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🌦️ Extra ballot mystery

Former MP received duplicate voting papers as electoral issues probed ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏

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Wednesday, 1 April 2026  •  Issue #639

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Good morning! Electoral irregularities are under the microscope after a former MP received an extra ballot paper, plus we've got your essential news from around Australia and the world, and some brilliant events coming up.

— Nathan, Editor

At a Glance

📰 Extra ballot paper among electoral problems under review

🎵 A Day To Remember & Papa Roach + 4 more events

💪 Health & Wellness: Mediterranean Diet Protects Your Memory

🕰️ On this day in 1976: Apple Computer Company was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and...

Today's Adelaide

Extra ballot paper among electoral problems under review

A former Liberal MP says he was concerned to receive an extra ballot paper in the post during this month's state election. Authorities have committed to reviewing a range of voting issues that emerged during the SA election, with the duplicate papers raising questions about electoral processes.

via ABC Adelaide

Special tasks police storm Adelaide Hills property

Heavily armed Special Tasks and Rescue Group officers raided an Adelaide Hills home as a man was charged over an alleged assault. Neighbours were told to stay inside while police investigated the alleged violent incident.

via 7NEWS SA

Around Australia

Socceroos thrash Curaçao 5-1 in World Cup farewell

Nestory Irankunda starred with two goals as the Socceroos' substitutes sparked a commanding 5-1 victory over Curaçao in their FIFA Series clash in Melbourne.

via ABC News

Labor draft platform drops mandatory jail stance

Labor's 2026 draft party platform takes a more assertive position on China while omitting previous references to mandatory jail terms, designed to provide scaffolding for a long-term government.

via The Guardian Australia

Around the World

Iran using children in security roles in conflict — An 11-year-old child is reported to have been killed in an air strike while manning a checkpoint in Tehran.

via BBC World

What's On

What's On

Every Wednesday we highlight live music and entertainment around Adelaide.

Music

A Day To Remember & Papa Roach

Adelaide Entertainment Centre, 6 Apr

Two massive international rock acts sharing one stage for The Big Rock Tour.

Sport

AFL Gather Round

Adelaide Oval, Norwood Oval, Barossa Park, 9-12 Apr

All 18 AFL clubs, nine matches across four days—footy's biggest South Australian spectacle.

Arts

RBG: Of Many, One

Dunstan Playhouse, 10 Apr - 2 May

Heather Mitchell stars in Suzie Miller's powerful solo play about Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Family

Holiday Chess Activities for Kids

14 Apr

School holiday chess fun to keep young minds sharp and entertained.

Nightlife

SHREK RAVE ADELAIDE 2026

Date TBC

The internet's most beloved ogre meets dance floor—pure nostalgic party chaos.

Got an event to share? Let us know →

Health & Wellness

Every Wednesday we share a tip for living well.

Mediterranean Diet Protects Your Memory

Following a Mediterranean-style eating pattern - rich in olive oil, fish, nuts, and vegetables - may reduce dementia risk by up to 23% according to recent Australian studies. Focus on swapping butter for olive oil and adding more fish like salmon or sardines to your weekly meals.

Source: Dementia Australia

📊 Today's Poll

Which Mediterranean diet swap appeals to you more?

Cooking with olive oil instead of butterEating fish twice a week

Daily Brainteaser

🧩

A man looks at a photograph and says: 'Brothers and sisters I have none, but that man's father is my father's son.' Who is in the photo?

Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition.

Daily Games

💡 Today's Featured Game

Word Ladder

6 steps · ~2 min

DAWN → DUSK

Change one letter at a time · Par: 6 steps

Play Word Ladder →

Yesterday: 🧠 51 played  ·  💡 21 played  ·  ✏️ 23 played

🧠 Trivia · Sport · 7 Qs→
Which Australian tennis player won Wimbledon in 1971 and was known for her...
✏️ Crossword · 5×5 Mini→
1 Across: Employees or walking stick

On This Day

Anniversary of

• Apple Computer Company was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in California. (1976)

• Canada's Northwest Territories was divided to create Nunavut, Canada's newest territory. (1999)

• Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milošević surrendered to police in Belgrade. (2001)

• American forces invaded Okinawa in the final phase of World War II's Pacific campaign. (1945)

🎂 Born on this day: American actress and singer Debbie Reynolds (1932) and American film director Barry Sonnenfeld (1953).

Brainteaser Answer
His son.

One Last Smile

One Last Smile illustration

The morning tea biscuit is somehow always the one you didn't want yesterday.

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