Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a partly cloudy day and a top of 23 degrees. Here's what's making news in the capital.

'Incredibly unsettling': Canberran witnesses protester chaos in Washington, D.C.

Subscriber: Bort Edwards has seen protests in Washington, D.C. before, but the Canberran says the events of January 6 cast an atmosphere of tension and stress over the city.

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Who can get the COVID-19 vaccine and when?

Explainer: The Australian government has announced it's looking to a February start for its COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

Rumbling into weekend no substitute for Summernats

Canberra car enthusiasts will be marking the loss of Summernats this year with city cruising throughout the weekend.

Williams stuck in Victoria despite negative test

Subscriber: The English halfback has been following a strict exercise program hastily drawn up by Raiders conditioning staff this week.

The remarkable things Canberrans did in 2020

For some in the Canberra region, nothing could stop them doing something remarkable with their time during a tough 2020.

Times Past

Forget Snakes on a Plane - back in 1957 The Canberra Times reported on snakes in a pool. "About 30 swimmers in the Cotter pool yesterday afternoon received a shock when they realised that they had an unpleasant companion in the pool - a 3-ft. black snake," the article read. Swimmers left the water in "quick time" once the slithery reptile was found. READ MORE