I hope you're prepared for another blistering day, with a top of 35 degrees. The hot temperature combined with dry conditions and strong winds have brought the ACT's fire danger up to extreme. This means a full fire ban is in place until midnight tonight.

Canberrans will receive some heat relief on Saturday with a forecast top of 27 degrees, followed by 27 on Saturday and 25 on Sunday. There is also a slight chance the weekend could see a shower or two.

Here's what's making news this morning:

This is a heart-warming one.

Lynne O'Brien and Caroline Marsh made a fitting toast to the ACT's new recognition of same-sex marriage and unions from overseas jurisdictions with a glass of champagne.

Ms O'Brien and Ms Marsh were married in Northern Ireland where the unionist government has vowed to block any attempts to legalise same sex marriage.

But they are over the moon to now call "one of Australia's more progressive governments home," and have their ceremony recognised.

Finbar O'Mallon has more.

If you regularly eat at Belconnen eatery Ricardo's Cafe or the Central Cafe in Gungahlin, you might have to change your dining habits - at least for now.

The two Canberra cafes have been shut down by ACT Health for alleged "serious food safety breaches" and "risk to public health".

Another story by Finbar O'Mallon.

This issue is stirring a lot of controversy.

Recently, dog attack victims called for vicious breeds gone. Now the RSCPA has hit back, saying 'dangerous dog' rules are not a solution.

Steven Trask reports.

In case you haven't heard, Mamma Mia is coming to Canberra in November for its national premiere.

And Canberra has the potential to see many more global performances hit the local stage, according to Mamma Mia co-producer, Louise Withers.

Michael Gorey reports how theatre tourism could be the capital's next big thing.

Apparently nothing to do with Canberra securing a Big Bash League fixture next summer, according to Cricket ACT boss Cameron French.

Manuka Oval was about half-full for the PM'sXI fixture on Wednesday night.

But French is confident the hugely popular BBL competition will return to Manuka Oval, Eamonn Tiernan reports.