Morning PostBrisbane Thursday, 9 April 2026 • Issue #647 |
Mostly sunny with a top of 30° ☀️ UV 8 • 🌅 Sunset 5:37 PM |
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Good morning! Brisbane suburbs are about to go vertical with new high-rise plans, rail commuters face extended track closures, and there's an entire outback Queensland town on the market for less than a Brisbane apartment. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 High-rise apartments coming to suburban Brisbane 🛒 West End Market + 3 more events 💰 Money Matters: Could You Qualify for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card? 🕰️ On this day in 1865: Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General... |
Today's Brisbane Brisbane Council has unveiled plans allowing apartment towers in suburban centres as the city prepares for a population boom over the next 15 years. The 'tall over sprawl' approach aims to accommodate growth, but questions remain about whether these new units will actually be affordable for everyday Brisbanites. The plan marks a significant shift in how our suburban neighbourhoods will look and feel. via ABC BrisbaneCooladdi, an outback town with a population of two, is up for sale. For less than many Brisbane apartments, you get a pub, post office, shop — and the job of running all three. It's more than 800km west of Brisbane, has its own postcode, and the new owner becomes postie, publican, cook and shopkeeper all at once. via The Guardian Queensland |
Around Australia Truckies are reporting a worrying trend: diesel siphoning and drive-offs are on the rise. Industry bosses say it's a sign people are getting desperate as living costs climb, though official police data hasn't caught up yet to confirm the pattern. via The Guardian AustraliaBen Roberts-Smith will remain in custody after being arrested on charges relating to the alleged murder of unarmed Afghan civilians between 2009 and 2012. The 47-year-old appeared in court and was denied bail. via SBS News |
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What's On Markets & Food Every Thursday we feature markets and food events around Brisbane. FreeDavies Park, West End · Every Saturday 6am-1pm Brisbane's beloved Saturday ritual with local growers, food trucks and handmade treasures FreeBrisbane Powerhouse, New Farm · Every Sunday 7am-1pm Voted Brisbane's best market for fresh local produce and specialty food stalls FoodHamilton · Every Fri-Sat 4-10pm, Sun 4-9pm Seventy food traders, themed bars and riverside vibes for just $6 entry FestivalEat Street Northshore, Hamilton Special Eid celebration markets with festive food and cultural flavour Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Money Matters Every Thursday we share a practical money tip. Could You Qualify for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card?If you're over Age Pension age but don't qualify for the full pension due to assets, you might still be eligible for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card. It offers cheaper prescriptions, bulk-billed doctor visits, and other health concessions. Check the income test limits on the Services Australia website — many self-funded retirees miss out simply because they don't apply. Source: Services Australia 📊 Today's Poll Do you have a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card? YesNo📊 Yesterday's Poll What type of strength training sounds more appealing to start with? Resistance bands at home led with 53% (51 votes) |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What is full of holes but still holds water?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Food & Drink · 7 questions · ~2 min What is the name of the thick Spanish tomato-based cold soup traditionally served in summer? | A) Minestrone | | B) Gazpacho | | C) Vichyssoise | | D) Borscht |
Yesterday: 🧠 60 played · 💡 48 played · ✏️ 51 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, effectively ending the American Civil War. (1865) • Japanese forces captured Bataan in the Philippines, leading to the infamous Bataan Death March of Allied prisoners. (1942) • Australian swimmer Dawn Fraser set a new world record for the 100-metre freestyle at the Australian Championships in Adelaide. (1960) • The Australian Labor Party, led by Paul Keating, won a historic fifth consecutive federal election victory. (1992) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian cricket legend Dennis Lillee (1949), American Playboy founder Hugh Hefner (1926), and Spanish golf champion Seve Ballesteros (1957). |
Brainteaser Answer
A sponge. |
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One Last Smile  The Kangaroo Point Cliffs: where tourists abseil and locals just watch. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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