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Morning PostCanberra Friday, 27 March 2026 • Issue #634 |
Rainy day ahead with showers throughout ☀️ UV 7 • 🌅 Sunset 7:05 PM |
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Happy Friday, Canberra. Rising fuel costs are pushing local families to seek emergency help at levels not seen since COVID, while builders warn the Middle East conflict is driving up material costs and threatening our housing targets. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 🌧️ 15°/6° — Rainy day ahead with showers throughout 📰 Fuel costs drive COVID-like surge in demand for emergency relief 👪 National Arboretum — Autumn Colours + 4 more events 📺 What We're Watching 🕰️ On this day in 1977: Two Boeing 747s collided on the runway at Tenerife airport in the... |
Today's Canberra Fuel costs drive COVID-like surge in demand for emergency reliefRising petrol and diesel prices are driving Canberra families to seek emergency assistance at alarming rates. Small businesses are facing tough decisions about whether to pass on higher costs to customers. The surge in demand for support echoes what we saw during the pandemic. via ABC CanberraHome building crunch as war pushes costs upThe Middle East conflict is pushing building material costs higher, and ACT builders are warning we could fall 1,240 homes short of targets. One builder says the situation is 'getting pretty scary' as the industry grapples with soaring expenses. via Canberra TimesConservation Council calls off Western Edge investigationThe ACT Conservation Council wants the government to abandon its investigation of the Western Edge for potential suburban development, warning that new housing there would be catastrophic for the environment. via RiotACT |
Around Australia Trans women athletes banned from competing in female Olympic eventsThe International Olympic Committee has announced transgender women will be banned from female Olympic events. Gender will now be determined by a one-time gene-screening test. via ABC NewsTropical Cyclone Narelle intensifies as it heads for WA coastCyclone Narelle is gaining strength with wind gusts forecast up to 275km/h as it approaches Western Australia. It's set to be the first cyclone in 20 years to make landfall across three Australian states and territories. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World Zelensky visits Saudi Arabia after offering Ukraine's drone expertise — There's renewed urgency for Ukraine to secure a drone deal as US focus increasingly shifts to Iran. via BBC World Two drone strikes kill 28 civilians in Sudan — A market in North Darfur and a truck carrying civilians in North Kordofan were hit as Sudan's civil war approaches its fourth year. via The Guardian World |
What's On Family & Grandkids Every Friday we share family-friendly outings around Canberra. FreeNational Arboretum, Forest Drive, until 31 May 94 forests of rare trees at peak colour, stunning city views and one of Canberra's best playgrounds SportOld Parliament House / Parliamentary Triangle, 11-12 April Australia's oldest city marathon with family-friendly Kids Dash through our iconic landmarks FamilyLady Denman Drive, Scrivener Dam Get up close with lions, tigers, giraffes and Australia's largest aquarium collection Family11 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls Miniature world showcasing hand-crafted buildings, model trains and beautiful gardens the kids will love FamilyVarious locations around the lake Bike rides, paddleboards, picnics and lakeside walks perfect for grandkids of all ages Got an event to share? Let us know → |
What We're Watching Every Friday we recommend something worth watching this weekend. Bay of FiresDrama · ABC iview Marta Dusseldorp stars in this gripping Tasmanian thriller about a corporate whistleblower who flees to a small coastal town with her teenage daughter, only to discover the locals harbour dangerous secrets. The stunning Tasmanian scenery provides a beautiful backdrop to this well-crafted drama that explores themes of reinvention and community. The Crown (Final Season)Drama · Netflix The acclaimed royal drama concludes with its sixth and final season, covering the tumultuous period of the late 1990s including Diana's final years and the aftermath of her death. Imelda Staunton delivers a masterful performance as the older Queen Elizabeth II, bringing dignity and complexity to this beautifully produced historical series. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A girl fell off a 15-metre ladder but didn't get hurt. How?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Medieval lance combat on horseback | | 6 Across 28.35 grams | | 7 Across Workers' organisation or marriage |
Yesterday 14 people played · Average time: 2m 52s |
On This Day Anniversary of • Two Boeing 747s collided on the runway at Tenerife airport in the Canary Islands, killing 583 people in aviation's deadliest accident. (1977) • A major earthquake measuring 9.2 struck Alaska, the most powerful earthquake recorded in North American history. (1964) • The Mount St. Helens volcano in Washington State began showing signs of activity after 123 years of dormancy. (1980) • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Viagra for treatment of erectile dysfunction. (1998) 🎂 Born on this day: American film director and screenwriter Quentin Tarantino (1963), British actor and star Michael York (1942), and American pop and R&B singer Mariah Carey (1969). |
Brainteaser Answer
She fell off the bottom rung. |
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One Last Smile  Successfully keeping a pot plant alive for six months feels like a genuine achievement. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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