Morning PostCanberra Friday, 17 April 2026 • Issue #655 |
Mostly sunny, frost tomorrow morning ☀️ UV 5.8 • 🌅 Sunset 5:37 PM |
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Good morning! Justice arrives 27 years late in a Canberra cold case, while the city's heart prepares for a major transformation. Plus, we're curious: what's your go-to spot when visitors come to town? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Justice 27 years later: jury convicts pair in cold case killing 📍 Bell Shakespeare: Julius Caesar + 4 more events 📺 What We're Watching 🕰️ On this day in 1983: Bob Hawke led the Australian Labor Party to a landslide victory in... |
Today's Canberra A jury has convicted two men over the 1999 killing of a woman during a home invasion. Irma Palasics died after she and her husband were attacked, bound and gagged during a robbery. via ABC CanberraA major surface car park in the CBD is up for sale with development potential for more than 700 dwellings. The City Renewal Authority has released the site near City Hill for redevelopment. via RiotACTThreats have been made after illegal fireworks were set off during Greek Easter celebrations at Telopea Park. Police say they couldn't respond immediately to the incident. via Canberra Times |
Around Australia A helmet company backed by the AFL has withdrawn claims about protecting against concussion. via ABC NewsWith only two oil refineries left in Australia and one catching fire overnight, questions mount about the nation's fuel independence and reliance on imports. via SBS News |
Around the World |
What's On ArtsCanberra Theatre Centre, until 18 Apr Modern staging set in 1990s Eastern Europe with acclaimed Australian actors FreeAcross ACT and region, until 10 May Over 150 events celebrating Mid-Century theme, from guided walks to open days FreeNational Gallery of Australia, until 23 Aug Stunning large-scale paintings by senior First Nations artists from Central Australia MusicCanberra Theatre Centre, 8-9 May Tim Freedman and band join the CSO for two special nights ArtsCanberra Theatre Centre, 23-27 May Australia's premier First Nations contemporary dance company debuts three powerful works Got an event to share? Let us know → |
What We're Watching Every Friday we recommend something worth watching this weekend. The NewsreaderDrama Series · ABC iview Set in a 1980s Melbourne TV newsroom, this addictive series captures the era's big hair, shoulder pads, and breaking news culture. Anna Torv and Sam Reid deliver career-best performances in this love letter to Australian journalism. Lessons in ChemistryLimited Series · Apple TV+ Brie Larson shines as a 1960s chemist who becomes an unlikely cooking show host, challenging societal expectations along the way. A warmhearted story about science, feminism, and finding your voice. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A woman has seven daughters, and each daughter has a brother. How many children does she have?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Lettuce and tomato dish | | 6 Across Conscious or informed | | 7 Across Tag or sticker |
Yesterday: 🧠 53 played · 💡 44 played · ✏️ 41 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Bob Hawke led the Australian Labor Party to a landslide victory in the federal election, beginning his term as Prime Minister. (1983) • The Ford Mustang was officially launched at the New York World's Fair. (1964) • The Canadian Constitution was patriated from Britain under Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. (1982) • The Khmer Rouge captured Phnom Penh, beginning their brutal regime in Cambodia. (1975) 🎂 Born on this day: South Australian Premier, reformer Don Dunstan (1926), British-Argentine actress Olivia Hussey (1951), and American actress Jennifer Garner (1972). |
Brainteaser Answer
Eight — seven daughters and one son (they all share the same brother). |
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One Last Smile  The afternoon walk always gets earlier when daylight saving ends. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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