Morning PostCanberra Monday, 6 April 2026 Β β’Β Issue #644 |
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Hope you had a lovely Easter Monday. As the long weekend wraps up with a few showers, we've got a fascinating art exhibition connecting two generations, a marathon runner with an inspiring mission, and your weekly scam watch to keep you safe. β Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance π° Two artists, half a century apart, share 'quiet details' π¨ After the Rain β 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial + 4 more events π‘οΈ Scam Watch: The Fake Bank Security Call π°οΈ On this day in 1896: The first modern Olympic Games opened in Athens, Greece, after a... |
Today's Canberra Two artists, half a century apart, share 'quiet details'The National Portrait Gallery's new exhibition brings together work by John Brack and Noel McKenna β two Australian artists working nearly 50 years apart. The exhibition asks visitors to discover the unexpected sparks and connections between their distinctive styles and shared observations of everyday life. via ABC CanberraUncle running marathon to honour nephewHarjodh Singh isn't a runner, but he's training hard for the Canberra Marathon anyway. He's doing it for an important cause: raising funds for his nephew's robotic walker. 'I don't want him to be forgotten,' he says. via Canberra TimesWoden build-to-rent project brings 326 unitsCanberra developer Hindmarsh has lodged plans for a 326-unit build-to-rent project in Woden, with three-quarters designated as affordable or social housing. The $114.4 million development aims to address the capital's rental squeeze. via RiotACT |
Around Australia Tim Tszyu dominates to claim middleweight titleTim Tszyu won the WBO international middleweight title with a lopsided unanimous points decision over Albanian Denis Nurja in Wollongong. The victory marks a strong return to form for the Australian boxer. via ABC NewsUsed EV prices rise as fuel crisis hitsStock of secondhand electric vehicles is running low as Australia's oil crunch drives enthusiasm for EVs. Dealers report increased interest from buyers who say it 'doesn't make sense to hold onto a combustion engine' anymore. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World US airman rescued from Iran β A seriously wounded US airman has been recovered from Iran following separate search efforts by both countries, President Trump confirms. via BBC World Burkina Faso ruler tells citizens to forget democracy β Military leader Ibrahim TraorΓ©, who took power in a 2022 coup, told state TV that 'we must tell the truth, democracy isn't for us'. via The Guardian World |
What's On Arts & Exhibitions Every Monday we spotlight arts and exhibitions worth seeing around Canberra. FreeNational Gallery of Australia, until 26 Apr Ten immersive installations by First Nations artists exploring rebirth and cycles of cleansing. FreeNational Gallery of Australia, 11 Aprβ23 Aug Large-scale paintings by senior First Nations artists from the APY Lands and beyond. FreeAcross ACT, 11 Aprβ10 May Over 150 events including walks, exhibitions and heritage open days celebrating mid-century architecture. FreeNational Gallery of Australia, until 31 Jan 2027 Explores the fascinating relationship between the human body and contemplative architectural spaces. ClassParkes Place Home to Australia's most compelling portraits, including the new Brack and McKenna exhibition. Got an event to share? Let us know β |
Scam Watch Every Monday we help you spot the latest scams targeting Australians. The Fake Bank Security CallScammers are calling Australians pretending to be from their bank's fraud department, claiming suspicious activity on their account. They sound professional and may even know some of your personal details, then ask you to 'verify' your identity by providing your PIN, passwords, or banking app codes to 'secure' your account. How to protect yourself: β Your bank will never ask for your PIN, passwords, or SMS codes over the phone β Hang up and call your bank directly using the number on your card or statement β Don't be pressured by claims your account will be frozen - legitimate banks don't operate this way β Be suspicious if the caller asks you to move money to a 'safe account' - this is always a scam |
Daily Brainteaser 𧩠What can you break without touching it?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games π§ Today's Featured Game Trivia Music & Entertainment Β· 7 questions Β· ~2 min Which 1960s TV comedy featured a bumbling secret agent named Maxwell Smart who worked for CONTROL? | A) The Man from U.N.C.L.E. | | B) Get Smart | | C) Mission: Impossible | | D) I Spy |
Yesterday: π§ 44 played Β Β·Β π‘ 33 played Β Β·Β βοΈ 43 played |
On This Day Anniversary of β’ The first modern Olympic Games opened in Athens, Greece, after a 1,500-year hiatus. (1896) β’ Hostilities in the Gandhi-led Salt Satyagraha campaign intensified as thousands marched to the sea to make salt in defiance of British law. (1930) β’ The $7 billion Roxby Downs copper and uranium project in South Australia was approved by the State Government. (1984) β’ Macquarie Bank launched a $1.5 billion takeover bid for Qantas, beginning months of corporate manoeuvring. (2005) π Born on this day: Australian Prime Minister 1991-96 Paul Keating (1944), Australian rock singer Russell Morris (1948), and American actress Candace Cameron Bure (1976). |
Brainteaser Answer
A promise. |
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One Last Smile  Sunday afternoon: debating whether weeding counts as proper exercise or just gardening. Send this to a friend whoβd laugh |
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