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Morning PostCanberra Saturday, 28 March 2026 • Issue #635 |
Partly cloudy today, sunny tomorrow reaching 22° ☀️ UV 7.7 • 🌅 Sunset 7:04 PM |
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Good morning! A distressing incident at Canberra Centre has police investigating after teenagers brandished weapons at shoppers last night. We've also got updates on a hit-and-run sentencing, an investigation into caesarean rates, and some brilliant theatre coming your way. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Teenagers brandish knives, hammer at Canberra shopping centre 🎭 The Great Gatsby: A Jazz Ballet Odyssey + 2 more events 🍳 Recipe of the Week: Classic Lamb Shank and Vegetable Stew 🕰️ On this day in 1979: A partial meltdown occurred at the Three Mile Island nuclear power... |
Today's Canberra Teenagers brandish knives, hammer at Canberra shopping centrePolice were called to Canberra Centre around 6:20pm yesterday after reports of a group of young people involved in a disturbance, brandishing knives and a hammer. The incident has left shoppers rattled and authorities are investigating. No injuries have been reported. via ABC CanberraHealth boss investigating C-section spike at Centenary HospitalCanberra Health Services is looking into a concerning spike in caesarean section births at the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children. In some months of 2025, half of all mothers underwent C-sections, prompting questions about clinical practices and maternal choice. via RiotACT |
Around Australia Socceroos snatch late win as teen debutant impressesJordy Bos scored a late winner against Cameroon in Sydney as the Socceroos tune up for the World Cup. Eighteen-year-old Lucas Herrington impressed on debut in a promising sign ahead of the tournament. via ABC News |
Around the World UN chief calls for probe into Iran school strike that killed 168 — UN human rights chief Volker Türk says the strike that killed at least 168 people, mostly children, "evoked a visceral horror" and demands investigation. via BBC World |
What's On Theatre & Performance Every Saturday we spotlight theatre and performances around Canberra. BalletCanberra Theatre Centre, 8-12 April Fitzgerald's Jazz Age masterpiece reimagined through dance and 1920s glamour. ShakespeareCanberra Theatre Centre, 10-18 April A modern reimagining set in 1990s Eastern Europe with Leon Ford and Peter Carroll. DanceCanberra Theatre Centre, 23-27 May Three powerful works from Australia's premier First Nations contemporary dance company. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Recipe of the Week Every Saturday we share a recipe worth trying. Classic Lamb Shank and Vegetable StewServes 4 · 2 hours 30 minutes This tender, warming stew brings back memories of Sunday dinners and fills the house with the most wonderful aromas. 4 lamb shanks, 2 tbsp plain flour, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 large onion, diced, 3 carrots, chopped, 3 potatoes, cubed, 2 cups beef stock, 1 cup red wine, 2 tsp fresh rosemary, Salt and pepper to taste Method 1. Dust lamb shanks with flour and brown in oil in a large heavy-based pot. 2. Add onion and cook until softened, then add vegetables and herbs. 3. Pour in stock and wine, bring to boil then reduce heat to low. 4. Cover and simmer for 2 hours until meat falls off the bone. 5. Season to taste and serve with crusty bread or mashed potato. 6. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving for best flavour. 📊 Today's Poll For slow-cooked meals, do you prefer lamb or beef? LambBeef |
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Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Australia · 7 questions · ~2 min What Australian slang term refers to a remote, sparsely populated rural area? | A) The Bush | | B) The Scrub | | C) The Outback | | D) The Never-Never |
Yesterday 32 people played · Average score: 5/7 |
On This Day Anniversary of • A partial meltdown occurred at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania. (1979) • A major earthquake measuring 8.6 struck near Sumatra, Indonesia, killing over 1,300 people. (2005) • Henri Fabre became the first person to fly a seaplane, taking off from water near Martigues, France. (1910) • The Spanish Civil War ended with the surrender of Madrid to Francisco Franco's Nationalist forces. (1939) 🎂 Born on this day: American country music star Reba McEntire (1955), American pop singer and actress Lady Gaga (1986), and American actor and comedian Vince Vaughn (1970). |
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