon saved by good Samaritans after he escaped from a car trailer and ran free near Parliament House.

Five things to do in Canberra this weekend

Our pick of what to do in Canberra this weekend, including beats, beers and yoga in Haig Park, and Lunar New Year at the Republic Precinct.

Times Past

Politicians, politics and Parliament dominated the front page of The Canberra Times on this day 45 years ago. There were boos, there was a boycott and there was turmoil as Parliament opened. There was also tea, cake and the governor-general, Sir John Kerr, in the rose garden.
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