Morning PostAdelaide Tuesday, 14 April 2026 • Issue #652 |
Partly cloudy with pleasant temperatures ☀️ UV 5.9 • 🌅 Sunset 5:53 PM |
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Good morning! A bizarre discovery has authorities scratching their heads, councils are grappling with budget pressures, and we're asking whether Adelaide's Central Market takes the crown. Here's what's happening. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Mystery surrounds crocodile carcass found in northern suburbs 🎭 Adelaide Botanic Garden — Free Guided Tours + 4 more events 💬 Vote in this week's poll 🕰️ On this day in 1912: RMS Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic at 11:40 pm... |
Today's Adelaide Authorities collected the dismembered body of what appears to be a saltwater crocodile dumped beside an Adelaide road. The nearest wild populations live almost 3,000 kilometres away, leaving investigators puzzled. via ABC AdelaideIndigenous families are watching grocery bills climb sharply, with one household's weekly shop jumping from $600 to $800. Diesel price surges are creating ripple effects for those already doing it tough. via The Guardian SA |
Around Australia Port Adelaide's Zak Butters will answer charges relating to allegedly abusive and insulting comments directed at field umpire Nick Foot during a match. via ABC NewsSensors designed to detect people entering dangerous coupling areas were cancelled before fatal incidents occurred. The NSW government faces calls for a full investigation. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What's On FreeNorth Terrace, Adelaide, daily at 10:30am Explore 90 acres including tropical glasshouses and stunning rose gardens with expert guides. ArtsDunstan Playhouse, 8 May - 30 May Oscar Wilde's wit meets radical reimagining in this all-South Australian production. MarketAdelaide, 19 April Hunt for unique vintage treasures and pre-loved fashion finds at this vibrant market. ClassAdelaide Learn the essentials and avoid common pitfalls in property investing. MusicAdelaide Relive your emo glory days with anthems and angst on the dancefloor. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Your Say Every Tuesday we put a question to the vote. 📊 Today's Poll Is the Adelaide Central Market the best market in Australia? Nothing comparesOthers give it a run📊 Yesterday's Poll Someone you met on a dating site says they love you but need money for a family emergency. What's your response? Refuse and report the profile as suspicious led with 81% (69 votes) |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 If a rooster lays an egg on the exact peak of a barn roof, which side does it roll down?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Stage play or TV series | | 6 Across One who defies authority | | 7 Across Cancel a mission |
Yesterday: 🧠 63 played · 💡 50 played · ✏️ 56 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • RMS Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic at 11:40 pm ship's time. (1912) • President Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre in Washington. (1865) • The USSR signed the Geneva Accords, agreeing to withdraw Soviet forces from Afghanistan. (1988) • A severe hailstorm struck Sydney, causing $1.7 billion in insured damages, Australia's costliest natural disaster at the time. (1999) 🎂 Born on this day: American baseball pitcher Greg Maddux (1966), American Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody (1973), and Australian cricketer David Hope (1940). |
Brainteaser Answer
Neither — roosters don't lay eggs. |
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One Last Smile  North Terrace in autumn means dodging swooping magpies and university students equally. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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