Morning PostCanberra Sunday, 26 April 2026 • Issue #664 |
Sunny day ahead with a crisp start ☀️ UV 4.7 • 🌅 Sunset 5:26 PM |
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Good morning! A beautiful sunny Sunday after yesterday's Anzac commemorations. Today we look at why Canberra's young people are trading devices for fishing rods, plus improvements coming to surgical care. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Young anglers trade gaming for lakes 📍 parkrun Canberra + 5 more events ✈️ Travel & Deals: Wendy Wu Tours: 2027 Japan cherry blossom departures with up to $2,000pp off and $99 deposit 🕰️ On this day in 1986: The Chernobyl nuclear reactor in Ukraine exploded, causing the... |
Today's Canberra Fishing has taken off among Canberra's youth, with kids increasingly choosing time by the water over screens. The trend is particularly visible around Lake Tuggeranong, where young people are discovering the calm of casting a. via Canberra TimesThe capital hosted large crowds yesterday for the 111th commemoration of Gallipoli. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined New Zealand's High Commissioner at the Australian War Memorial for the service. via ABC CanberraA five-year initiative helping patients prepare for operations will reach more people at Canberra Hospital. The Enhanced Recovery program has delivered better post-surgical outcomes since its introduction. via RiotACT |
Around Australia The Black Ferns secured a commanding 40-5 victory over the Wallaroos in yesterday's historic first Anzac Day Test between the nations. via ABC NewsIndigenous figures have criticised coordinated heckling during Welcome to Country at Anzac services in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, calling it divisive and un-Australian. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What’s On: Sport & Active ⚽ Lake Burley Griffin (and 10+ other Canberra locations)Every Saturday 8am Free timed 5km run or walk every Saturday morning at locations across Canberra, all abilities welcome. Free Gentle outdoor introduction to Tai Chi on the ANU campus, perfect for beginners seeking mindful movement. Watch the Brumbies take on the Western Force in Super Rugby Pacific action at home. Catch the Brumbies facing Moana Pasifika in this exciting Super Rugby Pacific home fixture. Discover Canberra's natural beauty and heritage on this guided bushwalk along the historic Settlers Track. Experience ancient Aboriginal rock art on a guided walk through Namadgi National Park's significant cultural site. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Travel & Deals Every Sunday we share a holiday or travel deal worth knowing about. Fully escorted small-group tours from Australia covering Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima during peak sakura season. Includes return international flights, all accommodation, daily meals on classic tours, transport and expert local guides. Tours from 9 to 22 days, priced from $9,380pp twin share for the 9-day 'A Week in Japan' itinerary. Offer ends: Early bird offer — limited time 💡 Cherry blossom timing shifts year to year — late-March and early-April 2027 departures cover the peak window. Book early for the most popular dates. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What runs all day but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a bed but never sleeps?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Mediterranean fruit or its tree | | 6 Across Fabric made from flax | | 7 Across Chemically inactive |
Yesterday: 🧠 61 played · 💡 50 played · ✏️ 47 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The Chernobyl nuclear reactor in Ukraine exploded, causing the world's worst nuclear disaster. (1986) • The Geneva Conference on Indochina began, leading to the temporary division of Vietnam. (1954) • John Farnham's album Whispering Jack became the highest-selling Australian album of all time. (1988) • Robert Steinhäuser killed 16 people in a school shooting in Erfurt, Germany. (2002) 🎂 Born on this day: AFL footballer, Western Bulldogs Marcus Bontempelli (1995), Chinese martial artist and actor Jet Li (1963), and American comedian and actor Kevin James (1965). |
Brainteaser Answer
A river. |
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