Good morning, Canberra. There's a chance of showers this morning as we head for a top of 11 to start the weekend. Here's what's making headlines.

Green grass returns to Wandella, but bushfire scars still haunt community

Subscriber only: The grass is green and Jade Corby can now manage a smile. But it’s a slow march to recovery for the landscape and the people caught in the path of the devastating January bushfires.

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Raiders slay Dragons but win could come at a cost

Subscriber only: It should've been more convincing than it was, but a return to Canberra has seen the Raiders return to the winners' list.

China doesn't care what we think about Hong Kong

Subscriber only: One can look at the future of the 7 million people of Hong Kong only with foreboding, writes Jack Waterford.

Howzat for a surprising find in Canberra?

Subscriber only: Tim the Yowie Man: An historic cricket-themed belt buckle has been uncovered in Crace grasslands.

Super Rugby AU a season for the true believers

Analysis: The smile on Allan Alaalatoa's face suggests it means everything to the ACT Brumbies, writes Caden Helmers.

Times Past

Businessman Kerry Stokes had bought The Canberra Times on this day in 1989. Stokes bought the Times and The Chronicle from media mogul Kerry Packer's Australian Consolidated Press. The paper was sold a week before it was announced to staff, however, the sale was kept under wraps until staff were told about the decision. There was speculation the secrecy was due to businessman Alan Bond also wanting to buy the paper.
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