Good morning, Canberra. After a cold and foggy start to the day, we'll get a mostly sunny afternoon with a top of 14 degrees. Here are the headlines.

Tree falls on man's house a year after removal application refused

Subscriber only: A Calwell man's application to remove a gum tree from his backyard was refused just over a year before the tree fell in heavy winds.

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Great Scott: Raiders score thrilling victory

Subscriber only: "Shhhh!" It was a message for the doubters. Not just of Curtis Scott, but the Canberra Raiders.

The rise and rise of Canberra's Aspen Medical

Subscriber only: From repatriation flights to retirement facilities, the efforts of the Canberra company have gone global.

Late Hansen penalty helps Brumbies pip the Reds

Subscriber only: An 83rd-minute kick from the young gun, from 41 metres out no less, helped the ACT to a thrilling win over Queensland.

The animals connecting country to creation

Subscriber only: Photographer Judith Crispin has taken inspiration from the Warlpiri people for her latest work in Where I Stand.

Times Past

It is hard to imagine life without the Phillip ice skating rink, however, on this day in 1979, it was just part of a plan for future enjoyment. The Canberra Times reported on plans for the Olympic-sized rink to be built at the Phillip Swimming Pool Centre. The rink would ensure the facilities could be used all year round and not just in warmer months as was then the case for the outdoor pools. READ MORE