Good morning, Canberra and a happy Father's Day to all the dads out there. Today will be mostly sunny and 17 degrees. Here's what's making headlines.

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Papalii injury compounds frustrating Raiders loss

The loss is one thing, but the more concerning thing is the immediate playing future of Canberra Raiders talisman Josh Papalii.

Inside Canberra's other Green Machine

Subscriber only: There's little doubt the ACT Greens have changed politics. But has it been for the better? Dan Jervis-Bardy reports.

Missed opportunities haunt Brumbies

It was a moment which just about summed up the Brumbies' evening in a 26-7 loss to the Queensland Reds at Brisbane's Lang Park on Saturday.

What it means to be a Canberra dad in 2020

We spoke to three Canberra dads for Father's Day and asked them to share their thoughts on family and fatherhood in the capital.

Times Past

Sean Liam Maxwell, the first baby born at the Woden Valley Hospital, possibly had already had more visitors in his short life than most people received during a long stay in hospital, reported The Canberra Times on this day 47 years ago. Sean was also a surprise for his parents. The name, Sean Liam, is the Irish equivalent of John William. "We were expecting a girl and were undecided on a boy's name," said Mrs Maxwell.
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