Good morning Canberra. There's some rough weather forecast today, with a high chance of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms. Be careful out there. Here's what's making news in the capital today.

Fundraiser helps South Coast farmers protect livestock after the fires

From an idea out of Canberra, donations are rolling in to replace fencing for Cobargo farmers.

Sport

Renegades snap Big Bash drought at Manuka

Subscriber only: Melbourne broke through for their first win of the BBL season as the heavens opened in Canberra.

Canberra rider goes on Tour in Adelaide

If this is what harbouring low expectations looks like, then Chloe Hosking should take the same hopes going into the Tour Down Under.

Brumbies call in experts to find Super motivation

Subscriber only: The ACT Brumbies have been working with a leading sports psychologist and one of Canberra's greatest cricketers.

Thorsnes refuses to abandon Canberra

Subscriber only: Some must think Elesa Thorsnes crazy for backing a team which has just conceded 12 goals in the past three games.

Times Past

Holidaymakers were baffled to see a house built on previously unspoiled beach land at South Durras. They need not have worried though, as it was revealed that the house was built for an upcoming film set and would be removed once filming was complete. READ MORE