Morning PostBrisbane Monday, 13 April 2026 • Issue #651 |
Mostly sunny, UV 7.6 ☀️ UV 7.6 • 🌅 Sunset 5:33 PM |
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Good morning! Rising costs have some locals ditching their cars entirely — but it's not an option for everyone. Plus, we're asking: would you send money to an online romance? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 More Brisbane residents ditching cars as costs climb 🎨 Olafur Eliasson: Presence + 4 more events 🛡️ Scam Watch: Romance Scams on Dating Sites 🕰️ On this day in 1945: Allied forces liberated the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in... |
Today's Brisbane Rising ownership expenses are pushing some residents to rely solely on buses and trains. But transport gaps mean car-free living remains out of reach for many across the city. via ABC BrisbaneNatalie's plans hit a wall when council updated its flood mapping. The revised charts are now under independent review after widespread backlash from affected property owners. via Brisbane TimesThe rock legend plays a foreman facing factory closure in his revamped stage production, now featuring Shaggy. Critics found the show heartfelt but overly sentimental. via The Guardian Queensland |
Around Australia Shoppers are loading up on beans and long-life staples amid fears Middle East tensions could trigger price hikes and supply gaps. via The Guardian AustraliaOlympic medallist Jess Hull shook off her shock tumble in the 1500m to win the longer distance at the Athletics Championships. via ABC News |
Around the World |
What's On Arts & Exhibitions Every Monday we spotlight arts and exhibitions worth seeing around Brisbane. ExhibitionGOMA, South Bank, until 12 Jul Step inside a monochromatic light room and build a LEGO cityscape in this Brisbane-exclusive show. FreeGOMA, South Bank, until 18 Oct See the Venice Biennale Golden Lion winner — first Australian ever to claim the prestigious honour. FreeGOMA, South Bank, until 16 Aug First Nations artists share powerful stories about connection to country and wildlife through bold works. FreeMuseum of Brisbane, City Hall, until 30 Jun Peek inside 30 personal collections — from vintage dolls to Maroons memorabilia — all free. FamilyQueensland Museum Kurilpa, South Bank, until 31 Dec Kids can get hands-on with 130 million years of crocodile evolution and life-sized replicas. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Scam Watch Every Monday we help you spot the latest scams targeting Australians. Romance Scams on Dating SitesCriminals create fake profiles on dating websites and social media to build romantic relationships with victims over weeks or months. Once trust is established, they fabricate emergencies or opportunities, asking for money transfers, gift cards, or personal financial information to help with their 'crisis' or to meet in person. How to protect yourself: ✓ Never send money, gift cards, or personal financial details to someone you've only met online ✓ Be wary of people who quickly profess love or avoid phone/video calls ✓ Do a reverse image search on their photos - scammers often steal pictures from other people's profiles ✓ Meet in person in a public place before developing deeper feelings or trust |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What is seen in the middle of March and April that can't be seen at the beginning or end of either month?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 3 steps · ~2 min WERE → WAND Change one letter at a time · Par: 3 steps Yesterday: 🧠 77 played · 💡 47 played · ✏️ 49 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Allied forces liberated the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany. (1945) • An oxygen tank exploded on Apollo 13, forcing NASA to abort the moon landing mission. (1970) • Cyclone Trixie crossed the Northern Territory coast near Darwin, causing significant damage but no deaths. (1977) • The United States dropped the largest non-nuclear bomb, the MOAB, on an ISIS tunnel complex in Afghanistan. (2017) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian cricket captain Greg Chappell (1948), American actor Ron Perlman (1950), and Russian chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov (1963). |
Brainteaser Answer
The letter R. |
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One Last Smile  Peak autumn is needing a jumper at breakfast and a T-shirt by lunch. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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