Morning PostAdelaide Wednesday, 22 April 2026 • Issue #660 |
Partly cloudy, pleasant afternoon ahead ☀️ UV 4.8 • 🌅 Sunset 5:43 PM |
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Good morning! Adelaide's climate summit bid reveals some unexpected hurdles, while a shopping centre incident has left locals shaken. Plus, we're asking how you like to catch up with friends. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Climate summit bid documents reveal cruise ship debate 📍 Blues Guitar Roadshow Feat. ANA POPOVIC (US) + 5 more events 💪 Health & Wellness: Why Your Social Circle Matters More Than You Think 🕰️ On this day in 1915: German forces used poison gas for the first time in warfare during... |
Today's Adelaide Newly released documents show Adelaide's UN climate conference proposal grappled with thorny questions, including whether cruise ships should dock during the event. The feasibility study remains mostly blacked out. via ABC AdelaidePolice have charged a driver after a vehicle allegedly crashed into a Mawson Lakes shopping centre. Witnesses say the incident could easily have turned fatal. via 7NEWS SA |
Around Australia Mental health advocate Tom Boyd says many footballers are quietly struggling beneath the surface following recent on-field incidents. The high-pressure environment takes a hidden toll. via ABC NewsUber drivers booted from the platform after being assaulted say automated systems leave them with nowhere to turn for help or appeal. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What’s On: Music 🎵 This week: ANZAC Day — Dawn services, remembrance. Respectful and solemn tone. Lest we forget. Small rooms this week Acclaimed Serbian-American blues guitarist brings her roadshow of soulful guitar mastery to Adelaide. Booking required Australian punk pioneer and Saints co-founder celebrates decades of influential songwriting and guitar innovation. Booking required Concerts this month Adelaide Entertainment CentreAdelaide Entertainment Centre · 2026-05-11 Australian Idol winner and Eurovision star performs beloved hits from two decades of chart success. Booking required Dance to nostalgic 90s hits via wireless headphones in the stunning setting of St Peters Cathedral. Booking required Tickets now on sale Celebrated tribute band recreates the magic of Fleetwood Mac's timeless greatest hits catalogue. Booking required Aussie 90s pop duo behind the iconic hit Buses return for a nostalgic night of singalongs. Booking required Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Health & Wellness Every Wednesday we share a tip for living well. Why Your Social Circle Matters More Than You ThinkStaying socially connected isn't just enjoyable—it's linked to better heart health, sharper thinking, and even longer life. Whether it's a weekly coffee catch-up, joining a club, or regular phone calls with family, maintaining relationships offers real health benefits. If loneliness has crept in, consider one small step like reconnecting with an old friend or trying a local community activity. Source: Beyond Blue Australia |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What has four wheels and flies?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 2 steps · ~2 min TOCK → WICK Change one letter at a time · Par: 2 steps Yesterday: 🧠 54 played · 💡 48 played · ✏️ 42 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • German forces used poison gas for the first time in warfare during the Second Battle of Ypres. (1915) • The 24-hour endurance race at Mount Panorama, Bathurst was held for the first time. (1964) • Web browser Mosaic version 1.0 was released, helping popularize the World Wide Web. (1993) • The Olympic torch relay in Canberra drew massive crowds and protests related to Tibet and Chinese human rights. (2008) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian golf champion Greg Norman (1955), American actor Jack Nicholson (1937), and American singer Glen Campbell (1936). |
Brainteaser Answer
A rubbish truck. |
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One Last Smile  Checking the weather app every hour won't change what's happening outside your window. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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