Morning PostAdelaide Sunday, 12 April 2026 • Issue #650 |
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Good morning! Adelaide pubs are celebrating a bumper Gather Round weekend despite fuel price fears, while dairy farmers warn your milk could soon cost 30 cents more per litre. Here's what's happening today. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Dairy industry seeks sharp price hike to offset costs 🎭 Adelaide Showground Farmers Market + 3 more events ✈️ Travel & Deals: Virgin Australia Holidays: Double Status Credits on flight + hotel packages to favourite destinations 🕰️ On this day in 1961: Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space aboard... |
Today's Adelaide Australian dairy producers are requesting supermarkets lift milk prices by 30 cents per litre as soaring fuel and fertiliser expenses threaten farm viability. The industry warns current prices are unsustainable for farmers nationwide. via ABC AdelaideA landmark class action has been filed alleging decades of abuse within South Australian youth detention facilities. The case centres on vulnerable minors who lawyers say deserved protection and stability. via 7NEWS SA |
Around Australia Lachlan Kennedy won his first Australian 100m title in Sydney, matching his personal best of 9.96 seconds in the championship final. via ABC NewsNew research reveals some Australians must decide between buying groceries and purchasing non-PBS medications as cost-of-living pressures intensify across the country. via SBS News |
Around the World |
What's On FreeAdelaide Showground, Wayville, Every Sunday 8:30am-12:30pm Over 80 stalls of fresh seasonal produce straight from South Australian farms this morning FreeNorth Terrace, Adelaide, Daily 10:30am Explore tropical glasshouses, heritage roses and 90 acres of gardens with expert guides FamilyFrome Road, Adelaide, until 31 Dec 2026 Meet giant pandas, giraffes and 2,400 animals with daily keeper talks and feedings WellnessGlenelg North Immersive relaxation experience combining therapeutic sound healing with spa tranquillity Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Travel & Deals Every Sunday we share a holiday or travel deal worth knowing about. Velocity members booking bundled flight and hotel packages through Virgin Australia Holidays by Hopper earn Double Status Credits on eligible bookings, plus benefit from great overall value by booking together. This offer covers selected Australian and international destinations with flexible booking options. Perfect for frequent flyers looking to boost their status while planning their next getaway. Offer ends: 23 March 2026 💡 Even if you're not close to your next status tier, Double Status Credits roll over and help you maintain or achieve status for future years - particularly valuable for retirees who travel regularly. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What has one eye but can't see?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Arts & Literature · 7 questions · ~2 min Which classic novel by Mary Shelley is often considered the first work of science fiction? | A) Dracula | | B) Frankenstein | | C) The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde | | D) The Time Machine |
Yesterday: 🧠 55 played · 💡 40 played · ✏️ 45 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space aboard Vostok 1. (1961) • The Space Shuttle Columbia launched on STS-1, the first flight of NASA's Space Shuttle program. (1981) • Bill Haley and His Comets recorded Rock Around the Clock in New York City. (1954) • Former South Australian Premier Don Dunstan died at age 81, remembered for progressive social reforms. (2007) 🎂 Born on this day: American singer Tiny Tim (1932), American talk show host David Letterman (1947), and Australian AFL footballer Brendon Goddard (1985). |
Brainteaser Answer
A needle. |
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One Last Smile  Retirement means I can finally use the good towels. Still haven't, though. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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