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Morning PostAdelaide Friday, 27 March 2026 • Issue #634 |
Partly cloudy with a pleasant autumn day ☀️ UV 7.6 • 🌅 Sunset 7:18 PM |
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Good morning! A controversial non-call has Crows fans fuming after last night's thriller at Kardinia Park, while political watchers are still scratching their heads over One Nation's seat count despite strong voter support. Let's dive in. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance ⛅ 20°/12° — Partly cloudy with a pleasant autumn day 📰 Crows robbed in 'farce' finish against Geelong 👪 Adelaide Biennial: Yield Strength + 5 more events 📺 What We're Watching 🕰️ On this day in 1977: Two Boeing 747s collided on the runway at Tenerife airport in the... |
Today's Adelaide Crows robbed in 'farce' finish against GeelongAdelaide's losing streak at Kardinia Park continues after a controversial last-touch non-call helped Geelong edge the Crows in a nail-biter. The contentious finish has put one of the AFL's new rule changes squarely in the spotlight, with fans and commentators labelling it a farce. via ABC Adelaide |
Around Australia Government faces pressure to trigger emergency fuel powersAs the fuel crisis deepens, there are growing calls for the government to activate rarely-used emergency powers that could control who gets fuel and where it goes. These powers have never been used before. via SBS NewsIOC bans trans women from female Olympic eventsThe International Olympic Committee has announced that athletes' gender will be determined by a one-time gene-screening test under major new participation rules. via ABC News |
Around the World Drone strikes kill 28 civilians in Sudan — Two separate drone attacks hit a market in North Darfur and a civilian truck in North Kordofan as the civil war approaches its fourth year. via The Guardian World Zelensky visits Saudi Arabia with drone offer — Ukraine's president is seeking a drone expertise deal with renewed urgency as the US increasingly focuses on Iran. via BBC World |
What's On What's On Every Friday we share family-friendly outings around Adelaide. FreeArt Gallery of South Australia, until 8 Jun 24 Australian artists explore how materials, identity and society respond under pressure. FreeSouth Australian Museum, until 30 Jun Stunning works showcasing where nature, science and art beautifully intersect. FreeNorth Terrace, daily 10:30am Free daily tours through 90 acres including tropical rainforest glasshouse and rose garden. FreeGouger Street, Tue-Sat 70+ traders at one of the Southern Hemisphere's largest fresh produce markets since 1869. MusicAdelaide Entertainment Centre, 6 Apr The Big Rock Tour brings two major international rock acts to one stage. FamilyWar Memorial Drive, ongoing Run onto the field and visit the heritage 1911 scoreboard on this 90-minute tour. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
What We're Watching Every Friday we recommend something worth watching this weekend. Bay of FiresDrama · ABC iview Marta Dusseldorp stars in this gripping Tasmanian thriller about a corporate whistleblower who flees to a small coastal town with her teenage daughter, only to discover the locals harbour dangerous secrets. The stunning Tasmanian scenery provides a beautiful backdrop to this well-crafted drama that explores themes of reinvention and community. The Crown (Final Season)Drama · Netflix The acclaimed royal drama concludes with its sixth and final season, covering the tumultuous period of the late 1990s including Diana's final years and the aftermath of her death. Imelda Staunton delivers a masterful performance as the older Queen Elizabeth II, bringing dignity and complexity to this beautifully produced historical series. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A girl fell off a 15-metre ladder but didn't get hurt. How?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Medieval lance combat on horseback | | 6 Across 28.35 grams | | 7 Across Workers' organisation or marriage |
Yesterday 14 people played · Average time: 2m 52s |
On This Day Anniversary of • Two Boeing 747s collided on the runway at Tenerife airport in the Canary Islands, killing 583 people in aviation's deadliest accident. (1977) • A major earthquake measuring 9.2 struck Alaska, the most powerful earthquake recorded in North American history. (1964) • The Mount St. Helens volcano in Washington State began showing signs of activity after 123 years of dormancy. (1980) • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Viagra for treatment of erectile dysfunction. (1998) 🎂 Born on this day: American film director and screenwriter Quentin Tarantino (1963), British actor and star Michael York (1942), and American pop and R&B singer Mariah Carey (1969). |
Brainteaser Answer
She fell off the bottom rung. |
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One Last Smile  The garden shed has tools bought for projects that are now heritage listed. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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