Good morning, Canberra. There's a chance of some more rain today and a top of 21 degrees. Here's what's making news in the capital.

Alistair Coe took Canberra voters for fools

Subscriber analysis: Liberal leader Alistair Coe's campaign was heavy on stunts, but light on substance, writes Daniella White.

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Bateman bows out with parting words of hope

Subscriber only: It's not the way John Bateman wanted it to end, but his parting words to his Canberra Raiders mates - "The sky's the limit".

'I lost half my body weight': A journey to wellness

Anna Van Dyken took control of her life, losing 70kg, and wants to help you do the same in her new book 50% weight loss, 100% healthier.

A Brumby stars as the Royals reign again

Subscriber only: Bayley Kuenzle could barely breathe. The Royals playmaker struggled to his knees and vomited on the Viking Park turf.

When knowledge is going at a net loss

Opinion: Information has become so easily accessible, is there much point in retaining any of it?, writes B. R. Doherty.

Times Past

Making news on this day 43 years ago: some Canberra Liberals were ready to cross the floor, the city centre was in danger of atrophy, and there was a warning of iodine in milk. But it was a small but heart-warming story on the front page that caught our eye this time - the story of a chicken choosing a dog for its mother. READ MORE