Morning PostAdelaide Tuesday, 19 May 2026 • Issue #687 |
Showers today, easing tomorrow ☀️ UV 3.1 • 🌅 Sunset 5:18 PM |
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Good morning. A heritage organisation faces parliamentary scrutiny over disputed funds, while drivers are being reminded of some surprising rules that could cost you. Plus, we're asking about your feelings on South Australia's unique time zone quirk. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Heritage group's branch dispute heads to parliament 📍 Fundamentals Beginner Watercolour Workshop + 5 more events 💬 Vote in this week's poll 🕰️ On this day in 1928: The first east-west crossing of Australia by a motor vehicle was... |
Today's Adelaide Opposition MPs will refer concerns about National Trust South Australia to a parliamentary inquiry after a Millicent branch raised allegations over $230,000 in property dealings. via ABC AdelaideNational Road Safety Week has authorities highlighting lesser-known traffic rules. Waving goodbye with a beep or resting your elbow out the window might seem harmless, but both can trigger substantial penalties. via 7NEWS SAMembers of a parklands protection group discussed leaking the Premier's residential address, according to reports. The incident has raised security concerns within government circles. via InDaily |
Around Australia Capital gains tax changes announced in the federal budget have split opinion among younger Australians who turned to ETFs and rentvesting after being priced out. via ABC NewsFresh analysis explores who's backing Pauline Hanson's party and why, following its recent by-election victory and rising polling numbers across Australia. via SBS News |
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What’s On: Community & Learning 🤝 This week: National Sorry Day — Acknowledge Stolen Generations. Respectful tone. AdelaideRuns regularly · $79 Learn foundational watercolour techniques in a relaxed, beginner-friendly class with expert guidance and all materials included. AdelaideRuns regularly · $99 - $109 Master your phone's camera with hands-on tips for travel, grandkids, and everyday moments worth capturing beautifully. North AdelaideRuns regularly · $99 A small, instructor-led workshop — beginner-friendly, sociable, walk away with something you made. Port NoarlungaRuns regularly · $115 Hands in the soil under instructor guidance — calm, creative, take home what you build. Norwood / MobileRuns regularly · $105 - $110 Capture Adelaide's scenery in acrylics with ongoing tuition suitable for beginners and improvers alike. Sefton ParkRuns regularly · $40 - $45 Bond with grandkids over brushes and canvases in a friendly, mess-welcome space designed for shared creativity. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Your Say Every Tuesday we put a question to the vote. 📊 Today's Poll Is the half-hour timezone difference something you're proud of? It's our thingWish we'd just pick one📊 Yesterday's Poll Have you spotted a dodgy online deal recently? No led with 52% (69 votes) |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 I'm black when you buy me, red when you use me, grey when you throw me away. What am I?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 4 steps · ~2 min LIMB → BONE Change one letter at a time · Par: 4 steps Yesterday: 🧠 155 played · 💡 74 played · ✏️ 84 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The first east-west crossing of Australia by a motor vehicle was completed by Francis Birtles after 53 days of travel. (1928) • Marilyn Monroe sang 'Happy Birthday' to President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden in her iconic performance. (1962) • The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust was established to manage former defence lands around Sydney Harbour for public use. (2000) • The Australian Labor Party caucus unanimously endorsed Gough Whitlam's leadership following weeks of political turbulence. (1975) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian motor racing legend Peter Brock (1945), American tennis champion Jim Courier (1970), and Jamaican-American singer and actress Grace Jones (1948). |
Brainteaser Answer
Charcoal. |
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One Last Smile  The Adelaide Fringe programme somehow made it onto the fridge six months later. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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