Good morning, Canberra. We're heading for a top of 24 degrees today. Here's what's making headlines this Tuesday.

$130b 'job keeper' program to keep people in work

The huge wage subsidy package has been widely welcomed as some seek clarity on eligibilty for the payments.

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Brumbies lack boardroom voice as cost cutting starts

The Brumbies are at risk of being a silent partner in Australian rugby after being denied boardroom representation during crisis talks.

Raiders players to pick up tools during shutdown

Canberra Raiders players are preparing to trade football boots for work boots during the coronavirus shutdown.

AFL secures $500 million lifeline from banks

The AFL has secured a line of credit with banks which will allow it to continue operating through the coronavirus crisis.

Sage advice provides little comfort for A-League

Opinion: The A-League was in crisis long before the 'you-know-what' crisis took over, writes Robert Dillon.

Times Past

Today in 1989, The Canberra Times was reporting that private childcare was more expensive in the ACT than anywhere else in Australia. The reports by Australian Bureau of Statistics collected in November of the previous year focused on 608 licensed centres providing long-day childcare for more than 48 weeks of the year. It looked at fees, operating costs, staff numbers and children attending. READ MORE