Morning PostAdelaide Wednesday, 6 May 2026 • Issue #674 |
Showers expected today ☀️ UV 3.8 • 🌅 Sunset 5:28 PM |
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Good morning! Another major hotel is planned for our CBD amid questions about oversupply, while the Reserve Bank has hiked rates for the third time this year. Plus: Guy Sebastian performs at the Entertainment Centre this Sunday. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Fresh hotel project adds to CBD building surge 📍 Bowling For Soup + Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls "Bowl My Bones" Australian Tour + 5 more events 💪 Health & Wellness: Don't Skip Your Free Health Checks 🕰️ On this day in 1954: Roger Bannister broke the four-minute mile at Oxford. |
Today's Adelaide A major new accommodation development has been unveiled for Adelaide's city centre, joining several others already under construction. The announcement raises questions about whether the market can absorb the incoming supply of rooms. via ABC AdelaideA cold front is moving toward eastern Australia after Friday's temperatures soared 10 to 14 degrees above the May average across four states. The warm spell won't last much longer. via The Guardian SA |
Around Australia The RBA has increased interest rates again today, the third hike in 2026. Borrowers face mounting pressure as the bank continues its fight against inflation. via SBS NewsThe South Sydney star has ended his media silence to address his positional switch and potential Papua New Guinea move. via ABC News |
Around the World |
What’s On: Music 🎵 This week: Mother's Day — Second Sunday of May in Australia. Celebrate mums. Hindley St Music Hall, AdelaideSat 9 May, 19:00 Pop-punk legends and British folk-rocker team up for an unforgettable double-bill night of singalongs. Adelaide Entertainment Centre11 May Australia's beloved pop-soul voice performs chart-topping hits in a warm, feel-good evening. Hindley St Music Hall, AdelaideFri 15 May, 19:30 Australian Crawl's frontman celebrates the band's legendary debut album with timeless Aussie rock classics. Adelaide Entertainment Centre25 May Kiwi-Australian pioneers return with quirky anthems and the nostalgia of I Got You and Six Months. Lion Arts Factory, AdelaideSat 6 Jun, 19:30 The voice behind Firestone brings soulful pop vocals and heartfelt emotion to an intimate Adelaide stage. Hindley St Music Hall, AdelaideSun 7 Jun, 20:00 Australia's award-winning electronic producer returns with immersive beats and a visually stunning performance. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Health & Wellness Every Wednesday we share a tip for living well. Don't Skip Your Free Health ChecksAustralians aged 50+ are eligible for various free or subsidised health screenings that can catch problems early when they're most treatable. These include bowel cancer screening, blood pressure checks, and diabetes assessments through your GP's 45+ health check. Booking these preventive appointments now could save you worry (and serious health issues) down the track. Source: healthdirect.gov.au 📊 Today's Poll Have you had a health check-up this year? YesNot yet📊 Yesterday's Poll Is Adelaide Oval the best sporting venue in Australia? Without a doubt led with 75% |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 How can you drop a raw egg onto a concrete floor without cracking it?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Sport · 7 questions · ~2 min In cricket, what name is given to the person who stands behind the stumps to catch the ball and dismiss batsmen? | A) Wicket-keeper | | B) Slip fielder | | C) Long stop | | D) Boundary guard |
Yesterday: 🧠 113 played · 💡 88 played · ✏️ 76 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Roger Bannister broke the four-minute mile at Oxford. (1954) • The Queen opened Brisbane's World Expo 88. (1988) • The Australian federal election campaign began with Julia Gillard as Prime Minister. (2010) • The German airship Hindenburg caught fire and was destroyed. (1937) 🎂 Born on this day: English football manager Bob Paisley (1919), American actor George Clooney (1961), and Australian footballer Tom Rogic (1992). |
Brainteaser Answer
Easily — concrete floors are very hard to crack with an egg. |
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One Last Smile  The biscuit tin's full of sewing supplies again and nobody's surprised. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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