Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a late shower or two today, with a top of 15 degrees. Here's what's making news today in the capital.

Baby steps to affordable childcare in the ACT

Subscriber only: As fee-free childcare comes to an end, there are growing calls to radically rethink how the sector is funded.

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Is erasing our history truly the way forward?

Analysis: What past shows and films should we ban and what should we allow on our screens? Steve Evans investigates.

Barilaro calls for the Raiders to go home

Subscriber only: NSW deputy premier John Barilaro has called on the NRL to let the Canberra Raiders come home early.

Former ACT girl weaves a dream in Hollywood

She's done the hard yards and worked her way up in Hollywood, but Samara Weaving is just getting started, writes Sally Pryor.

Canberra sport rebooted: What you need to know

ACT Sport Minister Yvette Berry says the government will work with clubs and competitions to reboot sport and drive participation in the ACT.

Times Past

A rally to protest funding cuts for hospitals made front page news in The Canberra Times on this day 39 years ago. Staff from Queanbeyan hospital marched from the hospital to a rally in Queanbeyan park, where members of the public joined them. The rally was address by the mayor, alderman Madew, the Queanbeyan Liberal Party president, Mr Maurie O'Connell, the state Member for Monaro, Mr Akister, Queanbeyan Labor Party president, Mr Jim Snow and the member for Eden-Monaro, Mr Sainsbury. READ MORE