Canberra P-platers could face a total ban on using phones while driving, including for navigating, as the ACT government considers whether it will follow NSW with a complete ban, including hands-free applications, map applications and speaker mode.
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- Police are investigating child-abuse allegations against Australia's most senior Catholic cleric, Cardinal George Pell, the ABC reported.
- Chief Minister Andrew Barr has promised that his government will never change last drinks or closing times, after clubs raised fears that the measures may be revived after the election.
- A Canberra woman has launched a successful community initiative to encourage lonely locals to meet new people and reach out in the transient city.
- Val Jeffery will make his way from Tharwa to the ACT parliament on Thursday for a countback of 2012 votes expected to see him elected to replace Brendan Smyth.
- A son and his mother have spoken of the devastating and indelible effects of child sexual abuse at the hands of a trusted family member.
- Fresh food producers believe Canberra's two farmers markets can absorb competition from new outlets, and a trend of people looking, but not buying.
- In sport: The GWS Giants are poised to make history at Manuka Oval, but coach Leon Cameron is refusing to let the club get caught in finals hype, focusing on beating Richmond.
- Canberra Raiders playmaker Blake Austin has forced his way on to Australian coach Mal Meninga's World Cup radar while Shannon Boyd has emerged as another potential Kangaroos bolter.
Jardine Street, from Highgate Lane to Giles Street, will be closed in both directions between 9am-4pm on periodic days from Wednesday until November 30 for building construction work associated with the Kingston Plaza refit.
If you see any accidents or have any info on the morning commute, let us know whenever it is safe to do so. Email morningblog@canberratimes.com.au or tweet us @canberratimes.
Looking forward to the weekend already? Check out Canberra Weekender: What's on July 29-31.
Join Australian director Abe Forsythe for an advanced screening of new film Down Under, a black comedy set during the aftermath of the Cronulla riots, and Q&A session at Dendy Cinemas Canberra at 6.30pm.
Streets of Papunya at ANU Drill Hall Gallery presents the new generation of painters from the epicentre of Western Desert art. Until August 14.
Calling all Dr Who fans, a Canberra collector is trying to break the Guinness World Record with his collection. The Bigger on the inside: Collecting Dr Who is on at the Canberra Museum and Gallery until November 20. Free entry.
The ultimate foodie festival, the Canberra Region Truffle Festival continues for another year until August.
Come to the National Archives and explore exquisite garments, sleek fashion shoots, designers, retailers and bloggers in Faith, Fashion, Fusion - Muslim Women's Style in Australia. Until September 4.
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Today: Mostly sunny. Patches of light frost early this morning, light winds. Max 13.
Tomorrow: Cloudy, light winds. Min 1, max 12.
Saturday: Partly cloudy, light winds. Min 1, max 14.
Sunday: Partly cloudy. Winds northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light during the afternoon. Min 3, max 14.
