Morning PostPerth Sunday, 5 April 2026 • Issue #643 |
Partly cloudy, pleasant Easter Sunday ☀️ UV 7.5 • 🌅 Sunset 6:08 PM |
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Happy Easter Sunday, Perth. While many gather with family today, rescue teams are searching for a missing Albany woman, and our state continues recovering from Cyclone Narelle's devastating path. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Police launch full-scale search for missing woman at The Gap 🎭 Perth Italian Festival + 1 more events ✈️ Travel & Deals: Celebrity Edge: 10-night Great Barrier Reef cruise from Sydney — 75% off 2nd guest 🕰️ On this day in 1976: Reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes died aboard a plane travelling... |
Today's Perth Police launch full-scale search for missing woman at The GapA large-scale search is underway for 51-year-old Naomi Marie Duckett, last seen at Gap Natural Bridge in Torndirrup National Park near Albany just before midday Thursday. The popular tourism spot is now the focus of an intensive police operation as crews work to locate her. via ABC PerthCyclone Narelle's harrowing toll on WA wildlifeThe devastating impact of Cyclone Narelle along Western Australia's coastline has left a graveyard of turtles, dolphins and seabirds. Exmouth locals describe the scene as 'hard to put into words' as the full environmental cost of the severe tropical cyclone becomes clear. via The Guardian WAThree Easter road deaths spark urgent warningWA's top road cop has issued a desperate warning after three people died in crashes over the Easter weekend. Two of the deadly collisions occurred in the Perth hills region just five minutes apart, marking a horror start to what's traditionally one of the busiest travel periods. via WAtoday |
Around Australia Tashi the reading buddy: Miniature poodle helping kids find their voiceMeet Tashi, one of 389 dogs across Australia helping primary school students gain confidence to read aloud through the Story Dogs literacy program. The gentle approach is proving a hit with children who struggle in traditional classroom settings. via The Guardian AustraliaInjury delays Zac Lomax's rugby debut with Western ForceThe star recruit's professional rugby debut has been pushed back, but the Force may have no choice but to throw him in the deep end when they face Fijian Drua next. via ABC News |
Around the World US searches for missing airman as stakes rise — The weapons system officer of a downed F15 Eagle plane remains missing, with concerns mounting if Iran captures the serviceman. via BBC World |
What's On FestivalLangley Park, 11 April Celebrate Italian culture with live music, food stalls, cooking demos and family fun — all free. FreePICA & WA Museum, 18 April–14 June WA's biggest Aboriginal art market kicks off, plus major exhibition running through mid-June. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Travel & Deals Every Sunday we share a holiday or travel deal worth knowing about. Sail roundtrip from Sydney on Celebrity Edge visiting Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Port Douglas, and Willis Island. Ten nights exploring the Queensland coast and Great Barrier Reef on one of the newest premium ships at sea. Currently offering 75% off the second guest plus up to $700 in bonus savings — ideal for couples. 💡 Multiple 2026 departure dates available — November sailings tend to offer the best weather for reef snorkelling. Book a balcony cabin for sunrise views over the Coral Sea. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 I'm tall when I'm young and short when I'm old. What am I?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Granny Smith or Pink Lady | | 6 Across Simple and unadorned | | 7 Across Decorator's liquid |
Yesterday: 🧠 41 played · 💡 37 played · ✏️ 35 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes died aboard a plane travelling from Acapulco to Houston at age 70. (1976) • A Qantas Boeing 747 flew from London to Sydney in a record time of 17 hours and 3 minutes during its Bicentennial flight. (1988) • Charlton Heston, American actor and political activist, died at age 84 in Beverly Hills. (2008) • Demonstrations began outside Parliament House in Canberra following the Mabo High Court case, which would soon overturn terra nullius. (1992) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian cricket wicket-keeper Ian Healy (1964), Australian NFL player Colin Scotts (1963), and Swedish ABBA singer Agnetha Fältskog (1950). |
Brainteaser Answer
A candle. |
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One Last Smile  Bought reading glasses at the chemist, had to put them on to find them. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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