Assange visit: Julian Assange may be laying low after flying into Canberra Airport on Wednesday evening, but his wife and legal team have a clear objective while in the nation's capital.
Health: The presence of bird flu has been confirmed in the ACT, with chickens set to be euthanised at a commercial property that runs an egg-grading facility.
Court: An alleged attempted murderer's bid to return to housing, where he is accused of a stabbing attack, to collect "sentimental" belongings has been denied.
Development: The chief executive of Clubs ACT and the Canberra Business Chamber have slammed the Greens' proposal to turn Canberra's racetrack into a new suburb.
World: A shaven-headed Evan Gershkovich has gone on trial behind closed doors on Wednesday in a Russian court where the US journalist is accused of spying.