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Thursday, 26 March 2026  •  Issue #633

🌧️21°/15°
A shower or two expected today
☀️ UV 7.4  •  🌅 Sunset 7:19 PM
 

Good morning! A major shake-up in state cabinet sees Chris Picton moved out of health, while soaring fuel prices are pushing more Aussies toward electric cars. Plus: are you salary sacrificing into super?

— Nathan, Editor

At a Glance

🌧️ 21°/15° — A shower or two expected today

📰 Picton replaced as health minister in cabinet reshuffle

🛒 Adelaide Biennial: Yield Strength + 5 more events

💰 Money Matters: Maximise Your Super with Salary Sacrifice Before You Retire

🕰️ On this day in 1979: The Camp David Accords were signed by Egypt and Israel, formally...

Today's Adelaide

Picton replaced as health minister in cabinet reshuffle

Premier Peter Malinauskas has unveiled his second-term cabinet with significant changes. Chris Picton has been moved out of the health portfolio and replaced by the former education minister. The shake-up comes as Labor settles into its second term.

via ABC Adelaide

Crossbench MPs pressure government over gas export tax

Crossbench MPs are ramping up pressure on Labor to introduce a gas export tax as the fuel crisis continues. The push comes amid ongoing concerns about domestic energy supply and pricing.

via The Guardian SA

Around Australia

Former Brisbane Lion becomes first openly gay AFL player

Leigh Ryswyk has become the first openly gay AFL player, past or present. The former Brisbane Lions player's announcement marks a historic moment for the sport.

via ABC News

Soaring fuel prices drive electric car sales surge

Sales of EVs and hybrids have jumped since the Iran conflict sent oil prices soaring. Many Australians say it's now 'crazy not to' consider electric with fuel rationing a real possibility.

via The Guardian Australia

Around the World

Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial — A US court has awarded a woman $3 million in a landmark verdict that could affect hundreds of other cases.

via BBC World

What's On

What's On

Every Thursday we feature markets and food events around Adelaide.

Free

Adelaide Biennial: Yield Strength

Art Gallery of South Australia, until 8 Jun

24 artists explore how materials, identity and society respond under pressure

Free

Tandanya — First Nations Cultural Programs

Tandanya, 253 Grenfell Street, until 31 Dec

Australia's oldest Aboriginal-owned multi-arts centre celebrates Kaurna Yarta

Free

Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize

South Australian Museum, until 30 Jun

Where nature, science and art beautifully intersect

Free

Adelaide Botanic Garden — Free Guided Tours

North Terrace, daily at 10:30am

90 acres including tropical rainforest glasshouse and rose garden

Music

A Day To Remember & Papa Roach

Adelaide Entertainment Centre, 6 Apr

The Big Rock Tour brings two major international acts

Family

Adelaide Oval Stadium Tour

Adelaide Oval, daily tours available

90-minute behind-the-scenes access including 1911 hand-operated scoreboard

Got an event to share? Let us know →

🍴 New to the Table

Freshly opened in Adelaide

Gelato & Bakery

Messina + Shadow Baking

North Adelaide

Messina's third Adelaide spot teams up with Shadow Baking in a dual-brand sweet treat HQ

via sitchu.com.au →

Money Matters

Every Thursday we share a practical money tip.

Maximise Your Super with Salary Sacrifice Before You Retire

Source: Australian Taxation Office

Are you currently using salary sacrifice to boost your super?

Yes, I'm maximising itNo, but I'm considering it

Daily Brainteaser

🧩

What word is always spelled incorrectly in every dictionary?

Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition.

Daily Games

💡 Today's Featured Game

Word Ladder

3 steps · ~2 min

LIME → MINT

Change one letter at a time · Par: 3 steps

Play Word Ladder →
🧠 Trivia · Food & Drink · 7 Qs→
What is the main ingredient in the Scottish dish haggis?
✏️ Crossword · 5×5 Mini→
1 Across: Stage or period of development

On This Day

Anniversary of

• The Camp David Accords were signed by Egypt and Israel, formally ending 30 years of war. (1979)

• Thirty-nine members of the Heaven's Gate cult died in a mass suicide in California. (1997)

• Vladimir Putin was elected President of Russia for the first time. (2000)

• The Melissa computer virus was released, infecting millions of computers worldwide. (1999)

🎂 Born on this day: American Motown singer and performer Diana Ross (1944), American actor who played Spock Leonard Nimoy (1931), and British actress and star Keira Knightley (1985).

Brainteaser Answer
The word 'incorrectly.'

One Last Smile

One Last Smile illustration

The Glenelg tram somehow feels slower on the way back from the beach.

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