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Rowing venue gets international backing, plus a footy first and super savings ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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Thursday, 26 March 2026  •  Issue #633

☀️33°/20°
Mostly sunny with a top of 33°. UV index high at 9.3.
☀️ UV 9.3  •  🌅 Sunset 5:53 PM
 

Morning! International rowing bodies are backing our Olympic plans, a former Brisbane Lion makes history, and we're asking about your super strategy today. Let's dive in.

— Nathan, Editor

At a Glance

☀️ 33°/20° — Mostly sunny with a top of 33°. UV index high at 9.3.

📰 International bodies publicly back Rockhampton Olympic rowing venue

🛒 West End Market (Davies Park) + 4 more events

💰 Money Matters: Maximise Your Super with Salary Sacrifice Before You Retire

🕰️ On this day in 1979: The Camp David Accords were signed by Egypt and Israel, formally...

Today's Brisbane

International bodies publicly back Rockhampton Olympic rowing venue

World Rowing has thrown its support behind the controversial Fitzroy River site chosen for the 2032 Olympic rowing events. The Queensland government has now revealed its preferred course options for the central Queensland venue, aiming to quiet concerns about the location's suitability.

via ABC Brisbane

Queensland government faces criticism over proposed ebike limits

New legislation proposing age, speed and licensing limits on ebikes has drawn fire from advocates who say it shows 'car brain' thinking. Critics warn the rules could limit transport options for non-drivers and discourage people seeking relief from the fuel crisis.

via The Guardian Queensland

Around Australia

Former Brisbane Lion Leigh Ryswyk becomes first openly gay AFL player

In a groundbreaking moment for Australian football, former Brisbane Lions player Leigh Ryswyk has become the first AFL player, past or present, to come out as gay.

via ABC News

High fuel costs expected to linger beyond Iran war

Australians should brace for high fuel prices to continue well after conflict in Iran ends, with rising inflation and unemployment potentially making the economic impact worse than the post-Covid cost-of-living crisis.

via The Guardian Australia

Around the World

Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial — A US court has awarded a woman $3 million in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other social media addiction cases.

via BBC World

What's On

Markets & Food

Every Thursday we feature markets and food events around Brisbane.

Free

West End Market (Davies Park)

Davies Park, West End | Every Saturday 6am-1pm

Brisbane's most popular community market with local growers, food trucks and creative makers.

Free

Jan Powers Farmers Markets

Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm | Every Sunday 7am-1pm

Voted Brisbane's top market experience for fresh local produce and specialty foods.

Food

Eat Street Northshore

Hamilton | Friday-Saturday 4pm-10pm, Sunday 4pm-9pm

Riverside food market with 70+ traders, themed bars and eclectic shops ($6 entry).

Food

Eid at Eat Street – Markets & Food Festival

Eat Street Northshore, Hamilton

Special celebration combining traditional Eid festivities with Eat Street's vibrant food scene.

Market

The Curated Market, Newstead

Newstead

Hand-picked artisan stallholders offering unique food, design and lifestyle goods.

Got an event to share? Let us know →

Money Matters

Every Thursday we share a practical money tip.

Maximise Your Super with Salary Sacrifice Before You Retire

Source: Australian Taxation Office

Are you currently using salary sacrifice to boost your super?

Yes, I'm maximising itNo, but I'm considering it

Daily Brainteaser

🧩

What word is always spelled incorrectly in every dictionary?

Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition.

Daily Games

💡 Today's Featured Game

Word Ladder

3 steps · ~2 min

LIME → MINT

Change one letter at a time · Par: 3 steps

Play Word Ladder →
🧠 Trivia · Food & Drink · 7 Qs→
What is the main ingredient in the Scottish dish haggis?
✏️ Crossword · 5×5 Mini→
1 Across: Stage or period of development

On This Day

Anniversary of

• The Camp David Accords were signed by Egypt and Israel, formally ending 30 years of war. (1979)

• Thirty-nine members of the Heaven's Gate cult died in a mass suicide in California. (1997)

• Vladimir Putin was elected President of Russia for the first time. (2000)

• The Melissa computer virus was released, infecting millions of computers worldwide. (1999)

🎂 Born on this day: American Motown singer and performer Diana Ross (1944), American actor who played Spock Leonard Nimoy (1931), and British actress and star Keira Knightley (1985).

Brainteaser Answer
The word 'incorrectly.'

One Last Smile

One Last Smile illustration

Spotting Mount Coot-tha from the Gateway still counts as mountain views.

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