Good morning, Canberra. There's an expected top of 32 degrees ahead. Remember sun protection, with the UV index predicted to reach extreme. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.
Top ten lists: The ACT's top baby names for this year have shown Canberrans are fans of consistency, as the winners are almost the same as 2021's results.
Community: It has been a year since an explosion gutted shops at the Belconnen precinct, as store owners say it "burned all our dreams, hopes and hard work".
Federal politics: The Arts Minister called the funding cuts to Australia's institutions a "decade-long culture war waged by the previous Liberal/National government".
Video | Environment: Shot in Namadgi National Park at the height of the pandemic, Kangaroo Valley is a Netflix documentary that overcame several obstructions to tell an important story.
What's on: Here's our pick of what's happening in Canberra this weekend, and where you may still be able to get a seat with a view ... or at least a tasty treat.
Opinion: Women and girls in Afghanistan have no hope for a reformation from within the country. They are relying on the global community, and that's us, writes Hadi Zaher.
