Morning PostAdelaide Monday, 27 April 2026 • Issue #665 |
Mostly sunny with pleasant autumn conditions ☀️ UV 4.5 • 🌅 Sunset 5:38 PM |
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Good morning! Today we're looking at how Adelaide's protected Hills Face is being carved up despite subdivision bans, while our Matildas are lighting up European football. Plus, we ask: do you answer the door to cold callers? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Protected hills carved up despite ban 📍 RBG: Of Many, One + 5 more events 🛡️ Scam Watch: The Pushy Door-to-Door Solar Panel Pitch 🕰️ On this day in 1967: Expo 67 opened in Montreal, Canada, attracting 50 million visitors... |
Today's Adelaide Adelaide's backdrop has seen eleven subdivisions in ten years, even though the Hills Face Zone was created specifically to prevent this. The zone exists to preserve the natural landscape character visible from the city. via ABC Adelaide |
Around Australia Caitlin Foord helped Arsenal to a Champions League semi-final victory over Lyon, while Sam Kerr found the net to equal a WSL scoring record. via ABC NewsMiddle East conflict is forcing Australian families to cut deeper than just fuel, with some now skipping healthcare and changing everyday purchase patterns. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What’s On: Arts 🎨 Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre10 Apr – 2 May Heather Mitchell stars as Ruth Bader Ginsburg in Suzie Miller's powerful solo portrait, closing May 2. Art Gallery of South Australia, North Terrace27 Feb – 8 Jun Australia's longest-running contemporary art survey explores how materials and identity respond under pressure. Free Art Gallery of South Australia, North Terrace15 May – 11 Oct A thousand years of textile artistry from Bali and Lombok celebrating cross-cultural exchange. Free Chris Alway Solo Exhibition - South Australian LandscapesEvocative paintings capturing the distinctive beauty of South Australian scenery and light. Tandanya, 253 Grenfell Street1 Feb – 31 Dec Australia's oldest Aboriginal-owned multi-arts centre showcasing Kaurna culture through exhibitions and performance. South Australian Museum, North Terrace1 Jan – 30 Jun Where nature meets art: stunning works exploring the natural world through scientific and creative lenses. Free Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Scam Watch Every Monday we help you spot the latest scams targeting Australians. The Pushy Door-to-Door Solar Panel PitchDoor-to-door salespeople are pressuring homeowners to sign contracts for solar panel installations with inflated prices, hidden fees, and false claims about government rebates. They often create urgency by saying special deals expire today or that your neighbour just signed up. Many victims end up with poor quality installations or loans they can't afford. How to protect yourself: ✓ Never sign contracts or agree to work on the spot - legitimate businesses will give you time to think and compare quotes ✓ Get at least three written quotes from different companies and verify they're accredited with the Clean Energy Council ✓ Contact Fair Trading in your state or Consumer Affairs Victoria if you've been pressured into a contract - you may have cooling-off rights 📊 Today's Poll Do you open the door to cold callers? SometimesNever📊 Yesterday's Poll What excites you most about visiting Japan? Traditional temples and gardens led with 63% |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What can't walk backwards — and appears on the Australian coat of arms for exactly that reason?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Music & Entertainment · 7 questions · ~2 min Which 1969 outdoor music festival on a dairy farm in New York State became a defining moment of the counterculture era? | A) Monterey Pop Festival | | B) Woodstock | | C) Isle of Wight Festival | | D) Altamont Free Concert |
Yesterday: 🧠 75 played · 💡 49 played · ✏️ 49 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Expo 67 opened in Montreal, Canada, attracting 50 million visitors during its six-month run. (1967) • South Africa held its first democratic elections, with all races allowed to vote, leading to Nelson Mandela's presidency. (1994) • Construction began on the Darling Harbour redevelopment in Sydney, transforming the former industrial precinct. (1978) • Construction of the Freedom Tower at the World Trade Center site in New York City officially began. (2006) 🎂 Born on this day: American actor Jack Klugman (1922), Scottish singer Sheena Easton (1959), and Australian Olympic hurdler Sally Pearson (1986). |
Brainteaser Answer
The kangaroo and the emu — symbolising a nation that only moves forward. |
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One Last Smile  Nothing says Saturday morning like choosing a trolley based purely on wheel alignment. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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