TODAY'S TOP STORIES
- Another 100 Australians who may have been exposed to Mr Fluffy asbestos while living in Canberra and have since been diagnosed interstate with mesothelioma, cancer or other asbestos-related illnesses are expected to be discovered as part of a major ACT health study.
- The ACT government has refused to release an audit of the ACT Brumbies' finances until after it has consulted with the club and the Australian Rugby Union.
- Canberra siblings Kate Goodchild and Luke Dorsett have been remembered as kind and selfless at a funeral service to mark their lives which were tragically lost at Dreamworld.
- Australia Post has begun trialling early morning deliveries of parcels in Canberra and is opening a new "superstore" in Woden next Monday.
- A 99-year-old former bricklayer has remembered his role in helping to build one of Canberra's key landmarks, the Australian War Memorial.
- In sport, the Canberra Raiders' picking up of central Queenslander Dave "Coal Train" Taylor could be "the signing of the year", Gold Coast Titans prop David Shillington says.
TRAFFIC
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:
Wentworth Avenue leading to Eyre Street in Kingston will be closed until November 30.
Sections of Parramatta Street in Phillip will be closed until November 30.
Lane closures, reduced speed limits & minor delays at Fed Hwy Int from 6am - 4pm on wkdays 1st - 8th Nov 2016. Info: https://t.co/EKvTM3oO6R pic.twitter.com/5rilbyoDeC
— TCCS (@TCCS_ACT) October 31, 2016
WHAT'S ON TODAY:
The Chaser's Charles Firth is presenting on the US Elections at a free ANU event tonight.
Fifty local, national and international artists present public works that respond to the layers of Canberra's history in Contour 556. Southern side of Lake Burley Griffin Canberra. Ends this Sunday . Free.
Canberra Beer Week continues around the city until Sunday.
Ajit Ninan: Cartoonist to the World's Largest Democracy is on at Old Parliament House.
Premier Indian dance and music group The Kalakshetra Foundation will perform an expressive dance piece Jataya Moksham, from 7.30pm tonight at the Canberra Theatre Centre. Tickets $35 each.
CARTOON
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WEATHER
Today: Cloudy. Medium (50%) chance of showers in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the morning then shifting east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Max 24.
Wednesday: Cloudy. Medium (60%) chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and early evening. Min 10, max 21.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. Slight (30%) chance of a shower. Min 10, max 24.