Morning PostAdelaide Monday, 11 May 2026 • Issue #679 |
Cloud clearing through the day ☀️ UV 3.5 • 🌅 Sunset 5:24 PM |
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Good morning. South Australia is building a strategic fuel stockpile after weekend concerns, while authorities investigate a tragic aviation accident. Plus: are those online wealth courses targeting young workers worth the hype? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 State builds emergency fuel reserve worth $40m 📍 Adelaide Biennial: Yield Strength + 3 more events 🛡️ Scam Watch: The ATO Tax Debt Phone Call 🕰️ On this day in 1960: The first section of Melbourne's underground rail loop was announced. |
Today's Adelaide South Australia will store up to 20 million litres of diesel as a strategic backup for farmers and essential services. The government says the reserve will protect supply chains during global disruptions. via ABC AdelaideA twin-engine plane burst into flames after crashing into a flight school building shortly after takeoff. Ten people were taken to hospital as black smoke covered the airfield. via 9News AdelaideTwo residents tracked an alleged hit-run offender in their own vehicle, staying on the phone with authorities throughout the chase until officers arrived. via 7NEWS SA |
Around Australia Young workers are being lured by social media promises to "escape the 9-5," but former participants warn of high costs and empty promises. via ABC NewsThe son of Iran's chief peace negotiator lived and worked in Australia, raising fresh questions about security screening and sanctions enforcement. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
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What’s On: Arts 🎨 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—24 artists, free entry. Free South Australian Museum, North Terrace1 Jan – 30 Jun Where nature meets art: stunning works celebrating the natural world through scientific observation and creative vision. Free Art Gallery of South Australia, North Terrace15 May – 11 Oct Explore a thousand years of textile artistry from Bali and Lombok in this captivating cross-cultural exhibition. Free Tandanya, 253 Grenfell Street1 Feb – 31 Dec Australia's oldest Aboriginal-owned arts centre showcases powerful exhibitions and performances celebrating Kaurna culture and country. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Scam Watch Every Monday we help you spot the latest scams targeting Australians. The ATO Tax Debt Phone CallScammers are impersonating Australian Taxation Office officers, claiming you have an urgent tax debt that must be paid immediately to avoid arrest or legal action. They use aggressive tactics and demand payment via gift cards, cryptocurrency, or bank transfer. The ATO will never threaten immediate arrest or demand payment through these methods. How to protect yourself: ✓ Hang up immediately if someone claiming to be from the ATO demands immediate payment or threatens arrest - the real ATO doesn't operate this way ✓ If you're unsure about a tax matter, call the ATO directly on 1800 008 540 (don't use any number the caller provides) ✓ Report tax scams to the ATO via their online form at ato.gov.au/general/online-services/identity-security and to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au 📊 Today's Poll The ATO calls about a tax debt — suspicious or not? Immediately suspiciousMight fall for it📊 Yesterday's Poll If you took a European river cruise, which would tempt you most? Danube — Budapest to Vienna and Salzburg led with 74% |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 If you multiply all the numbers on a telephone dial pad together, what number do you get?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Weekly pay | | 6 Across Grown-up | | 7 Across Tour leader |
Yesterday: 🧠 111 played · 💡 91 played · ✏️ 85 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The first section of Melbourne's underground rail loop was announced. (1960) • Deep Blue, IBM's chess computer, defeated world champion Garry Kasparov. (1997) • Australian forces captured Ville-sur-Ancre in France during World War I. (1918) • Israel was admitted to the United Nations. (1949) 🎂 Born on this day: American football quarterback Cam Newton (1989), Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dalí (1904), and Australian actress Natasha Bassett (1992). |
Brainteaser Answer
Zero. Since zero is on the dial pad, multiplying any number by zero gives you zero. |
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