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Tuesday, 5 May 2026  •  Issue #673

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Good morning. A senior church figure loses his role over an ethical breach, while emergency crews respond to a devastating plane crash. Plus, with Mother's Day just five days away, we've rounded up some lovely ways to spend time together.

— Nathan, Editor

At a Glance

📰 Senior Anglican loses post in ethics scandal

📍 Mothers Day Loose Floral Watercolour Workshop + 5 more events

💬 Vote in this week's poll

🕰️ On this day in 1788: Australia's first land grant was made to former convict James Ruse at...

Today's Adelaide

Senior Anglican loses post in ethics scandal

A high-ranking South Australian church leader has been removed from office after failing to disclose a personal relationship with a priest under his authority. The Anglican Church called it a serious breach of professional standards.

via ABC Adelaide

Aircraft slams into hangar, kills two

A twin-engine plane burst into flames after smashing through a flight school roof shortly after takeoff. Ten people were rushed to hospital. Black smoke billowed across the airfield.

via 9News Adelaide

Police update search for missing child

Authorities have provided fresh details on the hunt for four-year-old Gus Lamont, lost in remote outback terrain. Officers described the case as heartbreaking.

via 7NEWS SA

Around Australia

Victoria returns to surplus after pandemic deficit

The state has recorded a $700 million budget surplus, its first since COVID-19. Two consecutive years of black ink are forecast.

via The Guardian Australia

Canberra inks security pact with Tokyo

Australia and Japan have signed a new agreement covering defence cooperation, critical minerals, and energy supply amid rising regional tensions.

via SBS News

Around the World

Vehicle ploughs into crowd in Germany — Two people died after a car was driven into pedestrians in Leipzig. A 33-year-old suspect is in custody.

via BBC World

US Navy intercepts missiles in Gulf escalation — American warships shot down projectiles targeting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with Iran intensify.

via NYT World

What’s On: Community & Learning 🤝

This week: Mother's Day — A few of the picks below would suit a Saturday with Mum.

Workshop

Mothers Day Loose Floral Watercolour Workshop

Magill · Runs regularly · $70 - $75

A relaxed couple of hours painting watercolour florals — no experience required, take home what you paint.

Workshop

Mother's Day Cake Decorating and High Tea Workshop

Fulham · Runs regularly · $110 - $120

Decorate a small cake while you have high tea. Sociable, easy, low-mess — ideal for going together.

Adelaide

Fundamentals Beginner Watercolour Workshop

Runs regularly · $79

Learn watercolour basics in a relaxed, hands-on class perfect for creative beginners wanting to explore painting.

Bridgewater

Mindful Mandala Workshop

Runs regularly · $80

Create beautiful circular patterns while enjoying a meditative, stress-free art experience in the scenic Adelaide Hills.

Adelaide

Paint and Sip Workshop

Runs regularly · $55 - $59

Enjoy a social art session with a glass of wine, creating your own masterpiece in friendly company.

Adelaide

Watercolour Sketching Workshop

Runs regularly · $89

Combine sketching and watercolour techniques to capture scenes with confidence and creative flair.

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Your Say

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📊 Today's Poll

Is Adelaide Oval the best sporting venue in Australia?

Without a doubtThe MCG is hard to beat

📊 Yesterday's Poll

Would you share your Medicare number over the phone?

Never over the phone led with 74% (89 votes)

Daily Brainteaser

🧩

There are 30 cows in a paddock. Twenty-eight see the farmer coming and run to the gate. How many cows are left in the paddock?

Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition.

Daily Games

✏️ Today's Featured Game

Crossword

10 clues · ~3 min

1 Across Chose
6 Across Demonstrate to be true
7 Across Bathroom item for drying off
Play Crossword →

Yesterday: 🧠 114 played  ·  💡 80 played  ·  ✏️ 91 played

🧠 Trivia · History & World Events · 7 Qs→
What was the name of the international organization formed in 1945 to...
💡 Word Ladder · 2 steps→
BANK → ??? → BASS

On This Day

Anniversary of

• Australia's first land grant was made to former convict James Ruse at Parramatta. (1788)

• Federal Parliament House opened in Canberra. (1927)

• Alan Shepard became the first American in space. (1961)

• Napoleon Bonaparte died in exile on Saint Helena. (1821)

🎂 Born on this day: Australian actor David Wenham (1965), New Zealand actress Danielle Cormack (1970), and British singer-songwriter Adele (1988).

Brainteaser Answer
Thirty — running to the gate doesn't take them out of the paddock.

One Last Smile

One Last Smile illustration

Rundle Mall's bee sculpture has been the meeting point for every occasion since installation.

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