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🌤️ Virus ship lands

Cruise passengers in quarantine, racetrack debate heats up, and native habitat under fire ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏

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Perth

Saturday, 16 May 2026  •  Issue #684

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Good morning! Cruise passengers touched down for quarantine yesterday, the Burswood racetrack debate has locals stirring, and native habitat destruction is drawing fresh scrutiny. Plus: tuna mornay or spag bol tonight?

— Nathan, Editor

At a Glance

📰 Cruise passengers arrive for mandatory isolation

📍 parkrun Perth + 5 more events

🍳 Recipe of the Week: Creamy Tuna Mornay Pasta Bake

🕰️ On this day in 1975: Junko Tabei became the first woman to reach the summit of Mount...

Today's Perth

Cruise passengers arrive for mandatory isolation

Six people from a disease-affected cruise ship touched down at a Perth air force base yesterday. All have tested negative and are accompanied by medical staff during their quarantine period.

via ABC Perth

Mining giant faces new probe over jarrah forest clearing

American miner Alcoa is under renewed investigation after destroying jarrah forest home to black cockatoos, quokkas and numbats. The strip-mining also threatens Perth's water catchment areas.

via The Guardian WA

Local outcry as Burswood circuit gets green light

Planning officials have waved through part of the Perth Park development, including sections of the controversial Burswood racetrack. Nearby residents say they're frustrated but not shocked by the decision.

via WAtoday🔒 paywall

Around Australia

Labor veteran takes aim at American influence

Wayne Swan has criticised what he calls the 'Mar-a-Lago view' as Labor watches One Nation's polling climb. Both major parties are tracking the crossbench closely.

via ABC News

Delta's Eurovision dream heats up

Delta Goodrem's semi-final performance has bookies placing Australia second to win. But what would an Aussie victory actually mean for the contest's future?

via The Guardian Australia

Around the World

Trump warns Taiwan after Xi meeting — The US president told Taiwan to avoid independence declarations following his summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

via BBC World

Ebola claims 65 lives in Congo — A fresh Ebola outbreak has killed dozens in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, with Uganda also reporting.

via The Guardian World

What’s On: Weekends Out 🌲

Claisebrook Cove, East Perth

parkrun Perth

Every Saturday 8am

Free timed 5km walk or jog every Saturday morning—all ages and paces welcome, just register online.

Free

Treading Softly: Mindfully Meeting Nature in Kings Park

24 May 2026

Slow down and connect with nature on this mindful walking experience through Kings Park's bushland trails.

Victoria Quay, Fremantle

WA Maritime Museum

1 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec

Discover WA's maritime history from Aboriginal seafaring to the America's Cup—free entry at Fremantle's waterfront.

Free
Perth Zoo, South Perth

Close Encounters at Perth Zoo

1 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec

Get up close with native animals in intimate keeper-led experiences—daily sessions, bookings essential.

Friends of Kings Park Plant Sales

31 May 2026

Stock your garden with native plants from knowledgeable volunteers at this popular monthly sale.

Lightscape 2026

5 June - 26 July 2026

Wander through Kings Park transformed by illuminated artworks on this enchanting after-dark trail experience.

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Recipe of the Week

Every Saturday we share a recipe worth trying.

Creamy Tuna Mornay Pasta Bake

Serves 4-6 · 40 minutes

This economical weeknight favourite brings back memories of family dinners. It's perfect for using up pantry staples and can easily be doubled to feed a crowd or provide leftovers.

375g pasta shells or macaroni, 2 x 425g cans tuna in springwater, drained, 60g butter, ⅓ cup plain flour, 3 cups milk, 1½ cups grated tasty cheese, 1 cup frozen peas, ½ cup breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Cook pasta according to packet directions until just tender. Drain and return to pot.

2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until sauce thickens—about 5 minutes.

3. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of cheese until melted. Season well with salt and pepper.

4. Add tuna, peas, and parsley to pasta, then pour over cheese sauce and mix gently. Transfer to a greased baking dish.

5. Combine remaining cheese with breadcrumbs and sprinkle over the top. Bake at 180°C for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbling.

6. Serve with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables on the side.

📊 Today's Poll

Tuna mornay or spag bol for a quick weeknight dinner?

Tuna mornaySpag bol

Daily Brainteaser

🧩

How many months of the year have 28 days?

Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition.

Daily Games

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On This Day

Anniversary of

• Junko Tabei became the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest. (1975)

• Australia celebrated the Bicentennial with the arrival of the First Fleet re-enactment. (1988)

• The Chinese Cultural Revolution was launched. (1966)

• The first Academy Awards ceremony was held in Hollywood. (1929)

🎂 Born on this day: American pop star Janet Jackson (1966), Irish actor James Bond Pierce Brosnan (1953), and Australian model The Pleasure Machine Gabrielle Richens (1974).

Brainteaser Answer
All twelve — every month has at least 28.

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