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Morning PostBrisbane Tuesday, 31 March 2026 • Issue #638 |
A shower or two, warm and humid ☀️ UV 9.1 • 🌅 Sunset 5:47 PM |
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Good morning! Today we're celebrating a Brisbane medical breakthrough that's giving children born with a rare disorder another chance at life. Plus, what you need to know about upcoming train disruptions and fuel price relief. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Gene therapy gives Willow and other children a second chance 📚 The Last Ship (featuring Sting) + 4 more events 💬 Vote in this week's poll 🕰️ On this day in 1986: A fire at the Hampton Court Palace in London caused extensive damage... |
Today's Brisbane Gene therapy gives Willow and other children a second chanceA new treatment for children born with a rare neuromuscular disorder is being hailed as a game-changer by medical experts. Little Willow received treatment on her first day of life, and her first steps are now being celebrated as a medical triumph. The gene therapy is giving families hope where there was once little. via ABC BrisbaneViolence against Queensland school support staff surgesMore than 80 per cent of Queensland teacher aides and school cleaners have experienced occupational violence throughout their careers, according to a new statewide survey. Many say they're scared to return to work after reporting incidents. via Brisbane Times |
Around Australia Matildas hype hasn't boosted A-League Women crowdsDespite all the recent excitement around the Matildas, support for the A-League Women remains relatively low. The national team's success hasn't translated into increased attendance at domestic matches. via ABC NewsHigh-profile manhunt ended in sleepy Victorian townAustralia's most high-profile manhunt concluded in Thologolong, a small Victorian high country farming community. Until they heard gunshots, locals say they had no idea 56-year-old fugitive Dezi Freeman had been hiding next door. via The Guardian |
Around the World Spain closes airspace to US aircraft in Iran war — Spain has closed its airspace to US aircraft involved in the Iran war and denied the US use of two jointly run military bases in Andalusia. via BBC World |
What's On What's On Every Tuesday we round up classes and workshops to try around Brisbane. ArtsQPAC South Bank, 9 Apr to 3 May Sting performs in his own musical at QPAC's newest venue—an Australian exclusive FreeGOMA South Bank, until 18 Oct Venice Biennale Golden Lion winner—first Australian to receive the prestigious award FreeGOMA South Bank, until 16 Aug Bold First Nations storytelling celebrating the connection between people and animals ExhibitionGOMA South Bank, until 12 Jul Immersive monochromatic light room and interactive LEGO city—Brisbane exclusive installations FreeMuseum of Brisbane City Hall, until 30 Jun Over 3,000 treasures from 30 private collections—dolls to rugby league memorabilia Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Your Say Every Tuesday we put a question to the vote. Check back next week for more. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What has hands but can't clap?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia History & World Events · 7 questions · ~2 min What year did the Tiananmen Square protests occur in Beijing, China? | A) 1987 | | B) 1989 | | C) 1991 | | D) 1993 |
Yesterday 27 people played · Average score: 5/7 |
On This Day Anniversary of • A fire at the Hampton Court Palace in London caused extensive damage to the historic royal residence. (1986) • Commodore Matthew Perry signed the Treaty of Kanagawa, opening Japan to American trade after centuries of isolation. (1854) • The Dalai Lama fled Tibet and crossed into India to escape Chinese forces. (1959) • An estimated 200,000 people demonstrated against the poll tax in central London, with riots breaking out in Trafalgar Square. (1990) 🎂 Born on this day: American Vice President and environmentalist Al Gore (1948), American Academy Award-winning actor Christopher Walken (1943), and Scottish actor and star Ewan McGregor (1971). |
Brainteaser Answer
A clock. |
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One Last Smile  That New Farm Park fig tree has seen more proposals than a celebrant. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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