Morning PostCanberra Sunday, 5 April 2026 • Issue #643 |
Partly cloudy with a mild top of 21° ☀️ UV 7.2 • 🌅 Sunset 5:53 PM |
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Happy Easter Sunday! Whether you're gathering with family or enjoying a quiet long weekend, we've got your Canberra news sorted — including a new rental model hitting the capital and a Yass icon getting fresh life. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 1500 new apartments you can't ever buy 🎭 Wangka Wakanutja: The Story of Papunya + 4 more events ✈️ Travel & Deals: Celebrity Edge: 10-night Great Barrier Reef cruise from Sydney — 75% off 2nd guest 🕰️ On this day in 1976: Reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes died aboard a plane travelling... |
Today's Canberra 1500 new apartments you can't ever buyA new 'build-to-rent' model is gaining momentum across Canberra, with developers planning 1500 apartments designed exclusively for long-term renters. The model promises stable tenancies and professional management, but you'll never own the keys. It's a significant shift in how the capital approaches housing supply. via Canberra TimesHistoric Yass pub gets $20 million rebuildThe Commercial Hotel in Yass has been given the green light for a major transformation. A $20 million rebuild will bring new life to the historic Comur Street site, marking a significant investment in the region's hospitality scene. via RiotACT |
Around Australia Swimmer returns from career-threatening injurySam Williamson is back in the pool after a devastating knee injury that left his kneecap 'halfway up his thigh'. The world champion is now eyeing a Commonwealth Games comeback and says hot cross buns played an unexpected role in his recovery. via ABC News |
Around the World US fighter jet shot down over Iran — One pilot has been rescued but a second crew member remains missing after Iranian forces downed a US military aircraft, according to state media reports. via BBC World |
What's On FreeNational Library of Australia, until 11 Oct Decades of Papunya community efforts to record language and culture through stories, drawings and photographs. ClassCanberra Learn the art of creating the perfect sourdough loaf from scratch. WorkshopCanberra Get creative and paint your own pottery in a relaxed, guided workshop. ClassCanberra Discover holistic approaches and natural treatments for managing menopause symptoms. ClassCanberra Master the fundamentals of coffee making from bean selection to brewing techniques. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Travel & Deals Every Sunday we share a holiday or travel deal worth knowing about. Sail roundtrip from Sydney on Celebrity Edge visiting Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Port Douglas, and Willis Island. Ten nights exploring the Queensland coast and Great Barrier Reef on one of the newest premium ships at sea. Currently offering 75% off the second guest plus up to $700 in bonus savings — ideal for couples. 💡 Multiple 2026 departure dates available — November sailings tend to offer the best weather for reef snorkelling. Book a balcony cabin for sunrise views over the Coral Sea. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 I'm tall when I'm young and short when I'm old. What am I?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Granny Smith or Pink Lady | | 6 Across Simple and unadorned | | 7 Across Decorator's liquid |
Yesterday: 🧠 41 played · 💡 37 played · ✏️ 35 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes died aboard a plane travelling from Acapulco to Houston at age 70. (1976) • A Qantas Boeing 747 flew from London to Sydney in a record time of 17 hours and 3 minutes during its Bicentennial flight. (1988) • Charlton Heston, American actor and political activist, died at age 84 in Beverly Hills. (2008) • Demonstrations began outside Parliament House in Canberra following the Mabo High Court case, which would soon overturn terra nullius. (1992) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian cricket wicket-keeper Ian Healy (1964), Australian NFL player Colin Scotts (1963), and Swedish ABBA singer Agnetha Fältskog (1950). |
Brainteaser Answer
A candle. |
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One Last Smile  The dog gets three walks, but your own doctor's appointment is six months overdue. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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