Morning PostAdelaide Sunday, 3 May 2026 • Issue #671 |
Showers today with easing winds ☀️ UV 3.7 • 🌅 Sunset 5:31 PM |
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Good morning! A Liberal politician's decision could make life trickier for Labor in parliament, while our unseasonably warm May weather is about to disappear. Plus, some great active events around town this week. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Labor faces tougher path as Liberal rejects presidency offer 📍 parkrun Adelaide + 5 more events ✈️ Travel & Deals: Cook Islands Hosted Small-Group Escape: 7 days from $4,899pp, $2,000 deposit 🕰️ On this day in 1901: The first Australian federal parliament opened in Melbourne's Royal... |
Today's Adelaide Dennis Hood has confirmed he won't take the upper house presidency role, meaning the government will find it harder to pass bills. The Liberal MLC says his party needs every vote on the floor. via ABC AdelaideFriday saw temperatures soar 10 to 14 degrees above normal across four states. A cold front is now sweeping east, bringing cooler conditions back to more typical May levels. via The Guardian SA |
Around Australia Chris Fagan has condemned a parent he calls a 'hero' for leaking confidential Brisbane notes about Essendon players before their match. via ABC NewsCommunity leaders are calling for space to grieve following a child's death, warning that anger has already led to violence in the outback town. via SBS News |
Around the World |
What’s On: Sport & Active ⚽ This week: Mother's Day — Second Sunday of May in Australia. Celebrate mums. War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide (Torrens)Every Saturday 8am Join Adelaide's friendly Saturday morning 5km run or walk along the River Torrens, all fitness levels welcome. Free 11 May Outdoor Pilates session in a relaxed park setting, ideal for improving core strength and flexibility. No-pressure social tennis for players of all abilities, enjoy a hit and meet fellow tennis enthusiasts. Free Try your hand at line dancing in a fun, welcoming group – no partner or experience needed. Free pilot program connecting locals through active pursuits, fostering community health and wellbeing. Free Term two of energising Zumba classes blending Latin rhythms with easy-to-follow dance moves. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Travel & Deals Every Sunday we share a holiday or travel deal worth knowing about. A 7-day hosted small-group tour of Rarotonga and Aitutaki with a maximum of 20 travellers, departing Sydney 24 September 2026. Includes return flights via Auckland, five nights beachfront with breakfast, the Te Vara Nui cultural dinner show, an island orientation tour, the Muri night markets, and all airport transfers. Currently bookable with a reduced $2,000pp deposit to lock it in. Offer ends: Subject to availability — minimum 10 travellers required to guarantee the September departure 💡 Hosted small-group tours sell out fastest in the 10-12 weeks before departure. If you want one of the twin-share rooms with a lagoon view, the time to call is now — not August. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What gets sharper the more you use it?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Arts & Literature · 7 questions · ~2 min Which American author wrote 'The Great Gatsby' character Nick Carraway's observation that boats are 'borne back ceaselessly into the past'? | A) Ernest Hemingway | | B) F. Scott Fitzgerald | | C) John Steinbeck | | D) William Faulkner |
Yesterday: 🧠 85 played · 💡 84 played · ✏️ 79 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The first Australian federal parliament opened in Melbourne's Royal Exhibition Building. (1901) • Jack Brabham retired from Formula One racing after his final Australian Grand Prix. (1971) • Margaret Thatcher became Britain's first female Prime Minister. (1979) • The world's first scheduled jet passenger service began. (1952) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian musician and comedian Greg Champion (1956), Australian AFL legend Doug Hawkins (1960), and American soul music icon James Brown (1933). |
Brainteaser Answer
Your brain. |
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