Morning PostCanberra Thursday, 16 April 2026 • Issue #654 |
Morning fog clearing to sunny skies ☀️ UV 6.1 • 🌅 Sunset 5:38 PM |
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Good morning! The Duke of Sussex wrapped up his solo Canberra visit yesterday, while a major residential proposal for North Curtin is now open for your feedback. Plus, we're curious: do you compare insurance quotes annually? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Duke of Sussex addresses veterans without Meghan by his side 📍 Bell Shakespeare: Julius Caesar + 4 more events 💰 Money Matters: Review Your Home and Car Insurance Every Year 🕰️ On this day in 1943: Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann accidentally discovered the psychedelic... |
Today's Canberra Prince Harry visited the War Memorial yesterday and spoke at an Invictus Australia gathering. The royal travelled to the capital alone, with the Duchess remaining overseas during the brief stopover. via ABC CanberraMore than a thousand homes are proposed for the former paddocks near embassies. The National Capital Authority wants public input on how apartments and new diplomatic sites will reshape the area. via Canberra TimesBuildings reaching eight levels could rise on land once used for horses. The authority's draft vision also includes a substantial new park for the North Curtin neighbourhood. via RiotACT |
Around Australia Liberal leader Angus Taylor outlined plans to tighten immigration rules and assess applicants on their alignment with Australian principles. via The Guardian AustraliaThe war is exposing weaknesses across energy security, supply chains and military capacity, raising questions about how prepared the nation is for prolonged global instability. via SBS News |
Around the World |
What's On ArtsCanberra Theatre Centre, until 18 Apr See Leon Ford and Peter Carroll reimagine Shakespeare in a stark 1990s Eastern European setting. FreeAcross ACT and region, until 10 May Over 150 events celebrating Mid-Century heritage with walks, exhibitions and open days, mostly free. FreeNational Gallery of Australia, until 23 Aug Stunning large-scale First Nations paintings from the APY Lands and beyond, no entry fee. MusicCanberra Theatre Centre, 8-9 May Tim Freedman's beloved anthems get the full orchestral treatment across two special nights. MusicCanberra Theatre Centre, 14 May Nina Simone's daughter honours her mother's unforgettable voice and revolutionary legacy. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Money Matters Every Thursday we share a practical money tip. Review Your Home and Car Insurance Every YearLoyalty doesn't pay when it comes to insurance — premiums often creep up while your coverage needs may have changed. Take an hour each year to compare quotes and check if you're over-insured on items like contents or vehicles that have depreciated. You might save hundreds of dollars, and ensure your excess levels still suit your budget. Source: ASIC MoneySmart 📊 Today's Poll Do you shop around for insurance each year? Every yearSet and forget📊 Yesterday's Poll Could you stand on one leg for 30 seconds? Easy led with 63% (76 votes) |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What English word keeps the same pronunciation even after you remove four of its five letters?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 2 steps · ~2 min FEAR → DEAD Change one letter at a time · Par: 2 steps Yesterday: 🧠 62 played · 💡 48 played · ✏️ 38 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann accidentally discovered the psychedelic effects of LSD. (1943) • Apollo 16 launched from Kennedy Space Center, carrying astronauts to the moon's Descartes Highlands. (1972) • Australian forces landed at Tarakan Island in Borneo, beginning the first stage of the Borneo Campaign. (1945) • The bodies of Australian and Dutch MH17 victims arrived in the Netherlands after the plane was shot down over Ukraine. (2014) 🎂 Born on this day: British silent film legend Charlie Chaplin (1889), Australian Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett (1953), and British actress Gina McKee (1964). |
Brainteaser Answer
Queue — remove the 'u, e, u, e' and the 'Q' still sounds the same. |
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One Last Smile  Braddon's cafe strip: where the flat white costs more than the parking fine. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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