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Saturday, 25 April 2026  •  Issue #663

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Good morning. On this ANZAC Day, we pause to remember those who served. If you're heading to a dawn service this morning, pack an umbrella — showers are expected. We've also got the latest on a significant court decision from this week.

— Nathan, Editor

At a Glance

📰 Court upholds teenager's murder conviction

📍 South Bank parkrun + 4 more events

🍳 Recipe of the Week: Lemon Coconut Slice

🕰️ On this day in 1915: Australian and New Zealand forces landed at Gallipoli in Turkey,...

Today's Brisbane

Court upholds teenager's murder conviction

A Queensland court has rejected an appeal by the teen convicted of killing Vyleen White. The original 16-year sentence will stand after judges dismissed the challenge.

via ABC Brisbane

Childcare worker cleared of abuse charges

A Brisbane jury has acquitted Joshua James Capps on all charges including rape and indecent treatment. He had been accused of offences while employed at a northside centre.

via Brisbane Times

Glitter strip toughens stance on rough sleepers

Gold Coast council says its enforcement-focused approach to homelessness is delivering positive outcomes. A new report reveals the strategy behind moving people off Surfers Paradise streets.

via The Guardian Queensland

Around Australia

Wallaroos player honours family's war service

Piper Duck says wearing the green and gold on ANZAC Day carries special meaning because of her family's military background.

via ABC News

Energy approvals anger Victorian landholders

Regional communities say renewable projects are steamrolling local input despite broad support for clean power. Planning decisions have become a hot election topic.

via The Guardian Australia

Around the World

NATO responds to US suspension reports — The alliance says no mechanism exists to expel members after reports Washington may penalise Spain over Iran war.

via BBC World

Hunter killed during African safari — American millionaire Ernie Dosio died after being crushed by elephants while hunting antelope in Gabon.

via The Guardian World

What’s On: Weekends Out 🌲

Today: ANZAC Day — Dawn services, remembrance. Respectful and solemn tone. Lest we forget.

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Recipe of the Week

Every Saturday we share a recipe worth trying.

Lemon Coconut Slice

Serves Makes 16 pieces · 45 minutes plus cooling time

This tangy, sweet slice has been a morning tea favourite for generations. With its buttery base and zesty topping, it's sure to disappear quickly at your next get-together.

125g butter, softened, 1/2 cup caster sugar, 1 cup self-raising flour, 1/2 cup plain flour, 2 tbsp milk, 3 eggs, 1 cup caster sugar (extra), 1 1/2 cups desiccated coconut, Juice and zest of 2 lemons, 1 1/2 cups icing sugar, sifted, 20g butter, melted, 2-3 tbsp lemon juice

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line a 20cm x 30cm slice tin. Beat butter and sugar until pale, then fold through flours and milk. Press into tin and bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.

2. Meanwhile, whisk eggs, extra caster sugar, coconut, lemon juice and zest together. Pour over the warm base.

3. Bake for 20-25 minutes until topping is set and golden. The centre may still look slightly soft but will firm as it cools. Allow to cool completely in the tin.

4. For the icing, combine icing sugar, melted butter and enough lemon juice to make a spreadable consistency. Spread over cooled slice and allow to set before cutting into squares with a sharp knife.

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On This Day

Anniversary of

• Australian and New Zealand forces landed at Gallipoli in Turkey, beginning a campaign that would become central to both nations' identities. (1915)

• The Carnation Revolution in Portugal overthrew the Estado Novo regime, ending decades of dictatorship. (1974)

• Watson and Crick's paper describing the double helix structure of DNA was published in Nature. (1953)

• Israel completed its withdrawal from the Sinai Peninsula, returning it to Egypt under the Camp David Accords. (1982)

🎂 Born on this day: National day of remembrance Anzac Day (1915), American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald (1917), and American actor Al Pacino (1940).

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