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It's another fresh start to the day, with a low of minus 2 degrees stretching up to reach 15 degrees later in the day. Expect some fog in the air and light frost on the lawn and some potential for a late shower tonight.
Here's your news for today.
Is this the cutest job in Canberra?
The search is on for a new steam train driver at Cockington Green.
You'll need to be fairly mechanically-minded, great with kids and people of all nationalities, and to enjoy a bit of gardening on the side to help with the upkeep of the destination's luscious lawns, Bree Winchester writes.
ACT's methadone guidelines years overdue for review when Steven Freeman died in custody
A review of the guidelines for opioid prescribing in the ACT was more than three years overdue when an indigenous man died in custody last year. My report is here.
ACT's youngest chief executive makes waves with solutions for people with diabetes
In his spare time, William Grame makes international headlines and a bit of money too. Welcome to life as Canberra's youngest chief executive, Emily Baker has the story.
ACT Labor takes control of $180,000 in politicians' communications allowance
The ACT branch of the Labor Party will take control of more than $180,000 a year given to Labor politicians to pay for mail-outs and other communications. Kirsten Lawson with this report.
In sport:
Canberra Raiders recruit top lawyer to represent Sia Soliola at NRL judiciary
Canberra have called upon the solicitor who helped free fullback Jack Wighton to play in last year's semi-finals to argue Sia Soliola's case at League Central on Tuesday night as the Raiders lock faces a lengthy ban for knocking out Billy Slater. Chris Barrett's story here.
The Raiders dismiss talk of fresh offer for Dave Taylor
Canberra Raiders recruitment manager Peter Mulholland has swiftly dismissed talk the club has tabled a new offer to barnstorming forward Dave Taylor. Caden Helmers has the story.