Morning PostBrisbane Saturday, 9 May 2026 • Issue #677 |
Mostly sunny with a pleasant autumn day ahead ☀️ UV 5.6 • 🌅 Sunset 5:11 PM |
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Good morning! Hope you've got something fun planned for this beautiful Saturday. E-bike rules may be about to change, rail negotiations are finally moving, and we've got your weekend sorted with parkruns and day trips. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Lawmakers push back on e-bike speed cap plan 📍 South Bank parkrun + 5 more events 🍳 Recipe of the Week: Traditional Beef and Mushroom Pie 🕰️ On this day in 1901: The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall opened Australia's first federal... |
Today's Brisbane A parliamentary committee wants the proposed 10km/h e-bike limit applied only in busy pedestrian zones, not across all footpaths and shared paths. The recommendation could see the blanket restriction watered down significantly. via ABC BrisbaneMarathon negotiations have produced what both sides call progress in the ongoing rail standoff. Union officials say they're finally part of a process moving forward rather than stalling out. via Brisbane Times |
Around Australia Jim Chalmers says he's ready for the fight over his tax reform package. The treasurer expects opposition but remains relaxed about the generational shake-up. via ABC NewsKaty Gallagher says Tuesday's federal budget has been the most challenging of her career, with Labor already defending its negative gearing changes. via The Guardian Australia |
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What’s On: Weekends Out 🌲 Tomorrow: Mother's Day — Second Sunday of May in Australia. Celebrate mums. South Bank ParklandsEvery Saturday 7am Free weekly 5km community run or walk, no time limit, all ages and paces welcome. Free Musgrave Park, West End23 May – 24 May Celebrate fifty years of Queensland's beloved Greek festival with yiros, dancing, and Hellenic culture. Explore Gold Coast's lush rainforest hinterland, mountain villages, and scenic lookouts within ninety minutes' drive. Discover Scenic Rim's national parks, waterfalls, and nature trails, perfect for a peaceful day's escape. Plan a weekend exploring Scenic Rim's farm-gate produce, wineries, and country dining experiences. Browse farmers' markets and artisan stalls showcasing the best of Scenic Rim's seasonal harvest. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Recipe of the Week Every Saturday we share a recipe worth trying. Traditional Beef and Mushroom PieServes 6 · 2 hours Nothing beats a homemade pie with flaky golden pastry and rich, savoury filling. This recipe uses readily available ingredients and can be made ahead for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. 800g beef chuck steak, diced, 2 tbsp plain flour, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 large brown onion, diced, 300g button mushrooms, sliced, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 1½ cups beef stock, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed, 1 egg, beaten, Salt and pepper to taste Method 1. Toss beef in flour with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large pot and brown beef in batches. Set aside. 2. In the same pot, sauté onion until soft, then add mushrooms and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until mushrooms release their moisture. 3. Return beef to pot with stock, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer covered for 1 hour until beef is tender. Let cool completely—this helps prevent soggy pastry. 4. Preheat oven to 200°C. Spoon filling into a pie dish and cover with puff pastry, trimming edges and crimping with a fork. 5. Cut a small steam vent in the centre, brush with beaten egg, and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and puffed. 6. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving with mashed potatoes and peas for a proper Aussie dinner. |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What five-letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Australia · 7 questions · ~2 min What is the name of the Australian airline founded by Reg Ansett in 1936 that ceased operations in 2001? | A) Ansett Australia | | B) Trans Australia Airlines | | C) East-West Airlines | | D) Compass Airlines |
Yesterday: 🧠 97 played · 💡 88 played · ✏️ 86 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall opened Australia's first federal parliament in Melbourne. (1901) • The Duke of York opened the provisional Parliament House in Canberra. (1927) • The Channel Islands were liberated from German occupation. (1945) • Robert Schuman proposed the European Coal and Steel Community. (1950) 🎂 Born on this day: British singer Depeche Mode Dave Gahan (1962), American singer-songwriter Billy Joel (1949), and Australian cricket fast bowler Geoff Lawson (1957). |
Brainteaser Answer
Short. When you add 'e' and 'r', it becomes 'shorter'. |
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