Good morning Canberra and welcome to your Tuesday.
We're heading for a top of 13 degrees today after an overnight low of minus 5 degrees. Expect patches of light frost this morning, with light winds and some cloud hanging about in the afternoon.
Here's the news.
Flexible work arrangements mooted for public servants
There are new calls for more flexible work arrangements in the public service Photo: Rob Homer
The federal government should allow public servants to work from anywhere at any time, a parliamentary committee has been told.
Put forward by a Blue Mountains-based community organisation, the proposal would follow United States government rules allowing federal employees to access telework provisions at any time.
Our public service reporter Tom McIlroy has the details.
'It really hurts': ANU attack victims describe ordeal
ANU students Jessica Zhau and Lucas Ni say they still feel safe on campus. Photo: Rohan Thomson
Two students allegedly attacked by a baseball bat-wielding classmate on Friday have described their ordeal.
Speaking to China's official news agency, one of the students described how she was allegedly hit on the arm as she tried to flee the lecture theatre.
Experience the ghostly delights of Old Parliament
Old Parliament House is one of the most haunted places in Australia. Photo: Andrew Merry
A spooky new tour will take visitors on a torch-led journey through Old Parliament House to hear about the 90-year-old building's haunted past.
Most reports of ghostly goings on in Old Parliament House come from those who work there during the witching hours – security guards and cleaners - with one employee so spooked after his shift he refused to go back to the building.
Sound like your cup of tea? Karen Hardy reports.
Raiders in talks to lock up Rookie of the Year
Nick Cotric scored two tries in the Raiders' easy win over the Warriors. AAP
The Canberra Raiders are moving to lock up young gun Nick Cotric long-term after the winger enjoyed a breakout debut season.
Cotric comes off contract at the end of next season and the Raiders are already in talks to keep the frontrunner for the NRL's rookie of the year award in Canberra.
Caden Helmers breaks down their chances.
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