Good morning Canberra. We might get a little bit of rain today as we head for a top of just 18 degrees. Here's what's making news in the capital.

South Coast cops to target Canberrans

South Coast police will carry out random checks of Canberra drivers and others with interstate licence plates in a bid to prevent tourists travelling to the area during the coronavirus outbreak.

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David Pocock's growing strong in isolation

The former Brumbies star will work hard in his home gym and the garden as he considers extending his rugby career.

Soliola says NRL clubs must come to the four

Canberra Raiders prop Sia Soliola says NRL clubs will need four weeks to rebuild match fitness if the competition resumes this year.

Donut fret: Krofne keeps business rolling

This social enterprise has started selling its sweet treats online in a bid to keep its 22 staff, including 16 people with special needs, in jobs.

How to run a virtual dinner party

A step by step guide to a tech-savvy way to keep your friends close and have plenty of fun in these socially distant times.

Times Past

Australia would have a new national anthem, "Advance Australia Fair", The Canberra Times reported 46 years ago today, when the prime minister, Gough Whitlam, was expected to proclaim the change. The final decision on the anthem was taken after an overwhelming vote in a poll by the Bureau of Statistics. READ MORE