Good morning, Canberra. The mercury's expected to reach 37 degrees today before a late cool change graces the territory. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.
Festivities: A growing number of Canberrans are rediscovering the joys of real, cut trees this Christmas, according to local sellers. Here's how to make yours last.
Environment: Once abundant during the summer months, Christmas beetles have been a rare sighting in recent years - but there's hope for a comeback, so keep your eyes peeled.
Celebrating Canberrans: A born-and-bred Canberran was recognised with the top award from VolunteeringACT for his commitment - over more than 40 years - to making the national capital a more inclusive city.
Court: A lip-reader will offer expert evidence on the video recorded exchanges Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins had at a pub hours before the alleged Parliament House rape.
Tim the Yowie Man: It might be midday but I've had to turn my headlights on to see the way ahead. When I eventually re-emerge into the daylight, it's as if I've entered another realm.
World: A United Nations Security Council vote on a demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war has been delayed by several hours.
Sport: Elite athletic ability might be in the family genes, but branching out into a different sport was Claudia's move to "go my own way". Now the world stage is in her sights.
