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☀️ Labor takes Morphett

Blue-ribbon seat flips, plus 36ers fall behind and Iran attacks escalate ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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Monday, 30 March 2026  •  Issue #637

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Good morning! Labor has pulled off a major upset in Morphett, while the 36ers are one loss away from elimination. Plus, we're asking: do you trust texts from government agencies?

— Nathan, Editor

At a Glance

📰 Labor wins blue-ribbon seat of Morphett from Liberals

🎨 Adelaide Biennial: Yield Strength + 3 more events

🛡️ Scam Watch: The MyGov Text Message Trap

🕰️ On this day in 1981: President Ronald Reagan was shot and wounded by John Hinckley Jr. in...

Today's Adelaide

Labor wins blue-ribbon seat of Morphett from Liberals

In a stunning upset, Labor has claimed the beachside seat of Morphett from the Liberals in the South Australian state election. Liberal frontbencher Stephen Patterson lost his bid for re-election in what's long been considered safe Liberal territory.

via ABC Adelaide

Around Australia

Kings edge closer to NBL title after beating 36ers

The Sydney Kings are one win away from a sixth NBL championship after defeating the Adelaide 36ers 106-93 in front of a record crowd. The 36ers now face elimination.

via ABC News

Farmers plead for help as national cabinet meets on fuel crisis

State and federal leaders are meeting to discuss assistance for business sectors affected by the fuel crisis, with farmers asking for tax breaks, diesel guarantees and fertiliser support.

via The Guardian Australia

Around the World

Iranian attacks hit major industrial sites across Gulf — Several people were injured after Iranian attacks targeted aluminium sites in the UAE and Bahrain.

via BBC World

What's On

Arts & Exhibitions

Every Monday we spotlight arts and exhibitions worth seeing around Adelaide.

Free

Adelaide Biennial: Yield Strength

Art Gallery of South Australia, until 8 Jun

24 Australian artists explore how materials, identity and society respond under pressure

Free

Two Islands, One Thread

Art Gallery of South Australia, until 11 Oct

A thousand years of artistic textile exchange between Bali and Lombok

Free

Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize

South Australian Museum, until 30 Jun

Where nature, science and art beautifully intersect in one stunning exhibition

Free

Tandanya — First Nations Cultural Programs

Tandanya, 253 Grenfell Street, until 31 Dec

Australia's oldest Aboriginal-owned multi-arts centre celebrates Kaurna Yarta with exhibitions and performances

Got an event to share? Let us know →

Scam Watch

Every Monday we help you spot the latest scams targeting Australians.

The MyGov Text Message Trap

Scammers are sending text messages claiming to be from MyGov, saying your account has been suspended or you're owed a refund. These texts include links to fake websites that look identical to the real MyGov login page. Once you enter your details, criminals have access to your Medicare, Centrelink, and tax information.

How to protect yourself:

✓ MyGov will never send you a text with a clickable link - always type myGov.gov.au directly into your browser

✓ Check for red flags: poor grammar, urgent threats, or promises of unexpected refunds

✓ Report suspicious messages to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au or forward them to the ACCC on 1300 795 995

📊 Today's Poll

Do you trust text messages from government agencies?

Yes, usuallyNever

Daily Brainteaser

🧩

If there are three apples and you take away two, how many apples do you have?

Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition.

Daily Games

✏️ Today's Featured Game

Crossword

10 clues · ~3 min

1 Across Hip pocket container for spirits
6 Across Citrus fruit for tea
7 Across More than enough
Play Crossword →

Yesterday 19 people played · Average time: 1m 34s

🧠 Trivia · Music & Entertainment · 7 Qs→
Which 1965 musical film starring Julie Andrews features the song...
💡 Word Ladder · 2 steps→
DARK → ??? → DAWN

On This Day

Anniversary of

• President Ronald Reagan was shot and wounded by John Hinckley Jr. in Washington, D.C. (1981)

• The first subway line in Toronto, Canada opened to the public. (1954)

• Vincent van Gogh's painting Sunflowers sold for £24.75 million at auction, a record at the time. (1987)

• Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother died at Royal Lodge, Windsor, at the age of 101. (2002)

🎂 Born on this day: British rock guitarist and musician Eric Clapton (1945), Canadian pop singer Celine Dion (1968), and American actor and filmmaker Warren Beatty (1937).

Brainteaser Answer
Two — you took them.

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