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Here's hoping you're enjoying the return of warm(ish) mornings after last week's cold snap. But we all got the message, right? That was winter sending a warning shot across the bow. It's time to accept thermal underwear may soon play a significant role in our lives.
We're in for a warmer, partly cloudy day today, though, with a high of 22. Here's what's making headlines across the capital:
Canberra farewells the 'Birdman of Bunda Street'
George Thaung was many things to Canberra - a migrant pioneer, the food-van king, and the "Birdman of Bunda Street".
But he'll be remembered mostly for the connections he made with people from all walks of life, from the homeless to governors-general.
A celebration of the 95-year-old's life will be held at the Gold Creek Chapel on Tuesday afternoon.
Megan Doherty spoke to George's son Stewart about his father's incredible life.
'Nurse stabbing' reports prompt Canberra Hospital safety concerns
Reports a nurse was stabbed at a car park near Canberra Hospital have been raised in the ACT Assembly, with opposition health spokeswoman Vicki Dunne calling them "very alarming indeed" if true.
The nurses' union says safety coming to and from car parks near Canberra Hospital has been a concern to staff for some time, while ACT Health has extended its courtesy bus hours for staff leaving work after a late shift.
Daniella White has the full story here.
Queanbeyan family's supporters to rally outside Parliament House
Queanbeyan teenager Kinley Wangchuk is deaf.
For that reason, he and his entire family faces being deported to Bhutan - because his disability doesn't meet the health requirements for permanent residency.
Instead, the government says Kingley's deafness may result in "significant costs to the Australian community".
Megan Doherty spoke to the family's supporters, who are organising a rally today at noon.
Museum director tells stories of 'the way people live'
A federal parliamentary inquiry report says the Museum of Australian Democracy has crept from its original focus, and should shift its efforts to "inspiring faith in our democracy".
But director Daryl Karp is baffled by the recommendations - many of which she says have already been adopted.
She's standing by the museum's record - and has taken a swipe at the lack of funding for Australia's cultural institutions in the process.
Steve Evans has the full story here.
Cameroonian asylum seeker wants to fly our flag as champ
When Arsene Fosso was named vice-captain of Cameroon's 2018 Commonwealth Games squad, the position came with a requirement he refused to take on.
Instead of denouncing homosexual members of his team, who would face persecution if they returned to their home country, he chose to flee the Games and seek asylum in Australia.
Now training at a Fyshwick gym, Fosso is preparing to make his professional boxing debut - and his dream is "to wave the flag of Australia one day".
Caden Helmers breaks down Fosso's story in full here.