Morning PostCanberra Tuesday, 14 April 2026 • Issue #652 |
Mostly sunny with a cool start ☀️ UV 6.6 • 🌅 Sunset 5:41 PM |
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Good morning! Rising fuel costs are forcing local growers to make hard calls about their future, while Canberra's hospitality scene grapples with new cost pressures. Plus, we're asking: is our coffee scene Australia's best? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Soaring fuel prices push local farmers to breaking point 📚 The Great Kimberley Wilderness VR + 4 more events 💬 Vote in this week's poll 🕰️ On this day in 1912: RMS Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic at 11:40 pm... |
Today's Canberra Producers supplying Canberra's markets say escalating diesel costs tied to Middle East conflict are forcing them to reconsider whether farming remains financially viable. Some are contemplating closing operations entirely. via ABC CanberraExtended long service leave requirements are squeezing hospitality operators who say costs will flow to diners. Industry figures argue benefits reach only a fraction of workers. via Canberra Times |
Around Australia Zak Butters will front the AFL Tribunal following an exchange officials have described as abusive and insulting toward match umpire Nick Foot. via ABC NewsThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrive for promotional events and charity visits including a children's hospital and the war memorial. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What's On Classes & Workshops Every Tuesday we round up classes and workshops to try around Canberra. ExperienceNational Museum of Australia, ongoing Immerse yourself in Australia's remote Kimberley region through cutting-edge virtual reality technology. WorkshopVarious Canberra venues Get hands-on with clay and learn wheel-throwing or hand-building techniques from local artisans. ClassMultiple locations across the city Discover your creative voice through painting, drawing, and mixed media instruction for all levels. TourNational Museum of Australia Explore Australia's stories with expert-led tours tailored to your group's interests and pace. LearningNational Museum of Australia Engage with Australian history and culture through interactive educational sessions and workshops. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Your Say Every Tuesday we put a question to the vote. 📊 Today's Poll Is Canberra's coffee scene the best in Australia? AbsolutelyMelbourne still leads📊 Yesterday's Poll Someone you met on a dating site says they love you but need money for a family emergency. What's your response? Refuse and report the profile as suspicious led with 81% (69 votes) |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 If a rooster lays an egg on the exact peak of a barn roof, which side does it roll down?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Stage play or TV series | | 6 Across One who defies authority | | 7 Across Cancel a mission |
Yesterday: 🧠 63 played · 💡 50 played · ✏️ 56 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • RMS Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic at 11:40 pm ship's time. (1912) • President Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre in Washington. (1865) • The USSR signed the Geneva Accords, agreeing to withdraw Soviet forces from Afghanistan. (1988) • A severe hailstorm struck Sydney, causing $1.7 billion in insured damages, Australia's costliest natural disaster at the time. (1999) 🎂 Born on this day: American baseball pitcher Greg Maddux (1966), American Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody (1973), and Australian cricketer David Hope (1940). |
Brainteaser Answer
Neither — roosters don't lay eggs. |
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One Last Smile  Trying to explain Manuka to outsiders: yes, it's a shopping area named after a tree. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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