Good morning, Canberra. There will be patches of frost and the chance of fog on the way to a top of 16 degrees. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.
Education | Watch: Universities Australia chair Professor David Lloyd says we need to rethink higher education beyond the traditional three-year degree program.
Federal politics: It comes as ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr rounds on the Coalition instigator of the bill, Queensland LNP senator Matt Canavan for seeking to interfere in ACT matters.
Court: The ACT Bar Council says the outgoing Director of Public Prosecutions would need approval to continue working as a barrister in the wake of "grave" findings he engaged in misconduct.
Rugby league: Eighteen-year-old Ethan Strange was lost for words. Most rookies would be if Ricky Stuart and Elliott Whitehead pulled them aside and told them they were about to realise an NRL dream.
Food & Wine | Watch: There's a few things you should never talk about over dinner - sex, religion and politics to name a few. Only Annabel Crabb can get away with making sure all three are mentioned at every opportunity.
