The Turnbull government's strong lead over the opposition has evaporated just as it enters a risky three-week special sitting of Parliament, attempts to secure an unlikely political bounce from a tight budget, and tries to justify an early election on July 2.
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- The ACT government has spent more than $750,000 on overseas trade missions since the 2012 election, with Singapore, Hong Kong and mainland China among the most visited destinations.
- The Azerbaijani embassy in Canberra has been forced to deny a black market trade in booze and cigarettes after its requests for duty-free booze and cigarettes were leaked.
- As the ACT economy bounces back towards better health, it is being tagged the "Speedy Gonzalez" of the Australian economic scene for its ability to dodge bullets.
- Telopea School parents want NSW Crescent in Barton closed and made part of the playing fields, to overcome traffic safety issues and to protect land from developers.
- An injured rock climber rescued from a steep rock face during a complex operation on Saturday was released from hospital on Sunday afternoon.
- Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has put his government on another collision course with Labor in the Senate, vowing to introduce legislation to abolish the controversial trucking safety tribunal.
- In Sport, Canberra Socceroo Tom Rogic has gone from hero to villain at Celtic after missing a penalty with a shocker to hand over victory in an epic Scottish FA Cup semi-final.
- Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has launched a scathing critique of his side's effort in Sunday's home loss to Cronulla, labelling it "embarrassing" and "shocking".
- GWS coach Leon Cameron says his ruck-duo is emerging as a "lethal combination", leading the way in an emphatic 86-point victory over Port Adelaide at Manuka Oval.
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Want to keep your kids active and entertained over the school holidays in a safe environment? The Australian Institute of Sport's school holiday program is on until April 22.
Using the National Museum of Australia's architecture for inspiration, children can design, make or draw their very own museum these school holidays. Until April 22.
Gather round the telly and bask in the glow of vintage ABC. From Play School to raunchy romps, see Australian life reflected on screen in Tuning IN: ABC TV 1964-76 at the National Archives of Australia. Free. Until May 15.
Celestial Empire: Life in China 1644-1911 is on at the National Library of Australia brings together culture and tradition from two of the world's great libraries. Until May 22. Free.
See 2015's best political cartoons at the Behind the Lines exhibition at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House.
Bush Capital: The natural history of the ACT at the Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG) shows the natural history of the Territory with specimens, illustrations, photographs, works of art and sound. From March 12 to June 26. Free.
TODAY'S CARTOON
Tony Abbott has publicly praised Bronwyn Bishop amid anger in sections of the Liberal Party that the former PM urged his supporters to end Mrs Bishop's political career in Saturday's preselection vote.
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Today: Partly cloudy. Light winds. Max 21.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Light winds. Min 8, max 25.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Light winds. Min 8, max 26.
