Morning PostBrisbane Monday, 6 April 2026 Β β’Β Issue #644 |
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Happy Easter Monday, Brisbane. Hope you've had a lovely long weekend. We're wrapping up the holiday with some sobering news from our roads, a timely scam reminder, and a look at what's still on at GOMA this week. β Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance π° Three dead in Easter weekend road crashes π¨ Olafur Eliasson: Presence + 4 more events π‘οΈ Scam Watch: The Fake Bank Security Call π°οΈ On this day in 1896: The first modern Olympic Games opened in Athens, Greece, after a... |
Today's Brisbane Three dead in Easter weekend road crashesA devastating Easter long weekend on Queensland roads has claimed three lives and left two people critical, including a two-year-old. A Victorian mother of four died in a head-on collision in Logan overnight. The state's road toll for 2026 now sits at 80 β compared to 59 by this time last year. via ABC BrisbanePolice hunt protesters after Cross River Rail brawlThe CFMEU Inquiry has released images of 15 men linked to a violent confrontation at an Annerley Cross River Rail worksite in May 2024. Authorities are asking the public for help identifying those present shortly before the brawl. via Brisbane TimesQueensland judge blasts 'glacial' trial delaysSenior Queensland judge Justice Jim Henry has publicly criticised years-long delays in serious criminal trials, publishing data from his own court showing recent cases took more than a year just to reach committal. He's calling the pace 'glacial' and urging urgent reform. via The Guardian Queensland |
Around Australia Used EV prices surge as fuel crisis bitesStock of secondhand electric vehicles is running low as Australia's oil crunch drives more people to ditch combustion engines. Dealers say it 'doesn't make sense to hold onto' petrol cars anymore. via The Guardian AustraliaTim Tszyu dominates in Wollongong returnTim Tszyu has claimed the WBO international middleweight title with a lopsided unanimous points win over Albanian Denis Nurja in Wollongong. via ABC News |
Around the World US airman rescued from Iran β A seriously wounded American airman has been recovered from Iran following separate search efforts by both nations, President Trump says. via BBC World Uganda receives first US deportation flight β A dozen people have arrived in Uganda under a new third-country deportation deal with the US, sparking criticism and legal challenges. via The Guardian World |
What's On Arts & Exhibitions Every Monday we spotlight arts and exhibitions worth seeing around Brisbane. ExhibitionGOMA, South Bank, until 12 Jul Step into mesmerising monochromatic light rooms and build with LEGO in this Brisbane-exclusive immersive experience. FreeGOMA, South Bank, until 18 Oct See the Venice Biennale Golden Lion winner β the first Australian to claim the prestigious international award. FreeGOMA, South Bank, until 16 Aug Bold First Nations storytelling celebrates the connection between people and animals through powerful contemporary art. FreeMuseum of Brisbane, City Hall, until 30 Jun Peek inside 30 extraordinary private collections β from vintage dolls to rugby league treasures. FamilyQueensland Museum Kurilpa, South Bank, until 31 Dec Meet 130 million years of crocodiles through full-scale replicas and hands-on interactive fun. Got an event to share? Let us know β |
Scam Watch Every Monday we help you spot the latest scams targeting Australians. The Fake Bank Security CallScammers are calling Australians pretending to be from their bank's fraud department, claiming suspicious activity on their account. They sound professional and may even know some of your personal details, then ask you to 'verify' your identity by providing your PIN, passwords, or banking app codes to 'secure' your account. How to protect yourself: β Your bank will never ask for your PIN, passwords, or SMS codes over the phone β Hang up and call your bank directly using the number on your card or statement β Don't be pressured by claims your account will be frozen - legitimate banks don't operate this way β Be suspicious if the caller asks you to move money to a 'safe account' - this is always a scam |
Daily Brainteaser 𧩠What can you break without touching it?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games π§ Today's Featured Game Trivia Music & Entertainment Β· 7 questions Β· ~2 min Which 1960s TV comedy featured a bumbling secret agent named Maxwell Smart who worked for CONTROL? | A) The Man from U.N.C.L.E. | | B) Get Smart | | C) Mission: Impossible | | D) I Spy |
Yesterday: π§ 44 played Β Β·Β π‘ 33 played Β Β·Β βοΈ 43 played |
On This Day Anniversary of β’ The first modern Olympic Games opened in Athens, Greece, after a 1,500-year hiatus. (1896) β’ Hostilities in the Gandhi-led Salt Satyagraha campaign intensified as thousands marched to the sea to make salt in defiance of British law. (1930) β’ The $7 billion Roxby Downs copper and uranium project in South Australia was approved by the State Government. (1984) β’ Macquarie Bank launched a $1.5 billion takeover bid for Qantas, beginning months of corporate manoeuvring. (2005) π Born on this day: Australian Prime Minister 1991-96 Paul Keating (1944), Australian rock singer Russell Morris (1948), and American actress Candace Cameron Bure (1976). |
Brainteaser Answer
A promise. |
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One Last Smile  There's a particular triumph in finding your secateurs exactly where you left them. Send this to a friend whoβd laugh |
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