Good morning, Canberra. There's an expected top of 26 degrees to start the long weekend, with a mostly sunny day ahead. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.
Public service: For years, he's been regarded as one of Australia's most powerful public servants. Some have even described Mike Pezzullo as "untouchable". So how did he end up under investigation? Natalie Vikhrov reports.
Home Affairs: Former public service leaders have called on the government to tear the Home Affairs department apart, saying the mega-agency has enabled abuses of power.
Court: A woman accused of making bomb threats to ACT minister Emma Davidson's office allegedly left a voice message saying "I've only got one gas mask".
Environment: Hundreds of kangaroos were butchered at several sites during this year's annual ACT cull to make poison baits for foxes and feral dogs, and to generate skins passed on to the Ngunnawal community, documents reveal.
Drowning risk: Hot weather across the long weekend is expected to prompt a significant influx of Canberrans to the South Coast, while swimmers are warned to take care.
Emergency services: Police officers assisting at a crash were taken to hospital after a Ford Ranger travelling at 80-100kmh struck them from behind as their car was being used to direct traffic on Majura Parkway.
Good news: We told you recently that a new Pooh Bear's Corner sign was close to being finished. The good news is that it has now been put up at the special spot on the Clyde.
What's on: There's Floriade to the north of the lake on Saturday morning, while a very different, far more colourful and raucous activity will be staged southside - with some of the country's rarest MG sports cars.
