Morning PostAdelaide Wednesday, 15 April 2026 • Issue #653 |
Sunny skies all day with pleasant conditions ☀️ UV 5.9 • 🌅 Sunset 5:52 PM |
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Good morning! Rising fuel costs are forcing roadhouses and stations to cut staff as tourists avoid the outback, while a senior police officer's cycling photo has triggered an unexpected investigation. Here's what's happening today. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Remote workers lose jobs as fuel crisis deters tourists 🎭 Tasting Australia + 3 more events 💪 Health & Wellness: Balance Exercises Could Prevent One in Three Falls 🕰️ On this day in 1865: President Abraham Lincoln died from an assassin's bullet at 7:22 am... |
Today's Adelaide Staff at roadhouses and stations across SA's outback are being laid off as soaring petrol prices and fuel availability fears keep visitors away. The tourism downturn is hitting remote communities hardest. via ABC AdelaideThe head of SA Police road safety is being investigated after posting an image to his Strava social account. Shane Johnson now faces an internal probe. via 7NEWS SA |
Around Australia Former Howard government minister Amanda Vanstone has criticised parts of the hardline policy approach, warning it risks debasing Australia's international standing. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What's On FestivalVictoria Square + venues across SA, 8-17 May Australia's longest food festival returns with 150+ events and a free Town Square hub ArtsDunstan Playhouse, 8-30 May Oscar Wilde's witty classic reimagined with an all-South Australian cast by director Petra Kalive MusicDate and venue TBA Dance the night away to your favourite Shrek anthems at this themed party experience MusicDate and venue TBA Celebrate the classics with an evening dedicated to legendary dad rock hits and nostalgia Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Health & Wellness Every Wednesday we share a tip for living well. Balance Exercises Could Prevent One in Three FallsSimple balance activities like standing on one foot while brushing your teeth or doing heel-to-toe walks can significantly reduce fall risk. Research shows that just 10-15 minutes of balance training three times a week improves stability and confidence. Try adding these quick exercises to your daily routine—no gym required. Source: Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 I am not alive, but I grow. I don't have lungs, but I need air. Water kills me. What am I?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Sport · 7 questions · ~2 min Which Australian swimmer won three gold medals at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics and later became famous for her acting role in Tarzan films? | A) Dawn Fraser | | B) Shane Gould | | C) Lorraine Crapp | | D) Murray Rose |
Yesterday: 🧠 58 played · 💡 44 played · ✏️ 48 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • President Abraham Lincoln died from an assassin's bullet at 7:22 am in Washington. (1865) • RMS Titanic sank at 2:20 am in the North Atlantic, killing more than 1,500 people. (1912) • Ninety-six Liverpool football fans were killed in a crush at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England. (1989) • Fire destroyed much of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris during restoration work. (2019) 🎂 Born on this day: British pop singer Samantha Fox (1966), British actress Emma Watson (1990), and Australian rugby union prop James Slipper (1989). |
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