Morning PostBrisbane Tuesday, 14 April 2026 • Issue #652 |
Partly cloudy with a pleasant top of 28° ☀️ UV 7.7 • 🌅 Sunset 5:32 PM |
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Good morning! A Brisbane CBD tower has sold for a fraction of its former value, while a critical support program for Indigenous youth faces closure. Plus we're asking: does Brisbane have Australia's best weather? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 CBD office tower fetches bargain price in downturn sale 🎭 Archie Moore: kith and kin + 5 more events 💬 Vote in this week's poll 🕰️ On this day in 1912: RMS Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic at 11:40 pm... |
Today's Brisbane A mostly vacant city office building has changed hands for less than half what it sold for a decade earlier. The tower once housed Boeing Defence and federal agencies before emptying out. via Brisbane TimesMurri Watch, which supports young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in watch houses, will close after losing government funding. The organization warns the closure creates serious safety risks for vulnerable children. via ABC Brisbane |
Around Australia Port Adelaide's Zak Butters will appear before the AFL Tribunal following allegedly abusive remarks directed at an umpire during a match. via ABC NewsThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrive for promotional events and charity visits including a children's hospital and war memorial tour. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What's On FreeGOMA, South Bank, until 18 Oct See the Venice Biennale Golden Lion winner — Australia's first — in this acclaimed installation. ExhibitionGOMA, South Bank, until 12 Jul Step inside stunning immersive installations including a mesmerizing monochromatic light room experience. FreeGOMA, South Bank, until 16 Aug Powerful First Nations stories told through vibrant contemporary and traditional artworks. FreeMuseum of Brisbane, City Hall, until 30 Jun Discover 3,000 treasures from dolls to footy memorabilia in 30 fascinating private collections. ComedyCitywide venues, 24 Apr to 24 May Five weeks of laughs with Rove, Dave Hughes, Celia Pacquola and 130+ comedians. FamilyQueensland Museum Kurilpa, South Bank, until 31 Dec Travel 130 million years with life-size croc replicas and hands-on interactive displays. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Your Say Every Tuesday we put a question to the vote. 📊 Today's Poll Is Brisbane's weather the best of any Australian capital? Hard to argue againstToo humid in summer📊 Yesterday's Poll Someone you met on a dating site says they love you but need money for a family emergency. What's your response? Refuse and report the profile as suspicious led with 81% (69 votes) |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 If a rooster lays an egg on the exact peak of a barn roof, which side does it roll down?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Stage play or TV series | | 6 Across One who defies authority | | 7 Across Cancel a mission |
Yesterday: 🧠 63 played · 💡 50 played · ✏️ 56 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • RMS Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic at 11:40 pm ship's time. (1912) • President Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre in Washington. (1865) • The USSR signed the Geneva Accords, agreeing to withdraw Soviet forces from Afghanistan. (1988) • A severe hailstorm struck Sydney, causing $1.7 billion in insured damages, Australia's costliest natural disaster at the time. (1999) 🎂 Born on this day: American baseball pitcher Greg Maddux (1966), American Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody (1973), and Australian cricketer David Hope (1940). |
Brainteaser Answer
Neither — roosters don't lay eggs. |
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One Last Smile  Southbank's wheel keeps turning, just like the tourists asking where the beach is. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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