Morning PostBrisbane Tuesday, 5 May 2026 • Issue #673 |
Partly cloudy with pleasant temperatures ☀️ UV 6 • 🌅 Sunset 5:13 PM |
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Good morning. Commuters face more crowded carriages from today, while debate heats up over whether to buy out the airport rail contract early. Plus: is our river getting the credit it deserves? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Commuters brace for packed carriages as service cuts begin 📍 Beginner's Floral Candle Making Workshop + 3 more events 💬 Vote in this week's poll 🕰️ On this day in 1788: Australia's first land grant was made to former convict James Ruse at... |
Today's Brisbane Fewer trains will run from today, forcing passengers onto more crowded services. Transport officials haven't said when normal scheduling will resume, leaving daily travellers in limbo. via ABC BrisbaneThe government is being urged to end the exclusive Airtrain contract early, which would pave the way for cheaper fares and Metro service to the terminals. via Brisbane TimesDetectives have confiscated gold, silver and large sums of cash following a lengthy probe into a suspected fraudulent NDIS provider operating in Queensland. via 9News Brisbane |
Around Australia The state has posted a $700 million surplus this financial year, its first since COVID-19, with another predicted next year. via The Guardian AustraliaThe Prime Minister has signed agreements covering military cooperation, critical minerals and energy security as China expands its regional military footprint. via SBS News |
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What’s On: Community & Learning 🤝 This week: Mother's Day — A few of the picks below would suit a Saturday with Mum. WorkshopElimbah / Mobile · Runs regularly · $110 - $120 Pour a moulded candle topped with pressed flowers — the kind of afternoon Mum will mention months later. WorkshopRuncorn · Runs regularly · $70 Loose, expressive watercolour florals — no drawing experience needed, instructor walks you through every step. Brisbane CityRuns regularly · $89 - $99 Learn the ancient art of pottery on the wheel in a friendly, hands-on beginner class. BanyoRuns regularly · $88 Explore watercolour techniques in a relaxed studio setting, perfect for creative beginners wanting to paint. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Your Say Every Tuesday we put a question to the vote. 📊 Today's Poll Is the Brisbane River underrated as a city feature? AbsolutelyIt's a bit brown📊 Yesterday's Poll Would you share your Medicare number over the phone? Never over the phone led with 74% (89 votes) |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 There are 30 cows in a paddock. Twenty-eight see the farmer coming and run to the gate. How many cows are left in the paddock?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Chose | | 6 Across Demonstrate to be true | | 7 Across Bathroom item for drying off |
Yesterday: 🧠 114 played · 💡 80 played · ✏️ 91 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Australia's first land grant was made to former convict James Ruse at Parramatta. (1788) • Federal Parliament House opened in Canberra. (1927) • Alan Shepard became the first American in space. (1961) • Napoleon Bonaparte died in exile on Saint Helena. (1821) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian actor David Wenham (1965), New Zealand actress Danielle Cormack (1970), and British singer-songwriter Adele (1988). |
Brainteaser Answer
Thirty — running to the gate doesn't take them out of the paddock. |
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One Last Smile  The Riverwalk at dawn, before the joggers make everyone else feel guilty. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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