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Saturday, 11 April 2026  •  Issue #649

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A shower or two today, clearing as the weekend goes on
☀️ UV 5.8  •  🌅 Sunset 5:57 PM
 

Good morning! Hundreds of drivers are demanding answers after being stuck in gridlock for four hours, while the weather gods are finally smiling on Gather Round fans. Plus: pot pie debate inside.

— Nathan, Editor

At a Glance

📰 Four-hour traffic nightmare sparks signage outcry

🎭 AFL Gather Round + 5 more events

🍳 Recipe of the Week: Golden Chicken and Leek Pot Pie

🕰️ On this day in 1951: President Harry Truman relieved General Douglas MacArthur of his...

Today's Adelaide

Four-hour traffic nightmare sparks signage outcry

Drivers trapped in massive queues after Thursday's truck crash on the South Eastern Freeway say the transport department failed to warn them of the closure ahead. Some waited up to four hours.

via ABC Adelaide

Dennis breaks silence on wife's death

Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis says he opposed all abuse against women and criticises media coverage following the 2023 incident in which his car fatally struck Melissa Hoskins.

via The Guardian SA

Around Australia

Sprinter smashes 10-second barrier on home soil

Lachlan Kennedy has become the first Australian to run sub-10 seconds in the 100m at home, clocking the historic time in championship heats.

via ABC News

Orthodox Easter celebrations begin across Australia

More than half a million Australians are expected to mark Orthodox Easter this weekend, following a different liturgical calendar from Western churches.

via SBS News

Around the World

Lebanon sets ceasefire condition for Israel talks — A senior Lebanese official says the country will only negotiate with Israel after a ceasefire is established.

via BBC World

Prince Harry faces defamation suit from own charity — Sentebale is taking legal action against the Duke of Sussex following a public dispute after his patron resignation.

via The Guardian World

What's On

Sport

AFL Gather Round

Adelaide Oval, Norwood Oval, Barossa Park, until 12 Apr

All 18 clubs battle it out across Adelaide — the biggest footy weekend of the year.

Free

Adelaide Biennial: Yield Strength

Art Gallery of South Australia, until 8 Jun

24 Australian artists explore how materials and identity bend under pressure — free entry.

Arts

RBG: Of Many, One

Dunstan Playhouse, until 2 May

Heather Mitchell stars in a powerful solo play about Ruth Bader Ginsburg's fight for equality.

Free

Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize

South Australian Museum, until 30 Jun

Where nature meets art in stunning works blending science and beauty — no charge.

Free

parkrun Adelaide

War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide, Every Saturday 8am

Join hundreds for a free 5km along the Torrens — all fitness levels welcome.

Family

Adelaide Oval Stadium Tour

Adelaide Oval, until 31 Dec

Run onto the hallowed turf and explore the 1911 scoreboard behind the scenes.

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Recipe of the Week

Every Saturday we share a recipe worth trying.

Golden Chicken and Leek Pot Pie

Serves 6 · 1 hour

Nothing says comfort quite like a homemade pot pie with flaky pastry and a creamy filling. This version uses rotisserie chicken to save time, making it perfect for a cosy midweek dinner.

1 barbecued chicken, meat shredded, 2 large leeks, white part only, sliced, 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced, 2 carrots, peeled and diced, 50g butter, 1/3 cup plain flour, 2 cups chicken stock, 1 cup thickened cream, 1 cup frozen peas, 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed, 1 egg, lightly beaten, Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200°C. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat and cook leeks for 5 minutes until soft. Add flour and stir for 1 minute.

2. Gradually add stock and cream, stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Add potatoes and carrots, simmer for 15 minutes until tender.

3. Stir through chicken and peas, season well with salt and pepper. Pour into a large pie dish (approximately 23cm) and allow to cool slightly.

4. Top with puff pastry, trimming edges and pressing to seal. Cut a few slits in the top for steam to escape, brush with beaten egg.

5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden. Rest for 5 minutes before serving with a simple green salad.

📊 Today's Poll

Puff pastry or shortcrust on a pot pie?

Puff pastryShortcrust

Daily Brainteaser

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A man builds a house with all four walls facing south. A bear walks by. What colour is the bear?

Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition.

Daily Games

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On This Day

Anniversary of

• President Harry Truman relieved General Douglas MacArthur of his commands in Korea and Japan. (1951)

• The Apple I computer was released by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak at a price of $666.66. (1976)

• Australia defeated Samoa 74-0 in a rugby union international at the Telstra Stadium in Sydney. (2001)

• The Australian dollar reached parity with the US dollar for the first time since it became a freely traded currency in 1983. (2011)

🎂 Born on this day: Australian comedian and radio host Meshel Laurie (1974), British soul singer Joss Stone (1987), and Welsh singer from Catatonia Cerys Matthews (1969).

Brainteaser Answer
White — it's a polar bear. The only place all walls can face south is the North Pole.

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