'It was apocalyptic': After fires and a pandemic, Selwyn finally set to reopen

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Today’s Headlines AM Edition, Sunday April 23, 2023 Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a partly cloudy day with a top of 21 degrees. Here’s what’s making news in the capital. After fires and a pandemic, Selwyn finally set to reopen Tourism: A toboggan park, restored chairlifts for the ski runs, plus a new cafe and ski-hire centre await guests when the resort opens this season. Recidivist child sex offender wins rare right to appeal Court: A recidivist Canberra child sex offender has won the rare right to a High Court appeal, with his lawyers convincing the nation's top judges to examine the controversial issue of mandatory minimum sentences. 'Concern' for pregnant victim of revenge porn offender Court: A man who sent "revenge porn" to his partner's underage brother has avoided further jail, and may live with the woman despite "real concerns" for her safety. The journalism you trust. Check out our digital subscription plans today. SUBSCRIBE Beloved entertainer Barry Humphries dead at 89 Vale: The comedy legend best known for his alter egos Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson died after after entering hospital earlier this week due to complications from hip surgery. The Lord's day: Why Laurie Fisher is calling time on career Rugby union: His bucket hat, flowing God-like locks and shorts have become Brumbies ornaments, but after 25 years it's set to finally end. 'Fungal awakening': Foragers welcome bumper season Environment: Wet weather has brought bumper crops to Canberra the past two seasons and 2023 is so far looking just as promising, fungi fans say. Still no builder for former PBS project in Ginninderry Development: Meanwhile, new builders have been appointed at a number of other PBS Building sites in Canberra. More staff could leave fetal medicine unit Health: The government and health authorities denied the roles were being outsourced, arguing the contracts were to help boost the existing workforce. Former soldier growing dream career from trauma Anzac Day: Mark Topacio plans to use his business to create an environment that encourages people to speak openly about their own mental and physical health journeys. Five things you need to know about Voice question Explainer | Watch: It's a very carefully worded question. But legal experts say there is nothing to fear with this referendum. Wighton saga shows it's time to rethink broken salary cap Analysis | Sport: If the NRL salary cap's working, then I'm the Canberra Raiders' next star playmaker, writes David Polkinghorne. Branded Content The simplicity of the Kioti is winning farmers hearts Renowned for its durability and designed for day-in, day-out loader work, Kioti's PX1052 superbly appointed luxury cab is the finishing touch. quick links Digital version of today's paper Premium subscribers can read a digital version of Today's Paper on all devices. Previous editions are also available. Discover Daily crosswords & sudoku Our Cryptic and Quick Crosswords, Sudoku, Word Search, Code Cracker and Ultimate Trivia are updated daily for premium subscribers. Discover Times Past Take a step back in history and see what was making news on the front page of the paper on this day in a past year. Discover © 2023 Australian Community Media 159 Bells Line of Road, North Richmond, NSW (2754) Aus Update your preferences Unsubscribe from this list We are passionate about keeping our communities strong, informed and connected.