The ACT budget is handed down today: this is what we know so far

It's ACT budget day and we're expecting quite a lot of pain after Treasurer Chris Steel warned of "tough decisions" amid ballooning costs, especially in health. Lanie Tindale reports on what we know so far and speaks to a gloomy business sector worried it will have to pay for growing deficits.

Nieve Walton asked Canberrans what they wanted from today's budget and you will not be surprised that cracked footpaths came up as well as hospital waiting lists.

The new entrance to the Australian War Memorial has won a big national award for its design, Steve Evans reports. Interior design judges described the recently opened space as "profoundly respectful and impactful, as well as awe-inspiring".

And Raiders fans, how good was Joe Tapine on Friday night? Melanie Dinjaski breaks down his stellar game into five big-man moments.

After days and days of clear days and freezing nights, we're set for plenty of rain today with 15 to 30mm forecast. We're heading for a forecast high of 14 degrees, with rain expected from the morning.

John-Paul Moloney, managing editor