Good morning, Canberra. After an overnight low of minus 1 and a morning frost, we're in for a partly cloudy top of 16 today. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.
Road safety: It's been two years since Matthew McLuckie's tragic road death shocked the ACT. For his dad Tom, the desire to make sure no other families live through such a pain is stronger than ever.
Public service: Analysis shows the Defence and Social Services portfolios are set to grow the most in next financial year. Other sectors are set to benefit, too.
Police: A man allegedly stabbed a police officer in the back of the head multiple times before telling officers to shoot him on Sunday afternoon, NSW Police said.
Public Eye: The budget books have been packed away, and the celebratory - or consolatory - emails from agency bosses sent out. Here's our take on the winners and losers across the APS.
Harassment: Jess Oliver was walking through the streets of a Canberra suburb at night when a white van drove up behind her. Her story is all too common in the capital.
Sport: Yass Rams believe their "world-first" approach to rugby union's new tackle height laws - literally drawing a line on their junior jerseys - could blaze a trail for the future of the sport.
National Volunteer Week: Feel the Magic, which helps grieving children, provided the opportunity for Rachel Eslick-Angus to "help the next kid who loses a parent" after losing her dad at 11.
Opinion: Australia's property obsession has taken an even darker turn of late. The dysfunctional relationship requires urgent attention, writes Michelle May.
