Morning PostBrisbane Sunday, 26 April 2026 • Issue #664 |
Showers increasing throughout the day ☀️ UV 6.3 • 🌅 Sunset 5:21 PM |
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Good morning! Hope you're staying dry this Sunday. Today we're looking at a troubling prison report, a family's push to honour a Queensland war hero, and some active events to help you move this week. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Prison authorities let accused sex offenders remain with cellmates 📍 South Bank parkrun + 4 more events ✈️ Travel & Deals: Wendy Wu Tours: 2027 Japan cherry blossom departures with up to $2,000pp off and $99 deposit 🕰️ On this day in 1986: The Chernobyl nuclear reactor in Ukraine exploded, causing the... |
Today's Brisbane Queensland's Ombudsman has uncovered three cases where prisoners facing sexual assault allegations weren't separated from other inmates. The report raises serious questions about safety protocols in state correctional facilities. via ABC BrisbaneStan Walsh rescued a wounded comrade under heavy enemy fire but never received the Victoria Cross. His family is now campaigning for the upgrade, while his father's medals remain lost. via Brisbane TimesAustralians gathered at dawn services nationwide to mark 111 years since troops landed at Gallipoli. Memorial events honoured the fallen across cities and towns. via The Guardian Queensland |
Around Australia Indigenous leaders have slammed coordinated heckling at Anzac ceremonies in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. An army captain called the disruptions un-Australian and disrespectful. via The Guardian AustraliaThe Black Ferns overwhelmed the Wallaroos 40-5 in the first-ever Anzac Day Test between the women's teams yesterday. via ABC News |
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What’s On: Sport & Active ⚽ South Bank ParklandsEvery Saturday 7am Free weekly 5km community run or walk, all fitness levels welcome, no time limits or pressure. Free Gentle soccer at walking pace, designed for social fitness and conversation with others. Traditional country racing day with ANZAC commemorations and family-friendly atmosphere at Beaudesert track. Suncorp Stadium14 May – 17 May All 16 NRL teams play in Brisbane across one weekend — eight blockbuster matches. Lunchtime preview of State of Origin series with guest speakers, analysis and rugby league camaraderie. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Travel & Deals Every Sunday we share a holiday or travel deal worth knowing about. Fully escorted small-group tours from Australia covering Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima during peak sakura season. Includes return international flights, all accommodation, daily meals on classic tours, transport and expert local guides. Tours from 9 to 22 days, priced from $9,380pp twin share for the 9-day 'A Week in Japan' itinerary. Offer ends: Early bird offer — limited time 💡 Cherry blossom timing shifts year to year — late-March and early-April 2027 departures cover the peak window. Book early for the most popular dates. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What runs all day but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a bed but never sleeps?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Mediterranean fruit or its tree | | 6 Across Fabric made from flax | | 7 Across Chemically inactive |
Yesterday: 🧠 61 played · 💡 50 played · ✏️ 47 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The Chernobyl nuclear reactor in Ukraine exploded, causing the world's worst nuclear disaster. (1986) • The Geneva Conference on Indochina began, leading to the temporary division of Vietnam. (1954) • John Farnham's album Whispering Jack became the highest-selling Australian album of all time. (1988) • Robert Steinhäuser killed 16 people in a school shooting in Erfurt, Germany. (2002) 🎂 Born on this day: AFL footballer, Western Bulldogs Marcus Bontempelli (1995), Chinese martial artist and actor Jet Li (1963), and American comedian and actor Kevin James (1965). |
Brainteaser Answer
A river. |
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