Morning PostPerth Thursday, 7 May 2026 • Issue #675 |
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Good morning! Today's state budget will tackle housing and living costs as more West Aussies feel the pinch. Plus, a shocking case from a Perth emergency department has led to a nurse's dismissal. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 State budget to ease pressure on households 📍 Barrack Square Markets + 1 more events 💰 Money Matters: Consolidating Your Super Accounts Could Save You Thousands 🕰️ On this day in 1945: Germany surrendered unconditionally, ending World War II in Europe. |
Today's Perth West Australians can expect help with housing, healthcare and everyday expenses in today's budget announcement. Treasury is responding to growing financial stress across the state. via ABC PerthA Perth emergency department worker has been sacked after colleagues noticed cannabis odour and reported her. Chrissy Louise Green tested positive for methamphetamine and cannabis while on shift. via WAtodayTwo Wind In The Willows facilities may merge after the Town of Bassendean scrapped controversial sale plans. Parents and staff now await clarity on the centres' next chapter. via The West Australian🔒 paywall |
Around Australia Pat Cummins earned man of the match honours leading Hyderabad to victory. He also applauded young Australian Cooper Connolly's century performance. via ABC News |
Around the World |
What’s On: Markets & Dining 🛒 This week: Mother's Day — Second Sunday of May in Australia. Celebrate mums. Barrack St Jetty, Elizabeth QuayEvery Sunday 8am-2pm Perth's Sunday brunch tradition with riverside food stalls, local crafts and live music by the Bell Tower. Fremantle Markets, South TerraceEvery Friday, Saturday, Sunday Historic market hall buzzing with fresh produce, handmade treasures and street food since 1897. Free Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Money Matters Every Thursday we share a practical money tip. Consolidating Your Super Accounts Could Save You ThousandsMany Australians over 50 have accumulated multiple super accounts from different employers, each charging separate fees and insurance premiums. Consolidating into one account can reduce costs significantly and make your retirement savings easier to manage. Log into myGov to see all your super accounts and consider rolling them into your preferred fund. Source: Australian Taxation Office (ATO) 📊 Today's Poll Have you consolidated your super into one fund? Yes, all in oneStill got a few📊 Yesterday's Poll Have you had a health check-up this year? Yes led with 65% (112 votes) |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A doctor and a bus driver are both in love with the same woman. The bus driver had to go on a long trip for a week. Before he left, he gave the woman seven apples. Why?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 3 steps · ~2 min LONE → CURE Change one letter at a time · Par: 3 steps Yesterday: 🧠 129 played · 💡 95 played · ✏️ 77 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Germany surrendered unconditionally, ending World War II in Europe. (1945) • The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York arrived in Melbourne to open Australia's first federal parliament. (1901) • Australia announced it would close its embassy in Somalia. (1994) • The RMS Lusitania was sunk by a German U-boat. (1915) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian Booker Prize-winning author Peter Carey (1943), American actress Traci Lords (1968), and American football legend Johnny Unitas (1933). |
Brainteaser Answer
An apple a day keeps the doctor away! He wanted to keep his rival at bay while he was gone. |
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One Last Smile  The Blue Boat House at Crawley: more photographed than visited, absolutely fine with that. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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