Morning PostBrisbane Monday, 20 April 2026 • Issue #658 |
Sunny and pleasant with moderate UV ☀️ UV 6.6 • 🌅 Sunset 5:26 PM |
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Good morning! A third of hospital beds in one Queensland region aren't available for patients, and a longtime volunteer monitoring toxic algae has been told to stop. We're also asking: have you spotted investment scams online? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Third of hospital beds unavailable in Valley region 📍 Great and Small: Kindred Creatures + 5 more events 🛡️ Scam Watch: Cryptocurrency Investment Scams 🕰️ On this day in 1902: Marie and Pierre Curie isolated the radioactive element radium in... |
Today's Brisbane Lockyer Valley residents are travelling elsewhere for care as data shows 13 of the area's 41 hospital beds regularly can't accept new admissions. Community leaders are pushing for a new facility. via ABC BrisbaneA fisherman who's tracked toxic algae in Moreton Bay for three decades has been directed to halt his testing. Greg witnessed major blooms in the 1990s and fears their return. via Brisbane Times |
Around Australia Former Dragons star Zac Lomax started his first Super Rugby match for Western Force, delivering a performance that justified his code switch. via ABC NewsSydney commuters walked past Bikram Lama's body in St James station tunnel for days, exposing critical gaps in homelessness support services. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What's On FreeGOMA, South Bank, until 16 Aug First Nations artists share powerful stories through contemporary Indigenous art MusicBrisbane Entertainment Centre, 28 Apr Grammy winners return with their first Australian arena shows in seven years ArtsPlayhouse QPAC, 30 Apr–10 May Lisa McCune and Debra Lawrance star in this beloved Southern friendship story MusicRiverstage, 6 May Alternative metal legends bring their atmospheric sound back to Brisbane SportSuncorp Stadium, 14–17 May All 16 teams play eight blockbuster matches across one massive weekend FestivalMusgrave Park, West End, 23–24 May Golden anniversary celebration with traditional food, dance and 50,000 festival-goers expected Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Scam Watch Every Monday we help you spot the latest scams targeting Australians. Cryptocurrency Investment ScamsFraudsters are using fake celebrity endorsements and slick websites to lure Australians into bogus cryptocurrency schemes promising guaranteed high returns. They often start with a small investment that appears to grow rapidly, convincing you to invest larger amounts before disappearing with your money. These scams are costing Australians over $150 million annually. How to protect yourself: ✓ Be extremely wary of any investment promising guaranteed returns or 'get rich quick' opportunities - if it sounds too good to be true, it is ✓ Check the ASIC register at asic.gov.au to verify any financial adviser or investment company before handing over money ✓ Never invest based on social media ads or cold calls - do your own independent research and seek advice from a licensed financial adviser 📊 Today's Poll Have you seen crypto or investment scams on social media? Yes, constantlyNot really📊 Yesterday's Poll Which Tasmanian experience appeals to you more? MONA and Hobart's food scene led with 73% |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A clerk at a butcher shop is 180cm tall and wears size 12 shoes. What does he weigh?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Understand or hold firmly | | 6 Across Countryside; not urban | | 7 Across Debate or quarrel |
Yesterday: 🧠 56 played · 💡 51 played · ✏️ 35 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Marie and Pierre Curie isolated the radioactive element radium in Paris. (1902) • Australian yachtsman Alec Rose completed his solo circumnavigation of the world in his yacht Lively Lady. (1968) • The Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, causing the worst oil spill in US history. (2010) • The Ludlow Massacre occurred when the Colorado National Guard attacked a tent colony of striking coal miners. (1914) 🎂 Born on this day: British Olympic runner Sebastian Coe (1956), American actress Jessica Lange (1949), and Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr (1983). |
Brainteaser Answer
Meat — he works at a butcher shop. |
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One Last Smile  The perfect morning walk: just brisk enough to justify a second biscuit with tea. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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