Morning PostAdelaide Sunday, 5 April 2026 • Issue #643 |
Showers increasing throughout the day ☀️ UV 7.1 • 🌅 Sunset 6:05 PM |
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Happy Easter Sunday! Hope you're enjoying time with loved ones today. While you're relaxing, we've got news on a clever avocado innovation that could end bruised-fruit disappointment, plus a political landscape that's looking very different after One Nation's gains. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Avocado ripeness scanner could end fruit roulette 🎭 A Day To Remember & Papa Roach + 4 more events ✈️ Travel & Deals: Celebrity Edge: 10-night Great Barrier Reef cruise from Sydney — 75% off 2nd guest 🕰️ On this day in 1976: Reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes died aboard a plane travelling... |
Today's Adelaide Avocado ripeness scanner could end fruit rouletteAn Australian-first scanner is being trialled that tells you exactly when your avocado will be ready to eat — no more guessing or discovering bruises when you cut it open. The technology aims to take the gamble out of Australia's favourite toast topping. via ABC AdelaideDon't forget: Clocks go back tonightDaylight saving ends early tomorrow morning — set your clocks back one hour before bed tonight. You'll gain an extra hour of sleep as NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT return to standard time. via The Guardian SA |
Around Australia 36ers-Kings rivalry going global, coach saysAs Adelaide and Sydney prepare for the NBL championship decider, 36ers coach Mike Wells believes the rivalry between the two clubs has captured worldwide attention. The final touches are being put on preparations for the title showdown. via ABC NewsVictoria holds first First Nations treaty electionsCandidates including Lidia Thorpe's son are standing for the Gellung Warl body, hoping to bring lived experience to what's being called a new era of politics in Victoria. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World US searching for missing airman after Iran shootdown — A weapons system officer from a downed F15 Eagle is missing after Iran shot down two US military planes, with concerns mounting if the crew member is captured. via BBC World |
What's On MusicAdelaide Entertainment Centre, Mon 6 Apr Two major international rock acts unite for The Big Rock Tour in one massive night. SportAdelaide Oval & venues across SA, 9-12 Apr All 18 AFL clubs, all 9 matches in SA over four days — footy's biggest event returns. ArtsDunstan Playhouse, 10 Apr - 2 May Heather Mitchell stars in Suzie Miller's solo play about Ruth Bader Ginsburg's inspiring life. MarketSat 19 Apr Hunt for unique vintage fashion finds at Adelaide's favourite preloved clothing market. WorkshopCDW Studios, Sun 13 Apr School holiday workshop for budding digital artists, in-person and online options available. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Travel & Deals Every Sunday we share a holiday or travel deal worth knowing about. Sail roundtrip from Sydney on Celebrity Edge visiting Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Port Douglas, and Willis Island. Ten nights exploring the Queensland coast and Great Barrier Reef on one of the newest premium ships at sea. Currently offering 75% off the second guest plus up to $700 in bonus savings — ideal for couples. 💡 Multiple 2026 departure dates available — November sailings tend to offer the best weather for reef snorkelling. Book a balcony cabin for sunrise views over the Coral Sea. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 I'm tall when I'm young and short when I'm old. What am I?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Granny Smith or Pink Lady | | 6 Across Simple and unadorned | | 7 Across Decorator's liquid |
Yesterday: 🧠 41 played · 💡 37 played · ✏️ 35 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes died aboard a plane travelling from Acapulco to Houston at age 70. (1976) • A Qantas Boeing 747 flew from London to Sydney in a record time of 17 hours and 3 minutes during its Bicentennial flight. (1988) • Charlton Heston, American actor and political activist, died at age 84 in Beverly Hills. (2008) • Demonstrations began outside Parliament House in Canberra following the Mabo High Court case, which would soon overturn terra nullius. (1992) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian cricket wicket-keeper Ian Healy (1964), Australian NFL player Colin Scotts (1963), and Swedish ABBA singer Agnetha Fältskog (1950). |
Brainteaser Answer
A candle. |
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One Last Smile  The instructions said some assembly required, not a degree in engineering required. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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