Morning PostBrisbane Saturday, 4 April 2026 • Issue #642 |
Partly cloudy with pleasant conditions ☀️ UV 8.5 • 🌅 Sunset 5:43 PM |
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Happy Easter Saturday! Today we're celebrating a Redcliffe teenager who's just made Australian sporting history with the Philadelphia Phillies, and we've got your weekend forecast sorted. Plus, biscuits or slices—let us know your baking preference below. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Redcliffe teen makes history with Major League Baseball contract 🎭 South Bank parkrun + 5 more events 🍳 Recipe of the Week: Anzac-Inspired Oat and Date Slice 🕰️ On this day in 1975: Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in Albuquerque,... |
Today's Brisbane Redcliffe teen makes history with Major League Baseball contractPatrick Crotty, 17, has achieved what he calls a 'dream come true'—becoming the first Australian to secure a professional baseball contract for the 2026 season. The young athlete has signed with the Philadelphia Phillies, marking a remarkable milestone for Australian baseball. It's a proud moment for the Redcliffe community and Australian sport. via ABC BrisbaneWoman found safe after Brisbane River disappearanceA woman who went missing in the Brisbane River has been found safe several kilometres downstream from where she disappeared. The incident was part of a difficult start to the Easter long weekend, which has seen multiple fatal accidents across Queensland. via Brisbane Times |
Around Australia Fremantle holds on in thriller as Adelaide's final shot hits the postThe Dockers coughed up a five-goal lead before Adelaide's James Borlase hit the post with just 30 seconds remaining, giving Fremantle a heart-stopping win on Good Friday. via ABC NewsNative foods industry facing questions about Indigenous leadershipInterest in bush foods is booming, but some say a lack of Indigenous leadership and 'black cladding' are plaguing the business. Industry voices stress it's not just about products, but about people, story and respect. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World Artemis II crew captures stunning Earth image from space — The crew aboard the Orion capsule captured a spectacular photograph of Earth as they head towards the Moon. via BBC World |
What's On FreeSouth Bank Parklands, Every Saturday 7am Free weekly 5km community run or walk with no time limit—all welcome. FreeGOMA, South Bank, until 18 Oct The Venice Biennale Golden Lion-winning project by Australia's first recipient of the prestigious award. ExhibitionGOMA, South Bank, until 12 Jul Immersive installations including a monochromatic yellow light room and interactive LEGO city—Brisbane exclusive. FreeGOMA, South Bank, until 16 Aug Bold First Nations storytelling through stunning Indigenous Australian art. FreeMuseum of Brisbane, City Hall, until 30 Jun Over 3,000 treasured items from 30 remarkable private collections across Queensland. FreeQueensland Museum Kurilpa, South Bank, until 31 Dec Hands-on STEM activities for kids in a dedicated interactive zone. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Recipe of the Week Every Saturday we share a recipe worth trying. Anzac-Inspired Oat and Date SliceServes 12 · 35 minutes A delightful twist on the classic Anzac flavours that's perfect with a cuppa and easier to slice than traditional biscuits. 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup plain flour, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup desiccated coconut, 1 cup chopped dates, 125g butter, 2 tbsp golden syrup, 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda, 2 tbsp boiling water Method 1. Preheat oven to 180°C and line a 20cm square tin with baking paper. 2. Combine oats, flour, sugar, coconut and dates in a large bowl. 3. Melt butter and golden syrup together in a saucepan. 4. Dissolve bicarbonate of soda in boiling water and add to butter mixture. 5. Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients and mix well. 6. Press firmly into prepared tin and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. 📊 Today's Poll When baking treats, do you prefer slices or individual biscuits? SlicesIndividual biscuits📊 Yesterday's Poll Do you prefer watching programmes that make you think deeply or ones that provide gentle comfort? Provide gentle comfort led with 56% |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 If two's company and three's a crowd, what are four and five?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 3 steps · ~2 min FIRE → LAKE Change one letter at a time · Par: 3 steps Yesterday: 🧠 37 played · 💡 26 played · ✏️ 23 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (1975) • Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. (1968) • The North Atlantic Treaty was signed in Washington, establishing NATO. (1949) • President Ronald Reagan called for a permanent ban on anti-satellite weapons testing. (1984) 🎂 Born on this day: American actor Robert Downey Jr. (1965) and American actor Craig T. Nelson (1944). |
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