Morning PostBrisbane Wednesday, 8 April 2026 • Issue #646 |
Sunny and warm with UV index 8.1, sunset 5:38 PM ☀️ UV 8.1 • 🌅 Sunset 5:38 PM |
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Good morning! Queensland's new property disclosure laws are creating headaches for buyers and sellers alike, while the cost of filling your tank continues to climb. Plus, we've got your arts and culture fix for the week ahead. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Property disclosure rules spark buyer frustration 🎭 The Last Ship (featuring Sting) + 5 more events 💪 Health & Wellness: Strength Training Twice a Week Keeps Bones Strong 🕰️ On this day in 1973: Pablo Picasso, Spanish artist and co-founder of Cubism, died at age... |
Today's Brisbane Queensland's new seller disclosure scheme, launched last August, is causing unexpected problems in the property market. Real estate agents say the laws are encouraging gazumping—where sellers accept higher offers after agreeing to a price—and forcing buyers to pay for unnecessary inspections and legal costs before they've even secured a property. via ABC BrisbaneCharacter homes on a heritage-listed Brisbane street could make way for new terrace housing under a development proposal. The local councillor says losing these historic properties would hit the community hard, though details of which street and how many homes are affected haven't been released yet. via Brisbane Times |
Around Australia Recently retired rugby union player Mel Kawa has opened up about the emotional toll of promoting a sport she loved while earning just $2,000 to play it professionally. She regularly broke down in tears struggling to reconcile her passion with the financial reality of women's elite sport. via ABC NewsAn RMIT student is facing misconduct proceedings after allegedly posting video of the university's defence research centre to a pro-Palestinian Instagram account, claiming the institution is complicit in genocide. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What's On ArtsGlasshouse Theatre, QPAC, until 3 May Sting performs in his own musical about a Tyneside shipyard—an Australian exclusive. ExhibitionGOMA, South Bank, until 12 Jul Step into a yellow light room and build a LEGO city in this immersive art experience. FreeGOMA, South Bank, until 18 Oct Australia's first Venice Biennale Golden Lion winner brings his celebrated work home—free entry. FreeMuseum of Brisbane, City Hall, until 30 Jun Peek inside 30 remarkable private collections, from vintage dolls to rugby league treasures. FamilyQueensland Museum Kurilpa, South Bank, until 31 Dec Meet full-scale croc replicas and trace 130 million years of prehistoric predators. FreeGOMA, South Bank, until 16 Aug Bold First Nations storytelling through art celebrating connection between people and animals. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Health & Wellness Every Wednesday we share a tip for living well. Strength Training Twice a Week Keeps Bones StrongJust two 30-minute strength training sessions per week can help prevent bone loss and reduce fracture risk by up to 15%. You can start with resistance bands, light weights, or bodyweight exercises like wall push-ups - the key is consistency rather than intensity. Source: Osteoporosis Australia |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 The more you take, the more you leave behind. What are they?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Theatre production or crisis | | 6 Across James Dean without a cause | | 7 Across Cancel a mission |
Yesterday: 🧠 49 played · 💡 38 played · ✏️ 36 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Pablo Picasso, Spanish artist and co-founder of Cubism, died at age 91 in Mougins, France. (1973) • Advance Australia Fair was proclaimed as Australia's national anthem by Governor-General Sir Ninian Stephen. (1983) • World Expo 88 opened in Brisbane, attracting more than 15 million visitors over six months. (1988) • Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher died following a stroke at age 87. (2013) 🎂 Born on this day: British musician Julian Lennon (1963), American actress Robin Wright (1966), and English darts champion Trina Gulliver (1969). |
Brainteaser Answer
Footsteps. |
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One Last Smile  The petrol station coffee is surprisingly good, and we'll tell everyone. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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