Morning PostAdelaide Sunday, 26 April 2026 • Issue #664 |
Morning showers clearing, reaching 22° ☀️ UV 4.3 • 🌅 Sunset 5:39 PM |
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Good morning. Yesterday brought heartwarming reunions and troubling discoveries across our state. Plus, there's plenty happening this week to get you moving — from riverside parkruns to line dancing sessions. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Homicide detectives investigate Fleurieu bushland death 📍 parkrun Adelaide + 5 more events ✈️ Travel & Deals: Wendy Wu Tours: 2027 Japan cherry blossom departures with up to $2,000pp off and $99 deposit 🕰️ On this day in 1986: The Chernobyl nuclear reactor in Ukraine exploded, causing the... |
Today's Adelaide Investigators believe someone whose remains were discovered in bushland at Inman Valley was killed. Detectives are treating the case as a homicide after examining the scene south of the city. via ABC AdelaideLong-lost military decorations belonging to a SA war hero have been returned to his descendants in an emotional ceremony. Relatives described the timely reunion as miraculous. via 7NEWS SACory Bernardi has reimbursed costs for traveling aboard Gina Rinehart's aircraft during his state election bid. The newly elected upper house member defended the expense as worthwhile. via The Guardian SA |
Around Australia The Black Ferns overpowered Australia 40-5 in the inaugural Anzac Day women's international. The Wallaroos struggled to match their opponents' intensity. via ABC NewsAmerican authorities will permit firing squads, electrocution and gas chambers for capital punishment. Critics have condemned the policy shift as barbaric. via SBS News |
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What’s On: Sport & Active ⚽ War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide (Torrens)Every Saturday 8am Free 5km community run or walk along the River Torrens every Saturday morning, welcoming all fitness levels. Free Enjoy friendly social tennis sessions at no cost, perfect for staying active and meeting fellow tennis enthusiasts. Free 11 May Gentle outdoor Pilates session in a local park, ideal for building strength and flexibility in fresh air. Try line dancing in a friendly come-and-try session, combining social fun with low-impact exercise and great music. Join this free pilot program designed to build social connections while staying active in your community. Free Stay fit and fabulous with this inclusive fitness program tailored for all ages and abilities. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Travel & Deals Every Sunday we share a holiday or travel deal worth knowing about. Fully escorted small-group tours from Australia covering Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima during peak sakura season. Includes return international flights, all accommodation, daily meals on classic tours, transport and expert local guides. Tours from 9 to 22 days, priced from $9,380pp twin share for the 9-day 'A Week in Japan' itinerary. Offer ends: Early bird offer — limited time 💡 Cherry blossom timing shifts year to year — late-March and early-April 2027 departures cover the peak window. Book early for the most popular dates. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What runs all day but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a bed but never sleeps?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Mediterranean fruit or its tree | | 6 Across Fabric made from flax | | 7 Across Chemically inactive |
Yesterday: 🧠 61 played · 💡 50 played · ✏️ 47 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The Chernobyl nuclear reactor in Ukraine exploded, causing the world's worst nuclear disaster. (1986) • The Geneva Conference on Indochina began, leading to the temporary division of Vietnam. (1954) • John Farnham's album Whispering Jack became the highest-selling Australian album of all time. (1988) • Robert Steinhäuser killed 16 people in a school shooting in Erfurt, Germany. (2002) 🎂 Born on this day: AFL footballer, Western Bulldogs Marcus Bontempelli (1995), Chinese martial artist and actor Jet Li (1963), and American comedian and actor Kevin James (1965). |
Brainteaser Answer
A river. |
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One Last Smile  At this age, 'sleeping like a baby' means waking up every two hours. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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