Good morning, Canberra. There might be a bit of fog about this morning but once it clears it should be a nice day. Here's what's making news today.

Treatment for less urgent illnesses set to resume

Doctors have welcomed the possibility that non-emergency treatment could resume, perhaps as early as this week.

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Turnbull blasts Lodge renovation cost blowout

The renovation was too expensive and one of the worst he had seen, former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says.

NRL break can separate the best from rest: CNK

The Aranda district playing fields might not look like much. But they've helped keep Raiders No.1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad in top shape.

Virus-related racism has no place here in Australia

Opinion: Chinese Australians and Asian Australians, more generally, are being subjected to unacceptable vilification, writes Andrew Giles.

Rugby Australia and RUPA reach pay deal

Professional rugby players will take an average 60 per cent salary cut but have called for a complete review of the embattled code.

Times Past

The hazards of smoking were becoming more apparent to health professionals with reports of new rules to be put in place on this day in 1970. Dr Mark Faunce proposed that all smoking in multiple-bed wards by visitors, patients and staff be prohibited. Dr Faunce said: "Hospitals should be at the forefront in setting an example on smoking hazards." He received push back from others who argued only visitors be prohibited and this amendment was passed. READ MORE