Good morning, Canberra. There's a shower or two on the radar this Thursday with a top of 16 degrees forecast. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

How a 'mysterious coffee drinker' set a $144 million drug plot in motion

Subscriber: A Bungendore landscaper who tried to import $144 million worth of cocaine claims a client dubbed "the mysterious coffee drinker" enticed him to bring it into the country with the lure of a "free" excavator.

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Canberra doubters raise their ugly head once again

Subscriber | Opinion: It's time to put to bed once and for all the debate on whether Canberra should be the capital, writes John Warhurst.

Brumbies unveil unique Pasifika round jersey

Subscriber: When the ACT squares off against the Hurricanes this weekend, Irae Simone's pride in his Samoan heritage will be on display.

Should we mandate jabs for healthcare workers?

Opinion: Every study on workers and flu vaccines points to a ceiling effect that will not be broken unless it is mandatory, writes Holly Seale.

Capitals captain Kelsey Griffin to re-sign with club

Subscriber: Canberra Capitals fans finally have something to cheer, with captain Kelsey Griffin set to re-sign for the upcoming WNBL season.

Times Past

An artist's passion for frescoes came to an end after two years because of cold weather, The Canberra Times reported on this day in 1971. Karl Matzek, 76, had been painting on the inside walls and ceiling of a Forrest church for up to 13 hours a day. READ MORE