Morning PostPerth Monday, 6 April 2026 Β β’Β Issue #644 |
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Hope you had a lovely Easter Monday. As fuel prices continue to bite, Perth commuters are making some interesting choices β and the state government is stepping in with new transparency measures. Here's what's happening today. β Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance π° E-bikes surge as fuel prices keep climbing π¨ Titanic: The Human Story + 3 more events π‘οΈ Scam Watch: The Fake Bank Security Call π°οΈ On this day in 1896: The first modern Olympic Games opened in Athens, Greece, after a... |
Today's Perth E-bikes surge as fuel prices keep climbingPerth retailers are reporting a spike in e-bike sales as commuters look for alternatives to filling up the tank. With petrol prices showing no signs of easing, more Australians are discovering that electric bikes offer a practical β and cheaper β way to get around town. via ABC PerthCould WA see another rail revolution?The last major oil crisis in 1979 sparked a rail boom in Western Australia. Now, as another fuel crunch hits, commentators are asking whether we're due for a fresh wave of investment in public transport that can help wean the state off oil dependency. via WAtoday |
Around Australia Jason Day back at Masters after career of near missesThe Australian golfer returns to Augusta in hot form after five top-10 finishes at the Masters, including last year. Day is hoping this could finally be his breakthrough year at one of golf's most prestigious tournaments. via ABC NewsUsed EV prices climb as fuel crisis bitesAustralia's secondhand electric vehicle market is running hot, with stock running low and prices rising as the oil crunch pushes more drivers to consider ditching combustion engines for good. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World Trump threatens Iran over Hormuz blockage β The US president has issued an expletive-laden ultimatum to Iran, threatening to destroy power plants and bridges if the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway isn't reopened. via BBC World |
What's On Arts & Exhibitions Every Monday we spotlight arts and exhibitions worth seeing around Perth. ExhibitionNorthbridge Centre, until 30 Jun Walk the Grand Staircase and see 300+ artefacts from the ocean floor. FreeArt Gallery of WA, until 31 Dec A powerful showcase of Aboriginal art from Western Australia's State Collection. FreeVarious Perth sites, until 30 Apr Over 100 events celebrating Perth's built, cultural and natural heritage β mostly free. FreePICA & WA Museum, 18 Apr-14 Jun WA's biggest Aboriginal art market plus major exhibition at the Cultural Centre. Got an event to share? Let us know β |
Scam Watch Every Monday we help you spot the latest scams targeting Australians. The Fake Bank Security CallScammers are calling Australians pretending to be from their bank's fraud department, claiming suspicious activity on their account. They sound professional and may even know some of your personal details, then ask you to 'verify' your identity by providing your PIN, passwords, or banking app codes to 'secure' your account. How to protect yourself: β Your bank will never ask for your PIN, passwords, or SMS codes over the phone β Hang up and call your bank directly using the number on your card or statement β Don't be pressured by claims your account will be frozen - legitimate banks don't operate this way β Be suspicious if the caller asks you to move money to a 'safe account' - this is always a scam |
Daily Brainteaser 𧩠What can you break without touching it?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games π§ Today's Featured Game Trivia Music & Entertainment Β· 7 questions Β· ~2 min Which 1960s TV comedy featured a bumbling secret agent named Maxwell Smart who worked for CONTROL? | A) The Man from U.N.C.L.E. | | B) Get Smart | | C) Mission: Impossible | | D) I Spy |
Yesterday: π§ 44 played Β Β·Β π‘ 33 played Β Β·Β βοΈ 43 played |
On This Day Anniversary of β’ The first modern Olympic Games opened in Athens, Greece, after a 1,500-year hiatus. (1896) β’ Hostilities in the Gandhi-led Salt Satyagraha campaign intensified as thousands marched to the sea to make salt in defiance of British law. (1930) β’ The $7 billion Roxby Downs copper and uranium project in South Australia was approved by the State Government. (1984) β’ Macquarie Bank launched a $1.5 billion takeover bid for Qantas, beginning months of corporate manoeuvring. (2005) π Born on this day: Australian Prime Minister 1991-96 Paul Keating (1944), Australian rock singer Russell Morris (1948), and American actress Candace Cameron Bure (1976). |
Brainteaser Answer
A promise. |
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One Last Smile  The garden hose has been coiled the same wrong way for three years now. Send this to a friend whoβd laugh |
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