Malcolm Turnbull, Julie Bishop, Tony Abbott and Scott Morrison during happier times. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
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Tony Abbott has unleashed a public attack on his former deputy, Julie Bishop, to accuse her of telling falsehoods.
In a new outbreak of recriminations over the leadership coup, Mr Abbott has made a four-point repudiation of the Foreign Affairs Minister and deputy Liberal leader.
Meanwhile, Abbott resisted calls to replace his beleaguered treasurer Joe Hockey ... until the 11th hour. Read part three of Shirtfronted
- A 52-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of former Canberra woman Marnielee Cave, whose body was found dumped under a Tathra bridge.
- A fast-emerging trend could soon have Canberra bashers taking a backward step - it's shaping up as the Australian capital for the perfect work-life balance.
- The Fair Work Commission has ruled an obese forklift driver was fairly dismissed because his weight created a workplace safety issue.
- The Causeway is to become the first long-established Canberra suburb to become a cat containment area, forcing cat owners in the area to keep their pets inside, caged, or on leashes.
Ita Vaea models the new Brumbies jersey. Photo: Rohan Thomson
ACT Brumbies boss Michael Jones says the club hasn't "abandoned its history" by unveiling a new jersey, calling for calm among the supporter ranks after the blue playing strip divided opinion.
The Brumbies have scrapped their traditional white torso in favour of three shades of blue with a gold collar and patches under each arm.
- Former ARU chairman Peter McGrath has thrown his hand up to be the new ACT Brumbies president, joining a three-way tussle for the role.
- The immediate playing future of Canberra fast bowler Jason Behrendorff is up in the air, ruling him out of a dream Test debut.
- Chris Cairns has been cleared of perjury, but his trial was damning, with money laundering, cash drops and successful or failed attempts to fix Twenty20 games all emerging.
- Canberra Capitals star Renee Montgomery says the team feels like "the bad news bears" as they aim to avoid the worst losing streak in the club's history.
- Football Federation Australia is at risk of alienating A-League supporters after fans reacted with fury to comments by chief executive David Gallop on Tuesday.
8.02am: Hindmarsh Drive between Mugga Lane and Jerrabomberra Avenue has reopened following a single-car rollover earlier this morning. No one was injured in the crash.
7.38am: One man is uninjured following a single vehicle rollover on Hindmarsh Drive this morning. Paramedics attended to assess the man and he declined to be taken to hospital for further examination. The road remains closed between Mugga Lane and Jerrabomberra Avenue.
7.23am: A single-car crash on Hindmarsh Drive which closed the road between Mugga Lane and Jerrabomberra Avenue should be clearing soon. There are reports the car had rolled.
7am: There's been a crash on Hindmarsh Drive which is causing a bit of dramas for traffic heading towards Fyshwick. Between Mugga Lane and Jerrabomberra Avenue is currently closed.
If you see any accidents or have any info on the morning commute, let us know whenever it is safe to do so: morningblog@canberratimes.com.au or tweet us @canberratimes
Sisters Polly and Emma Borland launch their exhibition Borland + Borland at Canberra Glassworks on December 2. POlly is one of Australia's most important contemporary photographers and Emma is a glass artist from Melbourne. Free entry. Until February 7.
Little children and their parent or carer are invited to join an experienced Learning Facilitator at the National Portrait Gallery for playful activities in the galleries. Today at 9.30am and 10.30am. Costs $10, bookings essential. More info here.
Get into the festive spirit with Christmas in the City, including the world record-breaking light-decorated Christmas tree. It's part of the SIDS and Kids ACT Christmas lights in the City, alongside markets, performances, children's activities and more. Until December 31.
University students, from left, Andre Nogales, 29, Nik Felding, 21, Paige Mewton, 21 of Dunlop and Georgina Ims, 20 of Acton. Photo: Melissa Adams
The 2016 QS Best Student Cities ranking, announced on Tuesday, has placed Canberra at 17 - up four spots from 21 last year and up 20 spots from 37th in 2014. Canberra is the third Australian city to get a place in the top 20 after Melbourne, in 2nd place, and Sydney in 4th.
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Associate Professor Mauricio Arcos-Burgos from the ANU is leading a group of scientists who have identified a network of nine genes that play a key role in the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Photo: Rohan Thomson
Scientists have identified a network of genes that play a key role in the onset of Alzheimer's disease, in a discovery that could unlock potential new treatments for the condition.
Lead researcher Associate Professor Mauricio Arcos-Burgos from the Australian National University said they studied a large, close-knit family of 5000 people who live in a region in the western mountains of Columbia, and were affected by a type of hereditary Alzheimer's.
Today: Slight chance of a shower in the morning. Mostly sunny afternoon. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Min 11, max 22.
Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Min 7, max 25.
