Good morning, Canberra. After some early fog we should have a mostly sunny day with a top temperature of 13 degrees. Here's what's making headlines.

‘Jump in the car and see for yourself’: The babies born on the side of the Barton Highway

Subscriber only: The Prime Minister provoked outrage by suggesting an upgraded highway rather than maternity services was what Yass mothers needed. Jasmin Jones says far too many have shared her terrifying experience.

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'Best feeling in the world': Meet the newest Raider

Subscriber only: Jarrod Croker needs a moment to clear his throat as he describes the feeling of holding his baby boy for the first time.

Capital Football cuts its registration fees in half

Canberra soccer players and referees will save almost $700,000 in fees after Capital Football decided to cut its portion of registration fees in half.

Stars threaten Basketball Australia boycott

Subscriber only: Basketball Australia will open talks with its stars on ways to stamp out social injustice after player discontent.

Young backed to shine as Raiders eye Manly

Subscriber only: Hudson Young's teammates are confident a word with Ricky Stuart will keep emotions from boiling over in his NRL return.

Times Past

On June 19, 1986, it was reported that the Department of Territories was about to prosecute the ACT abattoir for allegedly polluting Molonglo River. Dr Sheena McLeod, from the ACT health authority, denied that any abattoir waste was flowing into the river, however a spokesperson from the Department of Territories described cow dung, sheep manure, blood and guts and washings from the abattoir flowing into the river and consequently, Lake Burley-Griffin. READ MORE