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Morning PostAdelaide Saturday, 28 March 2026 • Issue #635 |
Cloudy day with a top of 22° ☀️ UV 7.7 • 🌅 Sunset 7:16 PM |
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Good morning! One Nation has claimed a second lower house seat while the Liberals cling to opposition status, and the global fuel crisis threatens to put a dampener on next month's Gather Round festivities. Here's what's happening. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Liberals retain opposition despite One Nation's second seat win 🎭 parkrun Adelaide + 4 more events 🍳 Recipe of the Week: Classic Lamb Shank and Vegetable Stew 🕰️ On this day in 1979: A partial meltdown occurred at the Three Mile Island nuclear power... |
Today's Adelaide Liberals retain opposition despite One Nation's second seat winThe ABC projects the Liberals have held onto the Adelaide Hills seat of Heysen, meaning they'll remain the official opposition despite One Nation claiming Hammond from them. It's a reshuffled parliament with the populist party now holding two lower house seats, but the Liberals keep their status as the second-largest party in the House of Assembly. via ABC AdelaideReminder: Clocks go back next SundayDaylight saving ends early on Sunday 5 April, when clocks will go back one hour at 3am. That means an extra hour in bed for South Australians, and darker evenings ahead as we head into the cooler months. via The Guardian SA |
Around Australia Socceroos snatch late win with teen star shiningJordy Bos scored a late winner against Cameroon in Sydney, while 18-year-old debutant Lucas Herrington impressed ahead of the World Cup. The Socceroos left it late but got the job done. via ABC NewsSupport grows for wartime gas profits taxThere's growing momentum, including within Labor ranks, for a new tax on gas companies making windfall profits during the global energy crisis. The industry is fighting back hard, but public support appears to be building. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World UN chief calls for probe into Iran school strike — UN human rights chief Volker Türk has called on the US to complete its investigation into a school strike in Iran that killed at least 168 people, mostly children. via BBC World |
What's On What's On Every Saturday we spotlight theatre and performances around Adelaide. FreeWar Memorial Drive, every Saturday 8am Free 5km community run or walk along the Torrens, all fitness levels welcome FreeNorth Terrace, daily 10:30am Free guided walks through 90 acres including tropical glasshouse and rose garden Free253 Grenfell Street, until 31 Dec Australia's oldest Aboriginal-owned multi-arts centre with ongoing exhibitions and performances FamilyFrome Road, until 31 Dec See giant pandas Wang Wang and Fui Ni plus daily keeper talks MusicAdelaide Entertainment Centre, 6 April The Big Rock Tour brings two major international acts in one night Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Recipe of the Week Every Saturday we share a recipe worth trying. Classic Lamb Shank and Vegetable StewServes 4 · 2 hours 30 minutes This tender, warming stew brings back memories of Sunday dinners and fills the house with the most wonderful aromas. 4 lamb shanks, 2 tbsp plain flour, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 large onion, diced, 3 carrots, chopped, 3 potatoes, cubed, 2 cups beef stock, 1 cup red wine, 2 tsp fresh rosemary, Salt and pepper to taste Method 1. Dust lamb shanks with flour and brown in oil in a large heavy-based pot. 2. Add onion and cook until softened, then add vegetables and herbs. 3. Pour in stock and wine, bring to boil then reduce heat to low. 4. Cover and simmer for 2 hours until meat falls off the bone. 5. Season to taste and serve with crusty bread or mashed potato. 6. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving for best flavour. 📊 Today's Poll For slow-cooked meals, do you prefer lamb or beef? LambBeef |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What belongs to you but is used more by others?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Australia · 7 questions · ~2 min What Australian slang term refers to a remote, sparsely populated rural area? | A) The Bush | | B) The Scrub | | C) The Outback | | D) The Never-Never |
Yesterday 32 people played · Average score: 5/7 |
On This Day Anniversary of • A partial meltdown occurred at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania. (1979) • A major earthquake measuring 8.6 struck near Sumatra, Indonesia, killing over 1,300 people. (2005) • Henri Fabre became the first person to fly a seaplane, taking off from water near Martigues, France. (1910) • The Spanish Civil War ended with the surrender of Madrid to Francisco Franco's Nationalist forces. (1939) 🎂 Born on this day: American country music star Reba McEntire (1955), American pop singer and actress Lady Gaga (1986), and American actor and comedian Vince Vaughn (1970). |
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