AM edition, Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Good morning Canberra. We're in for a warm but windy day with a top of 30 degrees. There's a slight chance of rain. Here's what's making headlines.

High-rise Woden CIT could include housing, indoor sports centre

Subscriber only: The proposed new Woden CIT campus could be part of a 16-storey complex which includes an indoor sport centre and either commercial space or affordable housing.

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How Furner made Walters feel at home

Subscriber only: Raiders legend Kevin Walters can still remember the nerves sitting in the pit of his stomach for hours.

Coronavirus could force Brumbies to move match

Subscriber only: Super Rugby and Brumbies officials are monitoring health warnings in Japan as matches may be moved or cancelled.

'All you get is a fine': Caps fume as star avoids ban

Subscriber only: Capitals Marianna Tolo and Keely Froling have lashed the WNBL for failing to suspend Sophie Cunningham.

From makeshift pitch to magnificent Manuka

From humble beginnings, the Thailand national cricket team are ready to take on the world at Canberra.

Times Past

The Canberra Festival was launched aboard a guided-missile frigate, The Canberra Times reported on this day 34 years ago today. The festival's production manager, Kim Stone, was transported navy style from HMAS Canberra to HMAS Darwin, hauled across by a rope and pulley. This special festival opening celebrated three anniversaries: Canberra's 73rd birthday, the navy's 75th birthday and HMAS Canberra's fifth birthday. READ MORE