Morning PostAdelaide Tuesday, 12 May 2026 • Issue #680 |
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Quick note before we get into it — tomorrow I'm sharing something I've been working on for the past few months. Not a sponsor, not an ad. It's something I built for you, after watching too many friends scramble through their parents' paperwork in the worst week of their lives.
More tomorrow. For today, the news, the weather, and a poll I'd love you to vote in (it's especially relevant). — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Parole granted to 91-year-old double offender 📍 Painting Class for Kids and Parents + 5 more events 💬 Vote in this week's poll 🕰️ On this day in 1937: George VI was crowned King of the United Kingdom. |
Today's Adelaide A 91-year-old man jailed for shooting his wife on a city street three decades ago, then later abusing a teen girl after his first release, can now seek parole over the next five years. via ABC AdelaideLast week's balmy autumn temperatures—up to 14°C above normal—are about to disappear as a southerly change sweeps the east coast. Friday saw some of the warmest May readings on record. via The Guardian SA |
Around Australia The Treasurer will announce changes to investment property tax breaks after years of political resistance. Sentiment has shifted enough for the government to tackle reform. via ABC NewsAnalysis of 27,000 supermarket products reveals environmental claims like 'natural' and 'sustainable' are often just marketing spin, with some labelled items worse than unlabelled ones. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What’s On: Community & Learning 🤝 Sefton ParkRuns regularly · $40 - $45 A creative hour for grandparents and grandkids to paint side-by-side in a relaxed studio. AdelaideRuns regularly · $99 - $109 Master your camera's settings in a single day with hands-on tuition and outdoor practice. AdelaideRuns regularly · $85 - $95 Hand-pour a candle with botanicals or fragrance of your choice — calm, hands-on, satisfying. AdelaideRuns regularly · $79 A relaxed couple of hours of watercolour brushwork — instructor-guided, no experience needed. BridgewaterRuns regularly · $80 Draw intricate patterns in a meditative setting, perfect for relaxation and quiet focus. Willunga Hill / MobileRuns regularly · $75 Paint, sip local wine, and enjoy the hills in a sociable winery setting. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Your Say Every Tuesday we put a question to the vote. 📊 Today's Poll If something happened to you tomorrow, could your family find what they'd need? Yes — mostly sortedHonestly, no📊 Yesterday's Poll The ATO calls about a tax debt — suspicious or not? Immediately suspicious led with 93% (111 votes) |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A farmer has 17 sheep. All but 9 die. How many sheep are left?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia History & World Events · 7 questions · ~2 min Which country did Iraq invade in 1990, triggering the Gulf War? | A) Iran | | B) Kuwait | | C) Saudi Arabia | | D) Jordan |
Yesterday: 🧠 115 played · 💡 85 played · ✏️ 89 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • George VI was crowned King of the United Kingdom. (1937) • The Australian Bicentenary Authority held major commemorations nationwide. (1988) • Russia and Chechnya signed a peace treaty. (1997) • The Old Parliament House in Canberra was officially opened. (1926) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian cricket captain and legend Steve Waugh (1965), Australian cricket champion Mark Waugh (1965), and American actress Katharine Hepburn (1907). |
Brainteaser Answer
9 sheep. 'All but 9' means 9 survived. |
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One Last Smile  The half-hour timezone difference still confuses everyone except Adelaide grandparents explaining it. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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