Morning PostCanberra Sunday, 12 April 2026 • Issue #650 |
Cloudy conditions with a top of 14° ☀️ UV 5.7 • 🌅 Sunset 5:43 PM |
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Good morning! The National Gallery finally opens its doors to a stunning First Nations exhibition after years of anticipation, while ACT households are being warned they're haemorrhaging serious cash on wasted energy. Plus, a gold conversion scheme lands one local in hot water. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Monumental First Nations artworks finally on display after years in waiting 🎭 Hallyu! The Korean Wave + 4 more events ✈️ Travel & Deals: Virgin Australia Holidays: Double Status Credits on flight + hotel packages to favourite destinations 🕰️ On this day in 1961: Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space aboard... |
Today's Canberra Nearly 50 artists from South Australia's APY Lands have their work showcased in a massive new exhibition at the National Gallery. The long-delayed show features 30 large-scale pieces. via ABC CanberraSimple household habits are draining millions from local wallets and pumping out more than 200,000 tonnes of carbon. Fresh analysis reveals the capital's energy wastage is among the nation's worst. via RiotACTA Canberra man faces charges after allegedly stealing from businesses and converting the proceeds into gold to cover his tracks. Authorities arrested him late last week. via Canberra Times |
Around Australia Lachlan Kennedy stormed home in the 100m final at Sydney's athletics championships, matching his personal best of 9.96 seconds to take his first national title. via ABC NewsNew research reveals some people are forced to decide between buying groceries and paying for medications not covered by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. via SBS News |
Around the World |
What's On ExhibitionNational Museum of Australia, until 10 May Dive into K-pop, K-drama and K-beauty with 250+ objects including actual Squid Game costumes. FreeNational Library of Australia, until 3 May Mark 80 years since WWII ended through powerful stories from the Library's unique collections. ClassCanberra Master the art of making your own sourdough from scratch with expert guidance. ClassCanberra Unleash your creativity and take home a hand-painted piece of pottery you made yourself. ClassCanberra Learn about holistic approaches to managing menopause symptoms using natural therapies and remedies. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Travel & Deals Every Sunday we share a holiday or travel deal worth knowing about. Velocity members booking bundled flight and hotel packages through Virgin Australia Holidays by Hopper earn Double Status Credits on eligible bookings, plus benefit from great overall value by booking together. This offer covers selected Australian and international destinations with flexible booking options. Perfect for frequent flyers looking to boost their status while planning their next getaway. Offer ends: 23 March 2026 💡 Even if you're not close to your next status tier, Double Status Credits roll over and help you maintain or achieve status for future years - particularly valuable for retirees who travel regularly. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What has one eye but can't see?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Arts & Literature · 7 questions · ~2 min Which classic novel by Mary Shelley is often considered the first work of science fiction? | A) Dracula | | B) Frankenstein | | C) The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde | | D) The Time Machine |
Yesterday: 🧠 55 played · 💡 40 played · ✏️ 45 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space aboard Vostok 1. (1961) • The Space Shuttle Columbia launched on STS-1, the first flight of NASA's Space Shuttle program. (1981) • Bill Haley and His Comets recorded Rock Around the Clock in New York City. (1954) • Former South Australian Premier Don Dunstan died at age 81, remembered for progressive social reforms. (2007) 🎂 Born on this day: American singer Tiny Tim (1932), American talk show host David Letterman (1947), and Australian AFL footballer Brendon Goddard (1985). |
Brainteaser Answer
A needle. |
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