Morning PostAdelaide Friday, 3 April 2026 Β β’Β Issue #641 |
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Good Friday greetings to you. One Nation has finally claimed the last SA seat by just 58 votes, daylight saving ends Sunday morning, and we're asking what kind of TV you prefer β the thoughtful or the comforting kind? β Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance π° One Nation wins Narungga by 58 votes after recount π A Day To Remember & Papa Roach + 3 more events πΊ What We're Watching π°οΈ On this day in 1973: Martin Cooper made the first handheld mobile phone call in New York... |
Today's Adelaide One Nation wins Narungga by 58 votes after recountThe seat of Narungga has been called for One Nation candidate Chantelle Thomas, who beat the Liberals by just 58 votes after a recount. It's the final seat from the SA election to be decided, giving One Nation its first lower house seat in the state. via ABC AdelaideDaylight saving ends this Sunday β clocks go backRemember to turn your clocks back one hour at 3am on Sunday 5 April as daylight saving ends. You'll gain an extra hour of sleep, and we'll finally be back in sync with Queensland and Western Australia. via The Guardian SALego theft boom driven by soaring resale marketExperts say Lego theft is booming because of the soaring resale market for collectible sets. It comes after police seized hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of allegedly stolen Lego from an Adelaide home earlier this week. via 7NEWS SA |
Around Australia Matildas join Japan to slam Asian Cup prize moneyFierce rivals on the field, but the Matildas and Japan have united to criticise the Asian Football Confederation's prize money for the Women's Asian Cup, calling out the inequality compared to men's tournaments. via ABC NewsFish and chips could get much pricier in fuel crisisAustralian business owners warn they can't absorb rising costs from farmers, fishers and transport as fuel and fertiliser prices climb, meaning the classic fish and chips meal could soar in price. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World Macron criticises Trump's approach to Iran war β French President Emmanuel Macron has criticised Donald Trump's handling of the Iran crisis, telling him to 'be serious' and not 'speak every day' with contradictory statements. via BBC World |
What's On MusicAdelaide Entertainment Centre, Monday 6 April Two major international rock acts together on The Big Rock Tour SportAdelaide Oval & various venues, 9-12 April All 18 clubs, all 9 matches in SA over 4 days β footy's biggest week ArtsDunstan Playhouse, 10 April - 2 May Heather Mitchell stars in Suzie Miller's solo play about Ruth Bader Ginsburg ExhibitionOpening night 6-8pm, Friday 10 April New exhibition launch capturing Australia's outback and coastal landscapes Got an event to share? Let us know β |
What We're Watching Every Friday we recommend something worth watching this weekend. CompassDocumentary Β· ABC iview This long-running documentary series explores faith, ethics, and spirituality across different cultures and communities in Australia and beyond. Each episode offers thoughtful insights into how people find meaning and purpose in their lives, presented with respect and genuine curiosity. All Creatures Great and SmallDrama Β· Binge Based on James Herriot's beloved memoirs, this charming series follows a young veterinarian in 1930s Yorkshire as he learns his trade among the dales. The show perfectly captures the warmth, humour, and gentle wisdom of the original books, offering comfort viewing at its finest. π Today's Poll Do you prefer watching programmes that make you think deeply or ones that provide gentle comfort? Make me think deeplyProvide gentle comfortπ Yesterday's Poll Do you know what pension supplements you're currently receiving? No, I should look into this led with 93% |
Daily Brainteaser 𧩠What can you hold in your right hand but never in your left hand?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games π§ Today's Featured Game Trivia General Knowledge Β· 7 questions Β· ~2 min What is the name of the world's longest river that flows through Egypt? | A) The Amazon | | B) The Nile | | C) The Yangtze | | D) The Mississippi |
Yesterday: π§ 38 played Β Β·Β π‘ 35 played Β Β·Β βοΈ 53 played |
On This Day Anniversary of β’ Martin Cooper made the first handheld mobile phone call in New York City. (1973) β’ Theodore Kaczynski, the Unabomber, was arrested at his cabin in Montana. (1996) β’ US President Truman signed the Marshall Plan, providing aid to rebuild Europe. (1948) β’ The Pony Express mail service began its first run from Missouri to California. (1860) π Born on this day: American comedian and actor Eddie Murphy (1961) and American actor Alec Baldwin (1958). |
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Your left elbow. |
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