Morning PostAdelaide Saturday, 9 May 2026 • Issue #677 |
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Happy Saturday, Adelaide. The Premier's watching Whyalla's steel troubles closely, detectives are piecing together a Henley Beach tragedy, and Tuesday's federal budget is already causing a stir. Plus it's Mother's Day tomorrow—Tasting Australia's Town Square might have the perfect treat. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Steel city's furnace struggles worry state leader 📍 Adelaide Botanic Garden — Free Guided Tours + 5 more events 🍳 Recipe of the Week: Traditional Beef and Mushroom Pie 🕰️ On this day in 1901: The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall opened Australia's first federal... |
Today's Adelaide Workers at Whyalla are battling to restart iron production at the city's blast furnace. Peter Malinauskas has told reporters he's deeply worried about the plant's future and the town that depends on it. via ABC AdelaideInvestigators have spent hours questioning the partner of a 65-year-old woman whose body was discovered outside a Henley Beach unit. Detectives are trying to establish what happened in her final hours. via 7NEWS SAFriday's temperatures climbed 10 to 14 degrees above normal across four states, including South Australia. A cold front is now pushing east, bringing the record-breaking May warmth to a close. via The Guardian SA |
Around Australia Jim Chalmers knows Tuesday's federal budget will create controversy with his tax reforms. via ABC NewsFederal police have filed new crimes-against-humanity charges involving women linked to Islamic State. Questions remain about the children and a $2 million bill. via SBS News |
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What’s On: Weekends Out 🌲 Tomorrow: Mother's Day — Second Sunday of May in Australia. Celebrate mums. North Terrace, AdelaideEvery day 10:30am Discover 90 acres of gardens including glass biomes and rose garden on daily free guided tours. Free War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide (Torrens)Every Saturday 8am Join the free 5km River Torrens walk or run every Saturday morning, all fitness levels welcome. Free Frome Road, Adelaide1 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec See giant pandas, giraffes, koalas and 2,400+ animals with daily keeper talks just 15 minutes from the city. Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga + venues across SA8 May – 17 May Australia's premier food festival with 150+ events plus free Town Square food hub and masterclasses. Free 28 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2026 Catch the final weeks of spectacular autumn foliage at Mount Lofty's cool-climate gardens. 23 May 2026 - 23 May 2026 Learn mindful nature journaling techniques in this gentle wellbeing workshop for all levels. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Recipe of the Week Every Saturday we share a recipe worth trying. Traditional Beef and Mushroom PieServes 6 · 2 hours Nothing beats a homemade pie with flaky golden pastry and rich, savoury filling. This recipe uses readily available ingredients and can be made ahead for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. 800g beef chuck steak, diced, 2 tbsp plain flour, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 large brown onion, diced, 300g button mushrooms, sliced, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 1½ cups beef stock, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed, 1 egg, beaten, Salt and pepper to taste Method 1. Toss beef in flour with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large pot and brown beef in batches. Set aside. 2. In the same pot, sauté onion until soft, then add mushrooms and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until mushrooms release their moisture. 3. Return beef to pot with stock, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer covered for 1 hour until beef is tender. Let cool completely—this helps prevent soggy pastry. 4. Preheat oven to 200°C. Spoon filling into a pie dish and cover with puff pastry, trimming edges and crimping with a fork. 5. Cut a small steam vent in the centre, brush with beaten egg, and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and puffed. 6. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving with mashed potatoes and peas for a proper Aussie dinner. |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What five-letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Australia · 7 questions · ~2 min What is the name of the Australian airline founded by Reg Ansett in 1936 that ceased operations in 2001? | A) Ansett Australia | | B) Trans Australia Airlines | | C) East-West Airlines | | D) Compass Airlines |
Yesterday: 🧠 97 played · 💡 88 played · ✏️ 86 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall opened Australia's first federal parliament in Melbourne. (1901) • The Duke of York opened the provisional Parliament House in Canberra. (1927) • The Channel Islands were liberated from German occupation. (1945) • Robert Schuman proposed the European Coal and Steel Community. (1950) 🎂 Born on this day: British singer Depeche Mode Dave Gahan (1962), American singer-songwriter Billy Joel (1949), and Australian cricket fast bowler Geoff Lawson (1957). |
Brainteaser Answer
Short. When you add 'e' and 'r', it becomes 'shorter'. |
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