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- Australian RAAF planes were involved in the accidental bombing of Syrian troops in a mistake that may have helped Islamic State fighters and exacerbated tensions.
- After a season's worth of soaking rain, water, birds and even fish have returned to mercurial Lake George, often maligned as little more than a damp paddock.
- Temporary government workers may have their contracts extended for up to three years as part of reforms introduced by Australian Public Service Commissioner John Lloyd.
- The Turnbull government is set to embark on a major independent review of the nation's intelligence agencies as Australia faces an unprecedented array of security challenges.
- A dog bounding playfully along a footpath, bush trail or park is as common a sight as sunrise.Yet the scene also represents one of Canberra's most common, and least-policed, offences.
- In Sport: Canberra Raiders star hooker Josh Hodgson wants to be the best. He fails to see the point of playing rugby league "to be average".
- Blake Austin insists the ankle injury he suffered on Saturday won't keep him out of the preliminary final, but admits he probably shouldn't have played against Penrith given the state of his hand.
TRAFFIC
WHAT'S ON TODAY:
Discover two million years of human history in the one room with A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Museum, now on show at the National Museum of Australia. Until January 29.
The Wharf Revue's irresistible blend of vitriol and vaudeville returns to Canberra Theatre Centre from September 13 to 24. Tickets from $45 for adults.
A free exhibition of the work of S.T. Gill's work, once Australia's most popular artist, but now a forgotten name, is now showing at the National Library of Australia, running until October 16.
Fans of the British television series Doctor Who can admire Canberra collector Timothy Kirsopp's extensive collection of memorabilia from the series at Canberra Museum and Gallery. Free entry.
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WEATHER
Today: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog early this morning. Max 17.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the early morning. Light winds. Min 2, Max 16.
Wednesday: Cloudy. Very high (90%) chance of rain. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning. Min 5, Max 13.