Morning PostBrisbane Friday, 17 April 2026 • Issue #655 |
Sunny day ahead with a top of 32° ☀️ UV 7.4 • 🌅 Sunset 5:29 PM |
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Good morning! Coca-Cola's threat to walk away from Queensland's container scheme is raising eyebrows this morning, and we've got the latest on AFL helmet claims that have quietly disappeared. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Beverage giant threatens Queensland bottle scheme withdrawal 📍 Great and Small: Kindred Creatures in Indigenous Australian Art + 5 more events 📺 What We're Watching 🕰️ On this day in 1983: Bob Hawke led the Australian Labor Party to a landslide victory in... |
Today's Brisbane Coca-Cola says it may abandon the state's container refund program following proposed governance changes. The government has rejected calls to lift the 10-cent return rate. via ABC BrisbaneOne Nation has accumulated millions in taxpayer funding, but ex-candidates say the party prioritises its own coffers. Brisbane headquarters staff reportedly hold rank-and-file members in contempt. via The Guardian QueenslandHow well do you know Brisbane's Commonwealth Games history? This week's quiz challenges locals to remember the city's sporting mascot. via Brisbane Times |
Around Australia A helmet maker backed by the AFL has removed statements about preventing concussions. Consumer watchdog now faces a formal complaint about the marketing. via ABC NewsWith only two oil refineries left nationwide, overnight fire at Geelong facility raises questions about Australia's fuel independence and supply chain vulnerability. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What's On FreeGOMA, South Bank, until 16 Aug Powerful First Nations storytelling comes alive through contemporary art. No admission charge. MusicBrisbane Entertainment Centre, 28 Apr Grammy winners return with their first Australian shows in seven years. Full arena production. ArtsPlayhouse QPAC, 30 Apr to 10 May Lisa McCune and Debra Lawrance lead this fresh Australian take on the beloved classic. MusicRiverstage, 6 May Alternative metal pioneers bring their acclaimed live show back to Brisbane's iconic outdoor venue. SportSuncorp Stadium, 14-17 May All sixteen teams, eight matches, one incredible weekend. Rugby league's biggest festival returns. FestivalMusgrave Park, West End, 23-24 May Golden anniversary celebration with authentic food, traditional dancing and 50,000 expected guests. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
What We're Watching Every Friday we recommend something worth watching this weekend. The NewsreaderDrama Series · ABC iview Set in a 1980s Melbourne TV newsroom, this addictive series captures the era's big hair, shoulder pads, and breaking news culture. Anna Torv and Sam Reid deliver career-best performances in this love letter to Australian journalism. Lessons in ChemistryLimited Series · Apple TV+ Brie Larson shines as a 1960s chemist who becomes an unlikely cooking show host, challenging societal expectations along the way. A warmhearted story about science, feminism, and finding your voice. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A woman has seven daughters, and each daughter has a brother. How many children does she have?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Lettuce and tomato dish | | 6 Across Conscious or informed | | 7 Across Tag or sticker |
Yesterday: 🧠 53 played · 💡 44 played · ✏️ 41 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Bob Hawke led the Australian Labor Party to a landslide victory in the federal election, beginning his term as Prime Minister. (1983) • The Ford Mustang was officially launched at the New York World's Fair. (1964) • The Canadian Constitution was patriated from Britain under Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. (1982) • The Khmer Rouge captured Phnom Penh, beginning their brutal regime in Cambodia. (1975) 🎂 Born on this day: South Australian Premier, reformer Don Dunstan (1926), British-Argentine actress Olivia Hussey (1951), and American actress Jennifer Garner (1972). |
Brainteaser Answer
Eight — seven daughters and one son (they all share the same brother). |
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One Last Smile  The afternoon walk always gets earlier when daylight saving ends. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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