Morning PostAdelaide Monday, 18 May 2026 Β β’Β Issue #686 |
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Good morning. The state government's big bet on regional heavy industry faces a critical six months ahead, while a new Japanese-style cake shop prepares to open in Torrensville with lighter, airier treats.
P.S. Thank you to the people who purchased The Just-In-Case Folder I shared on Wednesday, it was my first foray into building something of my own for Morning Post readers. A handful of you have written in to say it prompted some genuinely important realisations & conversations about preparedness with parents and partners β exactly what it's meant to do. β Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance π° Regional industry future hangs in balance π Adelaide Biennial: Yield Strength + 3 more events π‘οΈ Scam Watch: Fake Online Shopping Sites π°οΈ On this day in 1860: The Burke and Wills expedition departed Melbourne on their ill-fated... |
Today's Adelaide The next half-year will determine whether government support for Whyalla's steelworks and Port Pirie's lead smelter pays off. Both facilities face make-or-break decisions after receiving state backing. via ABC AdelaideLocals say the government has broken its promise by moving to allow fracking on the Limestone Coast ahead of schedule, just weeks after the election. The groundwater-dependent region had been protected by moratorium. via The Guardian SAA wabi-sabi-inspired patisserie is about to launch in Torrensville, specialising in soft, airy Japanese-style chiffon cakes that offer a gentler alternative to traditional desserts. via Glam Adelaide |
Around Australia Andrew McLachlan has publicly criticised Angus Taylor's budget reply language and proposals to cut welfare for tax-paying migrants. via ABC NewsNew data shows Coles and Woolworths sometimes switch items between sale and full price almost simultaneously, from toothbrushes to frozen pizza. via The Guardian Australia |
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Whatβs On: Arts π¨ Art Gallery of South Australia, North Terrace27 Feb β 8 Jun Australia's longest-running contemporary art survey features 24 artists exploring materials, identity and societal pressure. Free South Australian Museum, North Terrace1 Jan β 30 Jun Where nature meets artistry in this beloved annual exhibition celebrating scientific illustration and botanical beauty. Free Art Gallery of South Australia, North Terrace15 May β 11 Oct Journey through a thousand years of Balinese and Lombok textile traditions in this stunning cross-cultural exhibition. Free Tandanya, 253 Grenfell Street1 Feb β 31 Dec Australia's oldest Aboriginal-owned multi-arts centre showcases rotating Kaurna exhibitions and performances throughout the year. Got an event to share? Let us know β |
Scam Watch Every Monday we help you spot the latest scams targeting Australians. Fake Online Shopping SitesCopycat websites are popping up that look identical to legitimate Australian retailers, offering heavily discounted products that either never arrive or are poor-quality fakes. These sites often disappear shortly after taking your money and credit card details. The deals look too good to be true because they are. How to protect yourself: β Check the website URL carefully - scam sites often use slight misspellings or unusual domain extensions like .com.au.xyz instead of .com.au β Look for Australian Consumer Law information, ABN numbers, and local contact details - legitimate Australian businesses must display these β Use PayPal or credit cards for online purchases as they offer better buyer protection than direct bank transfers or debit cards π Today's Poll Have you spotted a dodgy online deal recently? YesNo |
Daily Brainteaser 𧩠A woman walks into a library and asks for a book on Tuesdays. The librarian says, 'You'll have to come back tomorrow.' It's currently Tuesday. Why does she have to wait?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games π§ Today's Featured Game Trivia Music & Entertainment Β· 7 questions Β· ~2 min Which actress played the iconic role of Holly Golightly in the 1961 film 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'? | A) Grace Kelly | | B) Audrey Hepburn | | C) Elizabeth Taylor | | D) Sophia Loren |
Yesterday: π§ 126 played Β Β·Β π‘ 84 played Β Β·Β βοΈ 116 played |
On This Day Anniversary of β’ The Burke and Wills expedition departed Melbourne on their ill-fated journey to cross Australia from south to north. (1860) β’ Mount St Helens erupted in Washington State, killing 57 people in one of the most destructive volcanic events in US history. (1980) β’ Prime Minister Harold Holt announced that Australia would convert to decimal currency, replacing pounds, shillings and pence. (1967) β’ The Australian Constitutional Convention opened in Canberra to debate whether Australia should become a republic. (1997) π Born on this day: Australia's longest-serving Prime Minister Robert Menzies (1894), Australian singer and songwriter Tina Arena (1967), and Polish Pope and world leader Pope John Paul II (1920). |
Brainteaser Answer
The book's title is 'Tuesdays' β and it's currently checked out until Wednesday. |
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One Last Smile  Saturday morning is the sound of someone else making the first cup of tea. Send this to a friend whoβd laugh |
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