Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a partly cloudy day with a top of 18 degrees. Here's what's making news in the capital.

Security called in as ACT nurses cop virus abuse

Security has been called in to the ACT's coronavirus testing facility this week after medical professionals were subjected to verbal abuse.

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The last Super? Season almost certainly over

Today's Brumbies-Waratahs derby may be the last Super Rugby game of the season after the decision to suspend the competition.

Coronavirus with a baby: what you need to know

Opinion: If you have a baby, you may be worried about them catching the coronavirus. But there is some news that will come as a relief.

Historic double-header at Eden Park to be axed

The historic double-header involving the Canberra Raiders and ACT Brumbies at the iconic Eden Park has been cancelled.

I'm stockpiling books, wine and canned food

Opinion: I'm with Annabel Crabb. She's stockpiling novels and riesling. I can't quite understand the toilet paper panic, writes Karen Hardy.

Times Past

The heading "Canberra, 'pretty boring place', until..." appeared on the front page of The Canberra Times on this day in 1995. Pearl Jam's lead singer Eddie Vedder endeared himself to the hearts of 18,000 Generation X fans at EPIC - smashing a microphone stand, drinking from a shoe that had landed on stage and commenting that Canberra "looked like a pretty boring place until you guys turned up". READ MORE