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🌤️ Veterans reunite

Two SA war heroes meet again after 80 years, plus Anzac Day trading hours ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏

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Saturday, 25 April 2026  •  Issue #663

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On this Anzac Day, we pause to remember those who served. Among today's stories: two remarkable SA veterans reconnecting after eight decades, and what's open if you need supplies this afternoon.

— Nathan, Editor

At a Glance

📰 Pair of SA war heroes reunite eight decades on

📍 parkrun Adelaide + 5 more events

🍳 Recipe of the Week: Lemon Coconut Slice

🕰️ On this day in 1915: Australian and New Zealand forces landed at Gallipoli in Turkey,...

Today's Adelaide

Pair of SA war heroes reunite eight decades on

Two South Australian WWII veterans, aged 108 and 103, have reconnected after serving together more than 80 years ago. Both men returned to SA after the war and have now shared their extraordinary reunion.

via ABC Adelaide

Freight trucks going electric as fuel costs bite

Adelaide's trucking sector is increasingly converting diesel vehicles to electric power amid ongoing fuel pressures. The switch costs several hundred thousand dollars per truck but promises long-term savings.

via 7NEWS SA

Today's shop opening times across the city

Most supermarkets have restricted hours today, while pharmacies and service stations remain open. Trading rules vary by retailer, so check before heading out.

via The Guardian SA

Around Australia

Wallaroos player honours family legacy in Test

Back-rower Piper Duck says wearing the green and gold today against New Zealand carries special meaning. Her family's military history makes this fixture deeply personal.

via ABC News

Renewable projects divide Victorian communities

Regional landholders mostly back clean energy but say planning processes ignore local input. The issue is emerging as central to the upcoming state election.

via The Guardian Australia

Around the World

NATO clarifies membership rules amid US tensions — The alliance says no mechanism exists to expel members after reports Washington considered suspending Spain.

via BBC World

American hunter killed by elephants in Africa — A 75-year-old vineyard owner from the US died while hunting in Gabon.

via The Guardian World

What’s On: Weekends Out 🌲

Today: ANZAC Day — Dawn services, remembrance. Respectful and solemn tone. Lest we forget.

War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide (Torrens)

parkrun Adelaide

Every Saturday 8am

Free 5km community run or walk along the River Torrens every Saturday morning, welcoming all fitness levels.

Free

The Secret Life of Bats Colony Tour

18 Apr 2026 - 2 May 2026

Discover the fascinating flying foxes at Adelaide Botanic Garden with expert guides sharing insights on their behaviour.

Frome Road, Adelaide

Adelaide Zoo

1 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec

See giant pandas Wang Wang and Fui Ni plus 2,400 animals across beautifully landscaped grounds with daily keeper talks.

Adelaide Oval, War Memorial Drive

Adelaide Oval Stadium Tour

1 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec

Walk onto the hallowed turf, visit the 1911 scoreboard and explore players' rooms on this 90-minute tour.

Autumn Rose Show 2026

25 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2026

Celebrate autumn blooms with prize-winning roses on display at the Botanic Garden this weekend.

Autumn colours at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden

28 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2026

Stroll Mount Lofty's hillside gardens ablaze with maples, liquidambars and exotic deciduous trees in full autumn glory.

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Recipe of the Week

Every Saturday we share a recipe worth trying.

Lemon Coconut Slice

Serves Makes 16 pieces · 45 minutes plus cooling time

This tangy, sweet slice has been a morning tea favourite for generations. With its buttery base and zesty topping, it's sure to disappear quickly at your next get-together.

125g butter, softened, 1/2 cup caster sugar, 1 cup self-raising flour, 1/2 cup plain flour, 2 tbsp milk, 3 eggs, 1 cup caster sugar (extra), 1 1/2 cups desiccated coconut, Juice and zest of 2 lemons, 1 1/2 cups icing sugar, sifted, 20g butter, melted, 2-3 tbsp lemon juice

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line a 20cm x 30cm slice tin. Beat butter and sugar until pale, then fold through flours and milk. Press into tin and bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.

2. Meanwhile, whisk eggs, extra caster sugar, coconut, lemon juice and zest together. Pour over the warm base.

3. Bake for 20-25 minutes until topping is set and golden. The centre may still look slightly soft but will firm as it cools. Allow to cool completely in the tin.

4. For the icing, combine icing sugar, melted butter and enough lemon juice to make a spreadable consistency. Spread over cooled slice and allow to set before cutting into squares with a sharp knife.

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On This Day

Anniversary of

• Australian and New Zealand forces landed at Gallipoli in Turkey, beginning a campaign that would become central to both nations' identities. (1915)

• The Carnation Revolution in Portugal overthrew the Estado Novo regime, ending decades of dictatorship. (1974)

• Watson and Crick's paper describing the double helix structure of DNA was published in Nature. (1953)

• Israel completed its withdrawal from the Sinai Peninsula, returning it to Egypt under the Camp David Accords. (1982)

🎂 Born on this day: National day of remembrance Anzac Day (1915), American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald (1917), and American actor Al Pacino (1940).

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