Morning PostCanberra Monday, 13 April 2026 • Issue #651 |
Mostly sunny with a crisp start ☀️ UV 6.4 • 🌅 Sunset 5:42 PM |
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Good morning! A Queanbeyan family's disability respite centre sits empty despite being ready to open, and if you're worried about your retirement savings, help is on the way from July. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Disability respite facility ready but can't find operator 🎨 Australian War Memorial — New Galleries + 5 more events 🛡️ Scam Watch: Romance Scams on Dating Sites 🕰️ On this day in 1945: Allied forces liberated the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in... |
Today's Canberra A Queanbeyan family has built age-appropriate respite accommodation, but the doors remain locked. Without guaranteed ongoing government funding, no service provider will commit to running it. via ABC CanberraEvery six weeks at Belconnen Men's Shed, a group meets to discuss mental health challenges. The program creates a space where men feel comfortable sharing struggles. via RiotACTTwo additional government agencies have started offering voluntary redundancies to staff. The departures add to growing numbers across the ACT public service. via Canberra Times |
Around Australia From 1 July, annual before-tax contribution caps will increase, giving workers more opportunity to boost retirement savings before they finish working. via RiotACTConcerns that Middle East tensions could push up food costs have Australians buying more tinned goods and long-life staples. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What's On Arts & Exhibitions Every Monday we spotlight arts and exhibitions worth seeing around Canberra. FreeAustralian War Memorial, Campbell, until 31 Dec Explore 7,000 square metres of new exhibitions covering Afghanistan, peacekeeping and Middle East conflicts. FreeNational Gallery of Australia, until 26 Apr Ten immersive installations by First Nations artists explore themes of rebirth and renewal. FreeNational Gallery of Australia, until 23 Aug Stunning large-scale paintings by senior artists from the APY Lands and beyond. FamilyQuestacon, King Edward Terrace, Parkes, until 31 Dec Over 200 hands-on exhibits plus massive LEGO models including rockets and space builds. ArtsKing Edward Terrace, Parkes Home to Australia's premier art collection with rotating exhibitions and permanent galleries. ExhibitionMcCoy Circuit, Acton Discover Australia's screen and audio heritage through interactive exhibitions and screenings. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Scam Watch Every Monday we help you spot the latest scams targeting Australians. Romance Scams on Dating SitesCriminals create fake profiles on dating websites and social media to build romantic relationships with victims over weeks or months. Once trust is established, they fabricate emergencies or opportunities, asking for money transfers, gift cards, or personal financial information to help with their 'crisis' or to meet in person. How to protect yourself: ✓ Never send money, gift cards, or personal financial details to someone you've only met online ✓ Be wary of people who quickly profess love or avoid phone/video calls ✓ Do a reverse image search on their photos - scammers often steal pictures from other people's profiles ✓ Meet in person in a public place before developing deeper feelings or trust |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What is seen in the middle of March and April that can't be seen at the beginning or end of either month?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 3 steps · ~2 min WERE → WAND Change one letter at a time · Par: 3 steps Yesterday: 🧠 77 played · 💡 47 played · ✏️ 49 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Allied forces liberated the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany. (1945) • An oxygen tank exploded on Apollo 13, forcing NASA to abort the moon landing mission. (1970) • Cyclone Trixie crossed the Northern Territory coast near Darwin, causing significant damage but no deaths. (1977) • The United States dropped the largest non-nuclear bomb, the MOAB, on an ISIS tunnel complex in Afghanistan. (2017) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian cricket captain Greg Chappell (1948), American actor Ron Perlman (1950), and Russian chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov (1963). |
Brainteaser Answer
The letter R. |
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One Last Smile  Peak autumn is needing a jumper at breakfast and a T-shirt by lunch. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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