Good morning, Canberra. It's going to be a cool end to the working week with a top of 11 degrees and a possible late shower. Here's what's making news.

Footy's back in town: Canberra Raiders call on fans to bring the noise

Subscriber only: Raiders captain Jarrod Croker might have to give super fan Simon Tayoun's boss a call, just to say thanks ahead of tonight's big game.

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Croker's road Raiders welcome Canberra return

Subscriber only: Even Goulburn's favourite son Jarrod Croker must be growing tired of the sight of the Big Merino come game day.

ACT government to get AIS Arena audit report

Subscriber only: The ACT govt will review an AIS Arena audit report to determine how much investment is needed to reopen the venue.

Canberra's A-League bid receives new life

Subscriber only: The FFA on Thursday flagged an expansion of the A-League to 16 teams as part of a nationwide revamp.

AFL sets sights on ACT as quarantine hub option

Subscriber only: The AFL's 10 Victorian clubs are poised to relocate potentially as early as next week - and Canberra is a possible home.

Times Past

On this day in 1971, The Canberra Times reported on the marriage of the Australian National University Law professor Geoffory Sawer and teacher, artist and writer Nancy Parker. Despite being an illustrious Canberran couple, the pair chose to tie the knot in a small, austere, ceremony. With modern sensibilities for 1971, the newly-weds told The Canberra Times they would divide the cooking between them.
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