TODAY'S TOP STORIES
- Canberra was treated to the 'superest' supermoon since 1948 last night, but those who missed it need not despair - another supermoon will occur next month.
- The ACT Greens will refer the government's decision to waive nearly $300,000 owed on the Brumbies' Griffith site to the ACT integrity commission when it is established.
- Australia has a secret weapon to keep Donald Trump in our alliance, and it's in the Northern Territory.
- Human Services Department workers have resoundingly voted against the Commonwealth's proposed pay agreement - the third thumbs-down on broadly similar deals.
- The trial of a 25-year-old man accused of raping a 19-year-old woman he met outside Cube nightclub started yesterday.
- Does the thought of being left alone with your thoughts while floating in a huge tank of water excite you or fill you with dread? You can give it a go at a new 'float studio' in Canberra.
- Brumbies flanker Jarrad Butler grew up with "little shocks every now and then" - but nothing like what hit his hometown, Wellington, on Monday. A number of Brumbies and Raiders stars have close connections with New Zealand.
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.
The roundabout at the Barton Highway/Gundaroo Drive/William Slim Drive intersection in Belconnen will be closed to right and through-turning traffic intermittently until next Thursday.
Sections of Parramatta Street in Phillip will be closed until November 30.
Currong Street, Braddon will be closed closed from Batman Street to the laneway approximately 115m south of Donaldson Street until 6pm December 21.
WHAT'S ON TODAY:
Bestselling author Jodi Picoult will hold a talk on her new novel Small Great Things at the National Library from 6pm tonight. Tickets are $15.
The Women in Wine Awards will be held tonight to celebrate the work of women in the wine community. Held at Avenue C, entry is $20. Bookings essential to frank@mountmajura.com.au.
The National Portrait Gallery will run its final Art and Dementia event today. The interactive tour is aimed at people with dementia and their carer and runs from 11am.
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WEATHER
Today: Partly cloudy. Light winds. Max 21.
Wednesday: Patchy fog in the early morning. Sunny day. Min 6, max 25.
Thursday: Patchy morning fog. Mostly sunny day. Min 8, max 26.