Morning PostAdelaide Sunday, 19 April 2026 • Issue #657 |
Morning showers clearing, pleasant afternoon ☀️ UV 5.3 • 🌅 Sunset 5:47 PM |
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Good morning! South Australia's election authority faces serious questions after a vote-counting failure, while we explore how the wealthy access instant addiction treatment. Plus: test your wits with today's puzzle. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Electoral officials scramble after vote count goes wrong 📍 Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize + 5 more events ✈️ Travel & Deals: Tasmania Spirit Ferry + Accommodation Packages: Devonport to Melbourne from $189pp 🕰️ On this day in 1995: The Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was destroyed... |
Today's Adelaide South Australia's election watchdog is fighting to restore public trust after bungling the Narungga count. The mishap caps off what insiders are calling a disastrous state poll for the Commission's credibility. via ABC AdelaideFormer candidates claim Pauline Hanson's party enriches itself using public election funds while treating volunteers with disdain. Brisbane headquarters insiders describe organisational chaos and contempt for grassroots members. via The Guardian SA |
Around Australia While half a million Australians can't access addiction treatment, the wealthy book Whitsundays superyacht programs within hours. Private care remains out of reach for most. via The Guardian AustraliaPolice arrested demonstrators for displaying pro-Palestinian phrases now outlawed in the state. Offenders face two years' jail under the controversial new law. via SBS News |
Around the World |
What's On FreeSouth Australian Museum, until 30 Jun Where nature meets canvas — stunning works exploring the beauty of science and the natural world. FestivalVictoria Square + venues across SA, 8–17 May Ten days of culinary adventures with 150+ events and a free Town Square packed with masterclasses. ArtsHer Majesty's Theatre, 20–24 May Award-winning comedy with Richard Roxburgh and Damon Herriman in a strictly limited five-night run. MusicAdelaide Entertainment Centre, 11 May Australia's pop-soul favourite delivers all his chart hits in one unforgettable evening. MusicAdelaide Entertainment Centre, 25 May Legendary trans-Tasman rockers bring the classics back to life for one special night. ArtsDunstan Playhouse, 8–30 May Oscar Wilde's witty masterpiece gets a radical South Australian makeover under Petra Kalive's direction. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Travel & Deals Every Sunday we share a holiday or travel deal worth knowing about. Explore Tasmania's natural beauty with Spirit of Tasmania's drive-on ferry packages including return vehicle transport and overnight cabin accommodation. Perfect for couples wanting to bring their car and explore at their own pace, with packages including 3-5 nights Tasmanian accommodation. Offer ends: Limited time 💡 Book a cabin with window for the best Bass Strait crossing experience and pack layers for the overnight journey. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What is always in front of you but can't be seen?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 3 steps · ~2 min MANE → CUTE Change one letter at a time · Par: 3 steps Yesterday: 🧠 55 played · 💡 49 played · ✏️ 49 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was destroyed by a truck bomb, killing 168 people. (1995) • Advance Australia Fair was proclaimed as Australia's national anthem, replacing God Save the Queen. (1984) • The first Australian concert of Led Zeppelin took place at Festival Hall in Brisbane. (1971) • The American Revolutionary War began with the Battles of Lexington and Concord. (1775) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian tennis champion Evonne Goolagong Cawley (1951), American actress Jayne Mansfield (1933), and American actress Ashley Judd (1968). |
Brainteaser Answer
The future. |
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