TODAY'S TOP STORIES
- The ACT has remembered Roozbeh Araghi, his partner Luke Dorsett and Mr Dorsett's sister Kate Goodchild, the Canberrans tragically killed on a Dreamworld ride on Tuesday, where Sydney mother Cindy Low also died.
- The asbestos taskforce is investigating the possibility of another Mr Fluffy house in Canberra.
- A secret war once waged in Canberra's bars, parks and streets that makes today's spy thrillers look "pale by comparison", according to a history on ASIO
- The ACT government will consider limits on corflutes after the signs took over what seemed like every vacant public space during the October election.
- A former public servant who left his partner with 46 injuries after choking and bashing her has avoided jail.
- In sport, David Pocock is preparing to disappear into the Southern African wilderness as he heads towards a year-long sabbatical from rugby.
- The GWS Giants are set to make history when they play a Friday night blockbuster at Manuka Oval for the first time as well as hosting a clash against defending champions the Western Bulldogs in the capital.
TRAFFIC
9:25am: Barry Drive is all clear after a crash between a car and motorbike, police inform us.
9:00am: Police have told us that a car and motorbike have crashed on Barry Drive, in between the crossroads of Fairfax Street and Clunies Ross Street. They believe emergency services are on scene, but this hasn't been confirmed.
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.
ROAD CLOSURES:
The southern car park on the corner of Albert Street and Barrine Drive at Acton will be closed from 7am until further notice.
Both directions of Hamer Street in Gungahlin will be closed from 7am to 6pm until November 4.
Wanderlight Avenue in Lawson will be closed in both directions until October 31.
Newcastle Street's left-turn lane into Whyalla Street in Fyshwick will be closed until Friday.
WHAT'S ON TODAY:
Hear from individuals and organisations working on innovative projects at The Festival of Ambitious Ideas on Thursday evening.
The Canberra International Film Festival begins tonight and runs until November 6.
Design Canberra, now in its third year, begins today , promoting Canberra as a city of design.
Everyman Theatre will take Canberrans back to 1981 with The Normal Heart. Larry Kramer's play, to be performed at the Canberra Theatre Centre until Saturday night.
Contour 556, a collection of public art works near the southern shore of Lake Burley Griffin, showcases the work of 50 local, national and international artists responding to the layers of Canberra's history.
Make plans to see Dances for David, Fresh Glass, Mutable Realities and Diane Arbus: American Portraits in October, before it's too late.
TODAY'S CARTOON
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WEATHER
Today: Partly cloudy. Slight (30%) chance of a light shower this afternoon and evening. Max 22.
Friday: Cloudy with light winds. Min 6, max 19.
Saturday: Partly cloudy. Slight (20%) chance of a shower. Min 8, max 21.
Sunday: Partly cloudy. High (80%) chance of rain and chance a thunderstorm, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Min 11, max 26.