Morning PostCanberra Sunday, 3 May 2026 • Issue #671 |
Showers increasing, rain on the way tomorrow ☀️ UV 4.3 • 🌅 Sunset 5:19 PM |
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Good morning! Today we're looking at transport inspectors who won't fine you, pharmacists with expanded powers, and a heartbreaking reminder about road safety. Plus: your weekly dose of parkrun and Pacific island dreaming. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Family's plea after fatal crash: concentrate when you're driving 📍 parkrun Canberra + 5 more events ✈️ Travel & Deals: Cook Islands Hosted Small-Group Escape: 7 days from $4,899pp, $2,000 deposit 🕰️ On this day in 1901: The first Australian federal parliament opened in Melbourne's Royal... |
Today's Canberra Relatives of a motorcyclist killed two years ago say staying fully focused behind the wheel is literally the difference between life and death. An ACT woman was found guilty of culpable driving over his death. via ABC CanberraYou'll see more inspectors on light rail and buses, but the government isn't issuing fines for fare evasion just yet. Officials say the focus remains on compliance education. via Canberra TimesA decade after Territory pharmacists started giving flu shots, their responsibilities have expanded again. They can now help with minor skin issues and provide more contraceptive options. via RiotACT |
Around Australia Chris Fagan has blasted a 'hero' parent who leaked Brisbane's private strategy notes on Essendon players before their match. via ABC NewsAnthony Marsh appears set to win Nepean, handing opposition leader Jess Wilson a significant boost ahead of the state election. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What’s On: Sport & Active ⚽ This week: Mother's Day — Second Sunday of May in Australia. Celebrate mums. Lake Burley Griffin (and 10+ other Canberra locations)Every Saturday 8am Free timed 5km run or walk every Saturday morning at 10+ locations — all ages and abilities welcome. Free Gentle introductory Tai Chi session outdoors on Uni Avenue — perfect for improving balance and relaxation. Cheer on the Brumbies in this exciting Super Rugby Pacific clash at home. Experience the energy of Super Rugby Pacific as the Brumbies take on Moana Pasifika. Celebrate local football legends at this special Hall of Fame induction ceremony and gala. Join the Rams rugby community celebrating six decades of local sport and camaraderie. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Travel & Deals Every Sunday we share a holiday or travel deal worth knowing about. A 7-day hosted small-group tour of Rarotonga and Aitutaki with a maximum of 20 travellers, departing Sydney 24 September 2026. Includes return flights via Auckland, five nights beachfront with breakfast, the Te Vara Nui cultural dinner show, an island orientation tour, the Muri night markets, and all airport transfers. Currently bookable with a reduced $2,000pp deposit to lock it in. Offer ends: Subject to availability — minimum 10 travellers required to guarantee the September departure 💡 Hosted small-group tours sell out fastest in the 10-12 weeks before departure. If you want one of the twin-share rooms with a lagoon view, the time to call is now — not August. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What gets sharper the more you use it?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Arts & Literature · 7 questions · ~2 min Which American author wrote 'The Great Gatsby' character Nick Carraway's observation that boats are 'borne back ceaselessly into the past'? | A) Ernest Hemingway | | B) F. Scott Fitzgerald | | C) John Steinbeck | | D) William Faulkner |
Yesterday: 🧠 85 played · 💡 84 played · ✏️ 79 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The first Australian federal parliament opened in Melbourne's Royal Exhibition Building. (1901) • Jack Brabham retired from Formula One racing after his final Australian Grand Prix. (1971) • Margaret Thatcher became Britain's first female Prime Minister. (1979) • The world's first scheduled jet passenger service began. (1952) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian musician and comedian Greg Champion (1956), Australian AFL legend Doug Hawkins (1960), and American soul music icon James Brown (1933). |
Brainteaser Answer
Your brain. |
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