Morning PostPerth Thursday, 14 May 2026 • Issue #682 |
Showers today, easing tomorrow ☀️ UV 4 • 🌅 Sunset 5:28 PM |
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Good morning! A former bikie boss learns his fate for a shocking assassination plot, while WA's local councils are under the microscope. Plus, we're asking: do you know your full pension entitlement? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Three decades behind bars for ordering drag-strip assassination 📍 Barrack Square Markets + 1 more events 💰 Money Matters: Your Age Pension Entitlement Might Change With Your Assets 🕰️ On this day in 1948: Israel declared independence as a nation. |
Today's Perth A former motorcycle gang leader will spend 34 years in prison after arranging for a sharpshooter to kill his enemy at a motorplex event. The victim died during the 2020 attack. via ABC PerthInspectors and monitors will be deployed to struggling municipalities after a wave of council failures. The government hopes new oversight will restore stability to dysfunctional administrations. via WAtoday🔒 paywallConstruction has started on an $8 million facility upgrade at Ferndale Park, but other clubs say they've been kept in the dark about the controversial project's impact on their operations. via The West Australian🔒 paywall |
Around Australia Economists are split on how hard Tuesday's tax changes will hit home prices, with some predicting modest drops as intergenerational fairness measures take effect. via ABC NewsThe Prime Minister denies the housing tax overhaul was designed to chase younger voters, as the alternative treasurer prepares his formal response to the budget. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What’s On: Markets & Dining 🛒 Barrack St Jetty, Elizabeth QuayEvery Sunday 8am-2pm Perth's biggest outdoor brunch club with Swan River views, fresh produce, crafts and live music every Sunday morning. Fremantle Markets, South TerraceEvery Friday, Saturday, Sunday Iconic heritage market hall brimming with local produce, artisan crafts, street food and buskers since 1897. Free Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Money Matters Every Thursday we share a practical money tip. Your Age Pension Entitlement Might Change With Your AssetsThe Age Pension uses both an income test and assets test to determine your eligibility and payment amount, and the thresholds change regularly. Even small changes to your assets or living arrangements can affect what you receive. It's worth using the Services Australia online estimator or booking an appointment to review your entitlements every year or two. Source: Services Australia 📊 Today's Poll Do you know your full pension entitlement? Yes, checked recentlyNot sure📊 Yesterday's Poll Do you sleep better after spending time in the sun? Definitely led with 70% (67 votes) |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 Take 1000. Add 40. Add another 1000. Add 30. Add another 1000. Add 20. Add another 1000. Add 10. What's the total?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Stage play or TV series | | 6 Across Countryside or farming area | | 7 Across Stadium or sports venue |
Yesterday: 🧠 104 played · 💡 89 played · ✏️ 75 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Israel declared independence as a nation. (1948) • Australia's first space satellite, WRESAT, ceased transmission after seven years. (1973) • The Returned Services League headquarters in Melbourne was bombed. (1987) • Edward Jenner administered the first smallpox vaccination. (1796) 🎂 Born on this day: American filmmaker Star Wars George Lucas (1944), Australian actress Oscar winner Cate Blanchett (1969), and American tech entrepreneur Facebook Mark Zuckerberg (1984). |
Brainteaser Answer
4100. Most people rush and miscalculate to 5000. |
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One Last Smile  The Cappuccino Strip in Freo: where parking takes longer than the coffee break. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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