Canberra mornings: Friday, September 16, 2016

Dealt a devastating blow in recent years, he's hoping he can give it to Panthers fans once again this Saturday.

Kambah man Brian Connell is still cheering the Raiders, 26 years after jeering the Panthers after the 1990 NRL grand final. Photo: Karleen Minney

The ACT's predicted budget surplus has narrowed yet again and looks likely to disappear altogether when a series of so-far unfunded projects are included in the figures.
Labor will embark on an $85 million upgrade of Canberra's public schools if re-elected in October, Chief Minister Andrew Barr will announce today.
A large piece of aircraft debris discovered off the coast of Tanzania is part of missing Malaysia Airlines jet MH370, authorities have confirmed.
CFMEU ACT boss Dean Hall has denied he told union officials who blockaded a worksite they needed to "up the ante" on a builder who hadn't signed an enterprise agreement.
The RAAF wants to close two city bases in a move that could shift hundreds of defence personnel to other states but free up large tracts of land for development.
In Sport: Canberra Raiders workhorse Elliott Whitehead admits a game-defining penalty rattled his confidence last week, but the English star vowed to repay his teammates.

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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.