Morning PostAdelaide Thursday, 7 May 2026 • Issue #675 |
Cloudy today, shower or two tomorrow ☀️ UV 3.6 • 🌅 Sunset 5:27 PM |
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Good morning! The Yorke Peninsula continues dealing with algae bloom aftermath, while a tragic plane crash at Parafield has the aviation community in mourning. Plus, Mother's Day breakfast spots and Tasting Australia kicks off tomorrow. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Yorke Peninsula tourism faces ongoing algae concerns 📍 FREE face painting for kids every Saturday + 5 more events 💰 Money Matters: Consolidating Your Super Accounts Could Save You Thousands 🕰️ On this day in 1945: Germany surrendered unconditionally, ending World War II in Europe. |
Today's Adelaide Despite lower karenia levels in water tests, Yorke Peninsula communities are still documenting harm from the recent algae outbreak. Port Hughes residents report ongoing uncertainty even as fish populations appear stable. via ABC AdelaideFlight Training Adelaide has issued its first statement following the devastating crash that claimed two lives. Both an instructor and student pilot died when their aircraft hit a hangar. via 7NEWS SA |
Around Australia Federation Square has cancelled all soccer World Cup viewing events, blaming past antisocial incidents. Organisers say a small group's behaviour forced the decision. via ABC NewsBanks have stopped competing aggressively for mortgages, but borrowers can still push for better rates. Each lender has a lowest rate they'll offer. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What’s On: Markets & Dining 🛒 This week: Mother's Day — Second Sunday of May in Australia. Celebrate mums. Bring the grandkids for complimentary face painting every Saturday morning at Adelaide Central Market. Free Celebrate mum with a special Mother's Day breakfast at Luma Restaurant this Sunday morning. 44-60 Gouger Street, Adelaide CBDEvery Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday One of the Southern Hemisphere's largest fresh produce markets with seventy traders since 1869. Free Adelaide Showground, Rose Terrace, WayvilleEvery Sunday 8:30am-12:30pm South Australia's largest farmers market with eighty stalls of seasonal produce direct from local farms. Free Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga + venues across SA8 May – 17 May Australia's longest-running food festival returns with over one hundred fifty events and free Town Square hub. Free Sample premium South Australian wines at Adelaide's winter wine festival, perfect for refined palates. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Money Matters Every Thursday we share a practical money tip. Consolidating Your Super Accounts Could Save You ThousandsMany Australians over 50 have accumulated multiple super accounts from different employers, each charging separate fees and insurance premiums. Consolidating into one account can reduce costs significantly and make your retirement savings easier to manage. Log into myGov to see all your super accounts and consider rolling them into your preferred fund. Source: Australian Taxation Office (ATO) 📊 Today's Poll Have you consolidated your super into one fund? Yes, all in oneStill got a few📊 Yesterday's Poll Have you had a health check-up this year? Yes led with 65% (110 votes) |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A doctor and a bus driver are both in love with the same woman. The bus driver had to go on a long trip for a week. Before he left, he gave the woman seven apples. Why?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 3 steps · ~2 min LONE → CURE Change one letter at a time · Par: 3 steps Yesterday: 🧠 129 played · 💡 95 played · ✏️ 77 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Germany surrendered unconditionally, ending World War II in Europe. (1945) • The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York arrived in Melbourne to open Australia's first federal parliament. (1901) • Australia announced it would close its embassy in Somalia. (1994) • The RMS Lusitania was sunk by a German U-boat. (1915) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian Booker Prize-winning author Peter Carey (1943), American actress Traci Lords (1968), and American football legend Johnny Unitas (1933). |
Brainteaser Answer
An apple a day keeps the doctor away! He wanted to keep his rival at bay while he was gone. |
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One Last Smile  North Terrace museums somehow look better now than they did on school excursions then. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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