Good morning, Canberra. It's looking like a dreary Saturday with the chance of showers and a top of 11 degrees. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.
Subscriber: A couple of hours before Ricky Stuart's Canberra Raiders host the Gold Coast Titans today, his eyes will be locked on Queanbeyan. Because there his sons will line up for the Whites - Jackson Stuart at inside centre, and Jed Stuart at flanker - at the club where it all began for the Raiders coach.
The ACT is reluctant to expand its home quarantine this year following a decision by national cabinet to trial it as an alternative option for vaccinated travellers.
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Fully vaccinated Australians could be forced to wait until next year to be exempt from lockdowns and border restrictions under the country's new pandemic exit strategy.
Subscriber | In depth: Glenn Kolomeitz admits he's a sucker for a mission. His latest - to see Afghan interpreters who served with our military evacuated to Australia before they fall into the clutches of the resurgent and vengeful Taliban - occupies much of his time.
Subscriber | Opinion: There was a time - not so long ago - when there were backbenchers who put personal integrity, and a desire for good general government in the public interest - ahead of mere point-scoring, writes Jack Waterford.
ACT Health is encouraging patrons attending today's Raiders-Titans clash at Canberra Stadium to bring a face mask, while warning police will be on the lookout for anyone failing to practice Covid-safe protocols.
Subscriber: They came, they saw, they created the FreakShake. And didn't we love them? This week was the end of an era for Manuka's Cafe Patissez, with the Petridis family saying goodbye after six years.
Panorama: Forks are placed to the left of the plate, knives to the right. The plate itself is 3cm from the table edge. Dessert cutlery sits above the plate. Drinking glasses to the right, above the cutlery. Welcome to the competitive world of tablescaping.
Subscriber: A dramatic waterfall plunges down a cliff in a captivating black-and-white photo held by the Tidbinbilla Pioneers Association. Trouble is, no one seems to know where it is.
