Morning PostBrisbane Sunday, 19 April 2026 • Issue #657 |
Mostly sunny with a pleasant top of 28° ☀️ UV 6.7 • 🌅 Sunset 5:27 PM |
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Good morning Brisbane. A lovely Sunday ahead with sunshine and 28 degrees — perfect for getting out. Today we cover the cruise ship mystery off Moreton Island, plus your guide to what's on this week. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Passenger vanishes from cruise ship near Moreton Island 📍 Mumford & Sons + 5 more events ✈️ Travel & Deals: Tasmania Spirit Ferry + Accommodation Packages: Devonport to Melbourne from $189pp 🕰️ On this day in 1995: The Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was destroyed... |
Today's Brisbane Authorities are searching for a man who disappeared from a Sydney-bound Carnival vessel off the Queensland coast. A Tasmanian woman travelling on the same ship has died in separate circumstances. via Brisbane TimesPolice took demonstrators into custody at a Saturday protest in the city after they used slogans prohibited under state law. Offenders could face up to two years behind bars. via ABC BrisbaneAuthorities arrested people for chanting and showing banned phrases during a weekend demonstration. The detentions mark the first major use of Queensland's controversial speech restrictions. via The Guardian Queensland |
Around Australia The Wallaroos fell 33-12 to the USA Eagles after Kansas City storms pushed kick-off back nearly three hours in their Pacific Four clash. via ABC NewsTwenty people were detained after using phrases now banned under legislation that carries a maximum two-year jail term for violators. via SBS News |
Around the World |
What's On MusicBrisbane Entertainment Centre, 28 April Grammy winners return for their first Australian arena shows since 2019 ArtsPlayhouse QPAC, 30 April to 10 May Lisa McCune and Debra Lawrance star in this beloved Southern drama MusicRiverstage, 6 May Alternative metal legends bring their powerhouse live show back to Brisbane SportSuncorp Stadium, 14-17 May All 16 teams clash in eight blockbuster matches across one massive weekend FestivalMusgrave Park, 23-24 May Golden anniversary celebration with yiros, loukoumades, dancing and 50,000 attendees expected FreeMuseum of Brisbane, until 30 June Over 3,000 treasures from 30 private collections including dolls and rugby memorabilia Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Travel & Deals Every Sunday we share a holiday or travel deal worth knowing about. Explore Tasmania's natural beauty with Spirit of Tasmania's drive-on ferry packages including return vehicle transport and overnight cabin accommodation. Perfect for couples wanting to bring their car and explore at their own pace, with packages including 3-5 nights Tasmanian accommodation. Offer ends: Limited time 💡 Book a cabin with window for the best Bass Strait crossing experience and pack layers for the overnight journey. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What is always in front of you but can't be seen?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 3 steps · ~2 min MANE → CUTE Change one letter at a time · Par: 3 steps Yesterday: 🧠 55 played · 💡 49 played · ✏️ 49 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was destroyed by a truck bomb, killing 168 people. (1995) • Advance Australia Fair was proclaimed as Australia's national anthem, replacing God Save the Queen. (1984) • The first Australian concert of Led Zeppelin took place at Festival Hall in Brisbane. (1971) • The American Revolutionary War began with the Battles of Lexington and Concord. (1775) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian tennis champion Evonne Goolagong Cawley (1951), American actress Jayne Mansfield (1933), and American actress Ashley Judd (1968). |
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