Good morning, Canberra. It's another chilly start to the day in the capital with temperatures set to climb to 17 degrees. Here's what's making news this Tuesday.

Senior students first back to classrooms

Senior students will be among the first to go back to class as Canberra's independent schools make arrangements for a return to face-to-face learning.

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Raiders train for first time since COVID-19

Subscriber only: They came in two-by-two and were welcomed by a temperature-testing tent, a new normal for the Canberra Raiders.

The best ways to spend Mother's Day at home

Social distancing restrictions have eased just in time to celebrate mum, so we've given you a few ideas in how to share the day with her.

Jackson's journey from Albury to world's best

Former Capitals coach Carrie Graf says Lauren Jackson transformed the way female athletes are viewed by her sheer basketball brilliance.

The high price of sovereignty

Opinion: Those calling for an economically independent Australia neglect to mention the huge costs it would impose on living standards.

Times Past

On this day in 1964, teenagers in Canberra were left disappointed after rumours that The Beatles were in the capital proved to be false. Excited fans inundated Hotel Canberra, with phone calls and messages as it was believed the Beatles had recently checked in there. The manager of the hotel was unable to explain where the rumours had started. "The Beatles are definitely not staying here" he said. READ MORE