Morning PostBrisbane Sunday, 10 May 2026 • Issue #678 |
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Happy Mother's Day to all the mums out there — hope you're being spoiled today. A political earthquake in Farrer has sent shockwaves through Canberra, while closer to home a Gold Coast family has chosen heritage over new. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Saving a Queenslander: couple picks heritage over modern 📍 South Bank parkrun + 5 more events ✈️ Travel & Deals: APT Magnificent Europe: 15-day Budapest to Amsterdam river cruise with flights included 🕰️ On this day in 1940: Germany invaded Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. |
Today's Brisbane A Palm Beach family facing a sinking home chose an unusual path: relocating and restoring a century-old Queenslander rather than building new. Kim and Michael Kendall are bringing the historic house back to life. via ABC BrisbaneA family's two-storey home went up in flames this afternoon when a barbecue wasn't properly extinguished after lunch. Fire crews battled the blaze in Sherwood. via 9News BrisbaneRedland City Council has determined that Adelia Berridge had a conflict of interest when voting on a new development proposal at a tense December 2023 meeting. via Brisbane Times |
Around Australia One Nation has won the Farrer byelection, giving the party its maiden House of Representatives seat after the Coalition vote collapsed in rural NSW. via ABC NewsAustralia's $100 billion small business sector is struggling with rising costs, with tax relief and reduced bureaucracy expected in Tuesday's federal budget. via SBS News |
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What’s On: Sport & Active ⚽ Today: Mother's Day — Second Sunday of May in Australia. Celebrate mums. South Bank ParklandsEvery Saturday 7am Free weekly 5km community run or walk along the river, all abilities welcome, no time limit. Free Gentle soccer at walking pace with social chat, perfect for staying active without the running. Suncorp Stadium14 May – 17 May All sixteen NRL teams converge on Brisbane for eight thrilling matches across one massive weekend. Join the fastest-growing sport among seniors with this friendly pickleball competition at Redbank. Two-session beginners course teaching mountain biking skills in a supportive, women-only environment. Targeted exercise class building core strength and stability to maintain independence as you age. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Travel & Deals Every Sunday we share a holiday or travel deal worth knowing about. APT's flagship European river cruise — Budapest to Amsterdam (or reverse) along the Danube, Main and Rhine — aboard the new luxury ships Solara and Ostara, capped at 154 guests with 60 crew. Free economy flights from Australia included for a limited time, plus signature experiences like a private classical concert at Vienna's City Palace and a Sound of Music show overlooking Salzburg. Save up to $700pp by paying early, valid on selected departures until 30 November 2026 or sold out. Offer ends: Early payment discount valid until 30 November 2026 or until sold out 💡 If you're choosing between river cruise lines, the headline price is rarely the real comparison — what matters is whether tipping, drinks, shore excursions and Australian flights are bundled in. APT and Scenic both bundle most of it; many cheaper-looking US-based lines don't. |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What occurs once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 3 steps · ~2 min DARK → WORE Change one letter at a time · Par: 3 steps Yesterday: 🧠 133 played · 💡 83 played · ✏️ 90 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Germany invaded Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. (1940) • The Bicentennial celebrations continued across Australia with major events. (1988) • Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as South Africa's first black president. (1994) • The Beatles played their final Australian concert at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion. (1966) 🎂 Born on this day: British punk rock bassist Sid Vicious (1957), Irish rock singer U2 Bono (1960), and Canadian supermodel Linda Evangelista (1965). |
Brainteaser Answer
The letter 'M'. It appears once in 'minute', twice in 'moment', and not at all in 'thousand years'. |
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